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YOUR CAREER PATH STARTS HERE
College Planning Program
A successful career path begins by thoroughly planning for college. Our program helps you match your goals and interests with the right college and program, maximizing your opportunities for personal, academic and professional growth.
COMPREHENSIVE AND PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE
Get into the college
that’s right for you
Our college counselors offer expert advice, resources and information on all steps of the college planning process, as well as individualized attention to ensure that each student’s needs are met.
After analyzing the student’s profile and interests, we help them identify institutions and learn about their admission requirements, majors, financing options, and campus culture.
Once an application plan is defined we work with the students in crafting compelling personal statements and essays that highlight their unique qualities and experiences and also provide guidance on filling out college applications, submitting transcripts and test scores, securing strong letters of recommendation and preparing for college interviews, if required.
Throughout the program, our college counselors are available to answer questions, provide feedback, and offer support.
The program covers 4 general aspects:
Student Profile
Discover your
own path.
Academic research
Thoroughly explore the institutions that fit your interests.
Application process
Create a successful application
for the right target colleges.
Financial Aid
Receive aid for tuition
and expenses.
STEP BY STEP CAREER COACHING
Go beyond college admission
1. Development of student profile
Together, we’ll create a profile based on your unique abilities, expectations, needs, preferences and family budget. Then we’ll make an overview and selection of AP, Honors, and AICE courses, taking into account the inner workings of the US education system, the different types of academic services available, options and college costs.
At the end of this stage, you’ll have a clear vision of your potential path.
2. Academic research
After defining your profile, we’ll conduct:
-A SELF DIRECTED SEARCH (SDS) career assessment administration.
-A review of test results.
-An exploration of different fields of study and academic services associated with the test results.
At this stage, you’ll evaluate how the actual academic offer out there can match your personal goals, interests, abilities and strenghts.
3. Action plan
Based both on your profile and the academic offering, we’ll create a personalized action plan that includes safety, target and reach lists of potential universities and colleges with admissions requirements and application deadlines.
With this personalized plan you’ll be ready to apply.
4. College application
At this stage, we’ll guide you on how to fill out applications, submit transcripts and test scores, secure strong letters of recommendation, craft compelling personal statements and college essays, and prepare for college interviews.
Once all the required documentation is completed and test scores are gathered, everything is submitted to the prospective colleges.
5. Financial aid application
When filling out the documentation for college application, you will also get complete information on different types of aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans, and identify and apply for those that match your qualifications.
With that, we’ll help you complete all the required forms according with your situation along the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CSS profile.
THE BEST TEAM YOU CAN COUNT ON
Experts in education and the U.S. academic system
Rooted in a family of educators and academics, María and Bernardo bring together the necessary skills, experience and knowledge that makes our College Planning program the effective, integral and personalized experience it is.
Maria Bulla
Academic College Advisor
CEO Scholar Trace
Psychologist with a Master degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University has become an expert in the U.S. academic system, helping students succeed in their career paths over the last 15 years.
Bernardo Bulla
Career counselor
Educator, university professor, researcher, consultant and lecturer with postgraduate studies in science and the humanities. Has extensive experience in human development and personal growth, both with high school students and adults.
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Wherever you are in your education journey, whether you are planning for college, looking to strengthen your abilities for a test, seeking for a smooth experience in the academic transition, or looking for ways to finance your studies, we’ve got you covered.
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