College

School First consultants are experts in college counseling!   Each has spent years not only working with high school students as they prepare for college, they have also been on the college admission side and know what schools are looking for as they build their next class!   School First focuses on your student first!  We know this is a stressful time to be an adolescent and the future can be overwhelming.  We take our time with your student, we build relationships, and we create a process that is successful in finding the right school for each! 


Beginning even in the early years of high school, we help students plan their experience in ways that are genuine to them so when they are ready to apply to college, they know themselves well, have stretched themselves, reflected and learn how to tell their story and are uniquely ready to find that best fit university for them! 


Choose the starting point and package that is just right for your family.

College Process Intro (9th Grade)

Starting the college process in 9th grade offers numerous benefits, including better planning for high school courses and extracurricular activities. This 1 year package, allows our college counselors to serve as mentors and support your student as they pinpoint their personal interests and are allowed the opportunity to have a more productive freshman year experience, with eyes on their next three.

Comprehensive Gold Package (10-12th Grade)

This 3 year Package provides students with academic advising and support in choosing their classes and extracurricular activities with a focus on their college interests and goals. Planning for standardized testing, finding and planning leadership and volunteer opportunities throughout the three years as well as each summer.  Your student will also receive support with building out their resume side by side with our consultant which is crucial at this stage. This package includes the next two years of more intensive work so they will be incredibly prepared for what comes next.

Let’s Get To It! (11th & 12th Grade)

These 2 years provide our students with academic advising and support in developing their class schedule and extracurricular activities with a specific focus on their college interests and goals. Support with resume building, exploring your students choice of majors, along with developing their college list, standardized test advising, summer activities, and managing Naviance will assure success as they prepare for the final stage of the admission process.

Expedited College Application Package (Seniors)

This is the ideal Package for students completing their Junior year or just starting Senior year. At this stage we offer strong student support as they jump into the admission process. We are there to provide counsel in every step to assure a successful college application experience, and this includes but is not limited to creating a strategic plan and school list, personal statements, resume building, school visits, standardized tests advising, application submission options, interview prep and help with decisions.

Athletic Recruitment, Fine Arts, Theater and Dance Major Packages are also available!  


Book a Free Consultation with one of our experts now to learn more about how we can help your student.

Emily Burns

Education Consultant

High School through College

Lauren Chenevert, M.Ed.

Boarding School & College Consultant

Boarding and College

Jessica Williams, M.Ed.

College Consultant