Who is Climb to College and What Do We Do?
Establish Basecamp
Students come to us at all different stages of the college admissions process. Typically, they come to us ready to start their college search and application process. At Climb to College, we call this "starting at basecamp". Everyone needs a place to begin his or her journey to the top. At this stage, we help students understand what they are looking for in a college education and what their criteria might be (location, size, cost, academic programs, athletics, etc). By asking our students (and parents!) lots of questions, we discover important information about likes and dislikes, values, and goals. Using these criteria we begin to shape and build a college list and plan the admissions process.
Plan The Ascent
Once the initial criteria have been established, we will start on the "ascent" of your climb to college. We will help set a specific plan for your student that includes a list of recommended colleges that will be a good fit both academically and socially. In addition, we will help determine when to take standardized tests and which ones to take, research colleges offerings, brainstorm essay topics, craft a resume and/or activities list, practice for interviews, plan campus visits, and provide guidance, deadlines and organization for the actual college application.
Reach The Summit
We hope that once your student reaches his or her college admissions "summit", he or she will have great college options to choose from. We will help your student sort through offers, weigh pros and cons, and assist in deciding where they should spend their next four years.
Establish Basecamp
Students come to us at all different stages of the college admissions process. Typically, they come to us ready to start their college search and application process. At Climb to College, we call this "starting at basecamp". Everyone needs a place to begin his or her journey to the top. At this stage, we help students understand what they are looking for in a college education and what their criteria might be (location, size, cost, academic programs, athletics, etc). By asking our students (and parents!) lots of questions, we discover important information about likes and dislikes, values, and goals. Using these criteria we begin to shape and build a college list and plan the admissions process.
Plan The Ascent
Once the initial criteria have been established, we will start on the "ascent" of your climb to college. We will help set a specific plan for your student that includes a list of recommended colleges that will be a good fit both academically and socially. In addition, we will help determine when to take standardized tests and which ones to take, research colleges offerings, brainstorm essay topics, craft a resume and/or activities list, practice for interviews, plan campus visits, and provide guidance, deadlines and organization for the actual college application.
Reach The Summit
We hope that once your student reaches his or her college admissions "summit", he or she will have great college options to choose from. We will help your student sort through offers, weigh pros and cons, and assist in deciding where they should spend their next four years.
