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Schedule a free 30-minute session to learn more about how we can help you develop a strategic plan to achieve your higher education goals.

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College Preparation

Beginning the process early allows students to gain self-awareness and confidence in their choices. Our work together includes:
  • Development of strategic high school roadmap
  • Interest assessments for major and career exploration
  • Academic advising and course selection
  • Recommendations on extracurriculars
  • Summer activity planning with guidance for program applications and internship applications
  • Test plan formulation
  • Leadership development
  • Early essay exploration and mentorship

College Applications

We’ll develop a customized Strategic Admissions Plan based on your unique objectives. Our work together includes:  
  • Academic, Extracurricular, & Career Planning
    • Evaluation of transcript, activities, and goals
    • Interest assessments for major and career exploration
    • Recommendations for extracurriculars, class selection, testing, and summer plans
  • Tailored College List
    • College research guidance/resources to create balance and fit
  • Application Support & Scheduling Tools
    • Decision Timing Advice (EA, ED, RD)
  • Essay Coaching from a Professional Writer
    • Brainstorming, topic selection, editing, and encouragement of student’s voice
    • Distinctive narrative development for personal branding across all written elements
  • Interview Prep/Letters of Recommendation/Resume Writing
  • Post-Acceptance Guidance
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Supplemental Services

Picture-U and associates can help with your specific needs. Some of these areas include: 
  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarship Search
  • Executive Functioning
  • Test Prep
  • Gap Year Research