Max College Advising Process

Learn more about our college advising process that is designed to meet you where you are in the journey - whether you are just starting your college search or ready to build the strongest application for admission.

  • Blueprint

    (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors)

    Auditing your strengths, accomplishments, perceptions and dreams; building a concrete plan for the journey ahead

  • Look Out & Look In

    (Sophomores, Juniors)

    Exploration of college options, building a college list; articulating personal strengths and key points of difference

  • Craft + Optimize

    (Juniors, Seniors)

    Building the strongest, most consistent admission application that brings your best self forward including essays, recommendations and personal statement

  • Victory Lap

    (Seniors)

    Managing college decisions, strategizing waitlist/deferral actions (if needed), prepping for final college visits

STAGE: Blueprint

 ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS

  • Kickoff meeting: roles, goals/expectations, schedule

  • Strengths and passions review via transcript and activities

  • College perceptions and incoming preferences

  • Strategies for organization and timelines

KEY OUTPUTS

  • Curriculum and resume recommendations

  • Options and strategy for initial college list

  • Outline timing for next stage

STAGE: Look Out & Look In

 ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS

  • Establish the criteria for initial college list

  • Collaborative Brand YOU workshop to identify your points of difference

  • Determine strategies for college visits and networking

  • Post-research/visit feedback and iteration

KEY OUTPUTS

  • Template for college research

  • Draft ‘wide net’ college list

  • Personalize college research areas of exploration

  • Final representation of Brand YOU components

STAGE: Craft + Optimize

 ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS

  • Finalize application list, strategy for recommendations, and timeline

  • Collaborative essay brainstorm session

  • Personal statement/resume review

  • Interview prep

  • Essay reviews (multiple rounds)

  • Final application edits

KEY OUTPUTS

  • Calendar for application timelines and requirements

  • Build a guide for recommendations

  • Essay reviews and edits (multiple)

  • Final application

STAGE: Victory Lap

 ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS

  • Admission decision review

  • Final campus visit strategies

  • Waitlist/ deferral strategies

  • 360 feedback meeting

KEY OUTPUTS

  • Criteria outline for weighing options

  • Incremental college research

Engagement Options

Comprehensive

Dedicated guidance across all stages of the process from exploring college fit, building a broad college list, crafting a Brand YOU, strategizing application elements, optimizing essays, and developing strategies for making final decisions. This approach is perfect for families who want a consistent level of support throughout.

Hourly

A customizable option for you to choose the elements of the process where you desire the most help. Whether you need support in building a ‘wide net’ college list or are looking for essay feedback and guidance, these plans are flexible to meet your budget and objectives.