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An individualized approach to college applications
As the College & Career Advisor at the top public high school in Maryland, Sarah Kessler has helped hundreds of students with all facets of the college application process. Offering customized, one-on-one college advising sessions focusing on each student's individual needs, including, but not limited to:
Course selection, addressing benefits of AP classes vs. Dual Enrollment
Creating a targeted, balanced college list
Establishing a timeline and enforcing deadlines
Guidance on completing the Common Application
Essay topic selection, writing and editing
Requesting letters of recommendation and transcripts
Completing STARS (the Self-reported Transcript & Academic Record System)
Deciding whether or not to submit scores to test optional colleges
Coming in August – Common App Kick-off!
Make your application a little less...common
During these two-hour small group sessions, students will review all sections of the Common App, match their Naviance account, request teacher recommendation letters, and complete their high school brag sheets. We will utilize a custom template for crafting Activity Section descriptions, and I will provide guidance on what to include in the Honors Section.
Includes a 30-minute individual Zoom call for follow-up questions at the time of your choice. You may also form your own small group of three to five students. Please complete the Common App Kick-off Interest Form; email uncommonappsmd@gmail.com for more information.
Delve into all tabs of the Common App, add individual colleges, and waive FERPA rights.
Describe your ten activities utilizing the allotted characters for maximum impact.
Match Common App and Naviance accounts. Learn how to request teacher rec letters.
Highlight your strengths and accomplishments to maximize the impact of your rec letters.
Offering 90-minute initial consultations, hourly follow-ups, 5-hour, and essay-specific packages.
MCPS NACAC College Fair Committee
MCPS NACAC College Fair Committee
MCPS Summer Application Workshop
MCPS Summer Application Workshop
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