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SERVICES

COLLEGE PLANNING & STRATEGY

Are you unsure about which college to choose? Are you hesitant to pick a major because you have multiple career interests? Maybe you are concerned about paying for college. Or you are completely lost and do not know where to start? We have a program for you. We offer a variety of packages with options to customize to fit your needs.

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COLLEGE PLANNING

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COLLEGE PLANNING

COLLEGE PLANNING PACKAGES

Silver Package

 

This college planning package is for families who want a strong foundation and strategic guidance in the college application process that will lead to them feeling comfortable completing applications and writing required essays on their own. This package is excellent for families who just need a little help getting the college application process off the ground. It is also great for families that have more time to invest in this process.​

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Our “Basic Package” includes all the following college planning services:

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  • Personality and Interest Assessment

  • One-on-one essay brainstorm session

  • One-on-one essay outline development

  • 3 Essay edits and reviews

  • Build a list of best-fit colleges (up to 6)

  • One-on-one application review

  • Major Selection Support

  • Resume Review

  • Access to 4 college planning workshops on topics including Major & Career, ACT/SAT Strategy, Common Application, Scholarships, FAFSA and more

Gold Package 

 

This college planning package is for families who want strong guidance in every aspect of the college selection and application process. Our priority at Kimmins Consulting is to find the “right fit” between the student’s needs and preferences and the offerings of colleges and universities. This package is excellent for the family seeking merit-based scholarships to reduce the cost of their student’s college education.

 

Our “Gold Package” includes all the college planning services in the “Silver Package,” plus the following:

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  • Direct email and phone support from your counselor

  • Resume Development (Brag Sheet)(partner with Deidre)

  • Custom college list development (up to 10) (likely, target, reach)

  • 3 - One-on-one essay brainstorm session

  • 3 - One-on-one essay outline development

  • 15 essay review and edits

  • Line-by-line review of the applications prior to submission

  • Standardized testing strategy and timeline

  • Guidance for teacher recommendations and selecting information to provide in those letters

  • Advice on campus visits and researching colleges

  • Admissions interview prep and a mock interview

  • The basics of financial aid

  • Application strategy and deadline management (ED/EA)

Platinum Package

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This college planning service takes the most holistic approach and best suits students aiming for the most competitive colleges and universities in the US. It is also perfect for families simply desiring an extra level of personalized guidance. Students receive additional substantive strategic guidance on how to improve the likelihood of admission and in other areas such as supplements, communications with colleges, career exposure, and interviews to improve chances of admission.

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Most notably, this package of Kimmins Consulting provides assistance with a larger number of essays and writing supplements. These supplements are key differentiating factors in the applications to the most competitive institutions.

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The Platinum Package includes all the college planning services in the “Gold Package,” plus the following:

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  • Custom college list development (up to 15) (likely, target, reach)

  • 5 - One-on-one essay brainstorm session

  • 5 - One-on-one essay outline development

  • 40 essay review and edits

  • Strategic guidance to improve a student’s chances to enter the most selective universities

  • Regular check-ins to help students expand their academic and extracurricular accomplishments

  • Individualized guidance, research, and identification of appropriate summertime opportunities to amplify the student’s record of achievement

  • One-on-one guidance for all essays and other supplements required for highly selective universities

  • Assistance with additional applications for scholarships or honors programs

  • Admissions interview prep, plus a mock interview

  • College Acceptance, Awards, & Appeals Letter Reviews

  • Award Letter Appeal Guidance 

WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS

Our workshops take a closer look at specific topics surrounding the college admissions process. We will take a look at the process or steps needed to have success, for each topic. We will also discuss common mistakes that can prolong the process. We teach students how to investigate further on their own for better results.

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After participating in our workshops, you will be able to:

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  • Know how colleges make admissions decisions

  • Know areas used to evaluate applicants

  • Identify good, better, and best for each college applicant component

  • Learn how to evaluate and compare academic programs

  • Write an essay that stands out

  • Explain difference between SAT & ACT

  • Learn how to select the right college

  • Understand how to win scholarships

  • Understand how to get a strong recommendation

  • Learn how to research career interests

  • Understand how major and career connect

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Here are the most requested topics:

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  • Is College for You? 

