College decisions are frequently made with insufficient information and forethought. This is usually due to inadequate data on available programs, a lack of awareness of the student’s true potential, or both. But an investment made in assessing a young person’s interests and aptitudes at this stage can yield results long after graduation.

Our educational planners provide detailed information about academic programs, requirements for admission, and application procedures. Most families who bring their children to us for help with secondary school placement return when the time comes to select a college.

By approaching the selection process as a neutral third party, we are often able to communicate with students who are resistant to their parents’ input. Together the student and educational planner select a group of target colleges ranging from “likely bets” to “reaches,” based on the following factors:

• Preparation for a career
• Specialized programs versus a liberal arts curriculum
• Coeducational colleges versus single-sex institutions
• The importance of specific locations, climates, or population sizes
• The strengths of various departments or majors
• The availability of clubs, activities, and sports
• Internships or work cooperative plans
• Opportunities for study abroad
• Religious affiliations
• Costs and financial aid packages