College Counseling Services
We help students plan applications, build a timeline, and make thoughtful decisions about fit. Our approach is personalized, practical, and designed to reduce stress while improving outcomes.
We Support Every Post-Secondary Goal
Not every student is aiming for a four-year university, and that is completely okay. We work across the full spectrum of goals, from Ivy League and top 30 schools to all of the alternative options, including the following:
- 2-year community college associate degrees
- Technical and vocational community college programs
- Alternative schooling options, including programs built for homeschooled and unschooled students, as well as those designed specifically for neurodivergent students such as autistic learners
- WANIC and similar programs offered to high school students
- Students who have taken gap years during their college career
What matters is finding the right fit for each student's specific aspirations, timeline, and circumstances. Whether your student wants to stay local, transfer later, enter a professional program, or compete for the most selective schools in the country, we build a plan around that goal and take it seriously.
Admissions Timeline & Strategy Roadmap
Washington Guaranteed Admissions Check
Before building a strategy, we check whether a student already qualifies for guaranteed admission in Washington. Students who achieve at least a 3.0 GPA and complete the College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) are assured admission to the following schools:
- Washington State University (WSU)
- Western Washington University (WWU)
- Central Washington University (CWU)
- Eastern Washington University (EWU)
- The Evergreen State College
- University of Washington Tacoma (UWT)
No separate application is necessary. We do encourage families to confirm eligibility directly with their school counselor.
Strategic Alignment & Selection Strategy
Five comprehensive 90-minute core mapping sessions to evaluate student profiles, identify key application baselines, and coordinate independent research tasks.
Portfolio Optimization & Finetuning
A focused review period to evaluate the preliminary list against distinct financial goals, local scholarship models, and parent considerations.
The Narrative & Essay Incubator
Exploring topic areas, drafting, editing, and fine-tuning personal statements over a period of 6–8 weeks. Homework is assigned to the student between sessions to maintain momentum and ownership of the writing process.
Resume Building
Ongoing profile development focused on building a stand-out academic and extracurricular history, hosting 2–3 conversations with network alumni, and mapping virtual campus visits.
Scholarships & Financial Aid Research
We help students identify and track scholarships and financial aid opportunities that match their profile, including merit-based awards, need-based grants, and score-dependent scholarships tied to SAT/ACT performance. We look beyond the obvious sources to find awards that fit the student's background, interests, and academic record.
Shadowing and Mentorship
We provide students with the opportunity to shadow a current student or alumnus from three schools of their choice. These conversations offer an authentic, first-hand view of campus life, culture, and academics strengthening both fit decisions and application narratives.
Submission Engine & Live Workspaces
We transition into deployment ordering institutional records within the first two weeks of class and monitoring all application milestones using integrated digital tracking sheets.
Planning Roadmap
We build a step-by-step admissions plan with deadlines, essays, testing, and school list strategy.
Essay Support
We help students organize ideas and tell a stronger, more authentic story.
Fit & Transition
We help students compare campuses and prepare for the transition to college life.
Book a free consultation to learn how we can support your student
Call 425-429-7268 or leave us a message.