  • College Admissions: What You Need to Know 

  • Writing a Winning Essay

  • Activities: Quality vs Quantity

  • Things to Consider when Picking Major

  • Building a College List

  • The College Visit

Keynotes
SPEAKING KEYNOTES

KEYNOTES

With over 10 years of experience and a passion to help others succeed, have Dr Kimmins inspire your students to excel during the college admissions season. If you would like for your students to experience better results during the application process, a keynote from Dr. Kimmins will deliver.

Is College For You?

 

College is a great option after high school. However, not all students graduate in a 4 to 6 year time span. College is a major investment of your time and resources, and it starts in high school. Therefore, it is important to know if College Right for You? 

 

Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

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  • The college to career connection

  • The importance on self-evaluation and tips for improvement

  • Expanding expectations through exposure

  • How to develop a plan

 

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What is a Good Score: What you need to know about the SAT/ACT

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After the pandemic, some colleges have not required test scores or they have made them optional. This makes understanding the testing policy at the colleges on your list every important. In addition, you will also have other questions, like “should you send scores if it is optional?” And “which test should you take?” We will break it down.

 

Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

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  • Test overview (format, time, sections, subject test)

  • Difference between SAT & ACT

  • Impact test scores have on admissions

  • Tips to prepare

  • Other exams

Essay Workshop

 

Often considered the most daunting part of the college application, the required essays and personal statements are one of the most critical components. Without proper guidance, students often choose to write essays that lack passion and do not reveal who they are. 

 

Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

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  • What colleges expect

  • What good looks like

  • How to pick a topic

  • How to create an outline

  • Supplemental writings

 

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Managing Recommendations

 

Colleges want to know how others view you, your reputation. A great recommendation could improve your chances, but a poor recommendation can be harmful. We will discuss the factors that make for a great recommendation. We will also discuss strategies students can use to have teachers better aware of their accomplishments which will lead to a stronger recommendation.

 

Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

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  • How colleges view recommendations

  • Who to Ask

  • When to Ask

  • How to Ask

  • Tips to Assist your recommender 

 

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Activities

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What you do outside of the classroom is a factor in the college admissions process. With many students selecting activities and clubs based solely on the belief that I will help their case for admissions. The are some many other benefits for participating in extracurricular activities.

 

Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

 

  • How activities are used in the college admissions process

  • Quality of Quantity

  • Types of Activities that Standout

  • Opportunities from participation  

 

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Is my GPA High Enough?

 

At one point, only the grade you earned in a class mattered. Now, the type of class is now a big part of this equation. Is it better to take AP or IB? These are just two of the factors that is considered when colleges review transcripts.

 

Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

 

  • How your transcript is used in the college admissions process

  • High School Profile

  • How to evaluate your transcript 

  • Tips for improving grade point average (GPA) 

 

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Picking a Major

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Picking a major involves knowing which career field(s) interest you most. Students who are unsure of their career interests or have multiple career interests will find it difficult to pick a major. 

 

Dr Kimmins will discuss:

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  • The purpose of a major and how its connected to careers

  • How to discover career fields of interests

  • How to determine specific job requirements

  • Students will leave with a better understanding of how their major and what they study in college will impact their future career aspirations. 

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Building a College List

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Are the schools you are considering good and realistic choices for you? Do they offer your major? Does campus size and location matter? Students will have to spend, at least, 4 years at the college they select, and we want to make sure they have the knowledge need to make a thoughtful decision. 

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Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

 

  • The different types of college/universities

  • How to determine the chance of your acceptance

  • What to look for when researching colleges

  • The Benefits of the College Visit

 

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The College Visit

 

College visits are used by students to get a fuller picture of what a college has to offer. However, if your only goal of a college visit is academic in nature, you are making a huge mistake. There is much that can be gained from a college visit. We want to help you get the most out of your college visit. Ask yourself “How will this college help me get closer to my goal?”

 

Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

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  • Best times to visit

  • What to visit (on and off campus)

  • Who to talk to

Money, Money, Money: Paying for College

 

There is a misconception that scholarship money is available for everyone. Some believe that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) will cover all the cost associated with college. If paying for college is a concern for you and your family, it is important that you understand the financial aid process and what it takes to get a scholarship.

 

Dr. Kimmins will discuss:

  • FAFSA application and timeline

  • CSS Profile

  • Scholarship qualifications and requirements

  • Scholarship Sources

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