
College Counseling
The SIL Approach:
At the School for Independent Learners (SIL), we are dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential through a mentorship-focused approach. We work closely with students and families to support academic, personal, social, and career growth. Our personalized college admissions guidance is designed to help students achieve their goals, including gaining admission to their target universities. Through one-on-one mentorship, we simplify the complex college application process, offering customized support to create standout applications and confidently plan for higher education.
What to Expect:
At SIL, we offer flexible options to meet your unique needs. Choose our à la carte, hourly fee option to customize the specific services you require, or opt for our comprehensive package, which includes all our college counseling services for a set fee. True to SIL's commitment to personalized education, we tailor the college counseling experience to support each student on their individual journey.
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Comprehensive personality, learning style, and career assessment.
Strategic high school course planning.
Comprehensive test planning and analysis.
Extracurricular activities planning.
Leadership, self-confidence, work habits, and organizational guidance.
Personal mentoring.
Guidance meetings.
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College list guidance and selection.
College major guidance.
Complete college essay development and editing.
Complete college application support.
Interview preparation.
College acceptance packages review and analysis.
Wait-list optimization.
Extensive college research guidance.
Guidance meetings.
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Watch for summer programs geared toward college essay writing or inquire for individualized guidance for essay writing.