Our Process

Navigating Your College Journey

At Premier College Consulting, we guide students and families through every step of the college planning process — from high school to college. We understand how busy life can be, and our goal is to make the process manageable, clear, and stress-free.

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How We Work Together

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    Free Initial Consultation

    We begin with a complimentary 30-minute meeting to discuss your goals and determine how Premier College Consulting can best support your family. This is your opportunity to learn about our services and decide if we’re the right fit.

    Ready to get started? Schedule your free consultation!

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    Comprehensive Assessment

    Once you choose to work with us, we begin with a full evaluation to understand your unique profile. Premier College Consulting will:

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    Review strengths, areas for improvement, and academic and extracurricular history

    Enroll you in CustomCollegePlan, our online college-planning program

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    Exploration & Planning

    Together, we explore:

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    Potential majors and career interests

    High school course planning and extracurricular choices

    Summer opportunities and meaningful experiences

    The full college planning timeline, including testing and admissions deadlines

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    College Selection

    We help clarify your priorities and create a balanced college list:

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    Identify what you want from your college experience

    Research and select schools that match your goals

    Build a list that fits academically, socially, emotionally, and financially

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    Application Support

    We assist with every part of the application process, including:

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    College visit planning and strategy

    Supplemental essay brainstorming and editing

    Main essay development and review

    Interview preparation

    Guidance through the Common Application and institutional applications

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    Financial Aid Overview

    We help you navigate the financial aid process, including:

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    FAFSA and CSS Profile guidance

    Scholarship identification (local and national)

    Award letter assessment and comparison

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    Decision & Transition Support

    We support students through the final decision-making process:

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    Assistance with waitlist or appeal strategies if needed

    Help making the final college decision

    Guidance through the transition from high school to college

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    Ongoing Support

    For families enrolled in comprehensive packages, we remain available:

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    From 8am–9pm throughout the process

    Support continues through the first day of college

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Premier College Consulting Commitment

We work closely with the entire family to ensure every question is answered and the college planning process remains manageable, even with a busy schedule.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized guidance:

  • Virtual meetings lasting 45–75 minutes

  • Extensive research and availability

  • Unlimited emails and phone calls between appointments

  • Minimum of 30 hours of support (often exceeding 40 hours)

  • 80% direct consultation; 20% research and preparation

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