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The College Application Specialist
Navigate College Application Season Successfully
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Transform the most stressful part of the college journey into a manageable, even enjoyable process. This comprehensive bundle walks you through every aspect of creating and submitting college applications with clarity and confidence.

 

What You'll Get:

✓ Crafting Your Personalized College List©

Beyond rankings and name recognition, learn how to identify colleges where your student will truly thrive academically, socially, and financially. Create a balanced list with appropriate reach, target, and likely schools.

 

✓ The Art of the Humble Brag: Writing Winning College Essays©

Help your student tell their unique story in a way that stands out to admissions officers. Our proven framework makes the writing process less intimidating and more authentic.

 

✓ Unlocking the Common Application: Getting it Right the First Time© (COMING AUGUST 2025)

Navigate the Common App with confidence, understanding how to highlight strengths and explain challenges effectively. Save time and reduce stress with our section-by-section guide.

 

✓ Where, When, and How: A Strategic Approach to Submitting Applications©

Develop a smart timeline that leverages early decision, early action, and regular decision strategies to maximize acceptance chances.

 

ESSENTIAL TOOLS (DOWNLOADS):

  • TCAS College Application Tracker© - Never miss a deadline with our easy-to-use organization system

  • TCAS Recommendation Request Template© - Get stronger recommendations with our proven approach

  • TCAS Resume Template© - Showcase achievements in a format admissions officers appreciate

 

Total Value: $695 → Your Investment: $299

Expert College Admissions Counseling For Stress-Free Prep 

Feeling overwhelmed by the competitive college admissions landscape? Worried about giving your child every possible advantage? You're not alone. Many parents in communities across the country struggle to navigate the complex world of college admissions while juggling busy schedules. At The College Application Specialist, we believe that the college admissions process does not have to be confusing, stress-filled, or the source of strife. We provide expert college admissions counseling to help your child achieve their college dreams—and create happy college experiences—without the stress.

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Personalized College Counseling For Every Year Of High School

Personalized College Counseling For Every Year Of High School

Led by a two-time Cornell Engineering graduate with 25+ years of professional experience, we offer customized college application strategy packages for students at every grade level, from 8th-grade prep through senior year.

Freshmen & Sophomores

Freshmen & Sophomores

Build a strong foundation with guidance on course selection and extracurricular activities; build time and schedule management skills; and introduce the concept of applying to and attending college.

Juniors

Explore career - major connection, build college research skills, craft a personalized college list, plan for standardized tests and college visits, and begin college admissions essays.

Seniors

Create and monitor progress on your customized college admissions plan; comprehensive review of college applications, college essays, and supplemental essays; and provide reminders on financial aid deadlines.

Doing Homework

The road to college shouldn't feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. We've transformed complicated processes into clear, manageable steps that give your family confidence at every stage of the journey. Our course bundles are designed by a two-time Cornell Engineering graduate with over 25 years of professional experience. Each bundle addresses a specific part of the college preparation puzzle, providing you with expert guidance at a fraction of the cost of private counseling. Choose the bundle that matches your current needs, or combine them for a complete roadmap to college success.

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Begin Your College Journey with Confidence

This foundational bundle provides the knowledge and tools families need to begin the college preparation process on the right foot. And because we feel this is so important, we’re pleased to offer this information for FREE!

 

What You'll Get:

✓ College 101: Applying to College Without Losing Your Mind©

Break down the college search process into manageable steps that reduce overwhelm and build confidence. Learn what matters most in finding the right college fit beyond rankings and reputation.

 

✓ College 201: Applying to College as a Non-Traditional Student©

Special guidance for students who are returning to college after a break, transferring, or starting their undergraduate journey as an adult with life experience.

 

✓ Prep Now, Save Tears Later: What Middle Schoolers Can Do Now©

Get ahead of the game with age-appropriate activities and skills that build a strong foundation for future college applications. No pressure, just smart preparation.

 

BONUS DOWNLOAD:

  • The Ultimate College Visit Checklist© - Make every campus visit count with our comprehensive guide to asking the right questions and gathering important information.

 

Total Value: $695 → Your Investment: $0

Making College Affordable: Your Complete Financial Roadmap
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Figuring out how to pay for college shouldn't require an accounting degree. This bundle takes the confusion out of college costs, giving you clear tools to make smart financial decisions.

What You'll Get:

✓ Understanding Financial Aid and Scholarships©

Learn exactly what forms you need, when to submit them, and how different types of aid work together. No more confusion about FAFSA, CSS Profile, or institutional aid.

 

✓ How Much? Determining College Affordability©

Create a realistic college budget that won't break the bank or burden your student with excessive loans. Learn how to have productive family conversations about college costs.

 

✓ Decoding and Evaluating Offer Letters©

When those acceptance packages arrive, you'll know exactly how to compare financial offers and understand the true cost of attendance.

 

Essential Download:

  • Interactive Digital College Cost Calculator© - Compare college costs side-by-side with our easy-to-use calculator to make smart decisions about budget, loans, and costs.

 

Total Value: $695 → Your Investment: $299

Getting accepted is just the beginning. Help your student transition from high school to college life with confidence and independence.

 

What You'll Get:

✓ You Got In! Now What? Mastering the High School to College Shift©

From packing essentials to building a support network, this course covers all the practical details that make the transition smoother. Reduce anxiety and build excitement about this new chapter.

 

✓ How to College: Strategies for Success and Beyond©

Give your student the tools that many freshmen lack: effective time management, study techniques, and social skills that lead to college success. We cover everything from choosing classes to managing roommate relationships.

 

BONUS DOWNLOADS:

  • TCAS Resume Template© - Professional-looking resume template for internships and campus jobs

  • TCAS Recommendation Request Template© - The proper way to ask for strong letters of recommendation

Total Value: $595 → Your Investment: $259

Setting Your Student Up for College Success
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Managing the college application process
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Formulate a Strategic Plan for Success

It’s natural to want to give your student every advantage, and in college admissions, that can feel overwhelming. It doesn’t need to. With guidance from our founder, a Cornell-educated STEM graduate, let’s formulate a strategy to maximize their admissions prospects. 

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