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College Admissions Planning Services

Are you intimidated and overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Don’t know what you don’t know? Wondering which schools to consider? Afraid of missing out on scholarship opportunities?

Let Admissions Untangled guide and support you in this complex and stressful process!

College Admissions Counseling Services for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Students

College Admissions Packages

Our admissions packages help families navigate the path to a successful and fulfilling future with clarity, structure, and expert guidance. Each step is designed to reduce stress, build confidence, and ensure students apply to colleges where they can thrive.

Step One: Initial Consultation (Grades 9–12)

Every family begins with the College Admissions Initial Consultation (IC).
This one-on-one meeting provides the foundation for a customized college planning strategy.

What Happens During the Consultation

During this session, I will:

  • Assess academic strengths and areas for improvement

  • Review extracurricular activities and interests

  • Discuss college goals, preferences, and concerns

  • Identify opportunities to strengthen the student’s profile

  • Outline a clear, step-by-step admissions plan

Outcome of the Initial Consultation

By the end of the meeting, families receive:

  • A personalized admissions strategy

  • Recommended next steps

  • Guidance on the best-fit admissions package

Step Two: Choose the Right Admissions Package

Based on the Initial Consultation, students continue in one of our targeted packages designed for their grade level and goals.

Academic Planning and Coaching Package (APCP)

Grades 9–10

Best For

Students who need structure, direction, and early college planning support.

Focus Areas

  • Academic course planning

  • Executive-function and organization strategies

  • Activity and résumé development

  • Early college exploration

  • Goal setting and progress tracking

Outcome

Students build strong academic habits, meaningful activities, and a clear direction before junior year.

Florida Schools Inclusive Package

Grades 11–12

Best For

Students planning to apply primarily to Florida colleges and universities.

Focus Areas

  • Strategic college list development

  • Application timeline and organization

  • Essay coaching and revisions

  • Honors and scholarship guidance

  • Decision support and final selection

Outcome

A well-balanced college list and strong applications to Florida institutions.

Premium Package

Grades 11–12

Best For

Students applying to a broader or more selective group of colleges who want full-service, start-to-finish support.

Focus Areas

  • Comprehensive college list strategy

  • Application planning and deadline management

  • Personal statement and supplemental essays

  • Scholarship and honors college guidance

  • Interview preparation

  • Final decision coaching

Outcome

A polished, strategic application process with expert guidance from first list to final decision.

A Structured, Supportive Approach

Every Admissions Untangled package provides:

  • Personalized, one-on-one guidance

  • Clear timelines and action steps

  • Executive-function support when needed

  • Honest, best-fit college recommendations

  • Ongoing communication with families

College Admissions Counseling Services for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Students
Our Services

We Offer:

1:1 tailored academic and application guidance

Personalized feedback geared to your students strengths.

Advising from an admissions professional with three decades of experience

College Admissions Coaching Packages

Which of our packages is right for you?

College Admissions Initial Consultation (9th-12th grades)

Who is this for?
The College Admissions Initial Consultation (IC) 

The initial consultation with me is your first step toward a smooth, strategic, and stress-free college admissions journey. In this personalized session, I will review your student’s academic profile, discuss goals, and outline a clear, realistic plan for success.

You’ll learn what your student should focus on now, what to expect in the months ahead, and how expert guidance can simplify the entire process. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how Admissions Untangled can help your family stay organized, unlock opportunities, and maximize college options.

I assess a student’s strengths and areas for improvement while discussing both high school and college aspirations and potential career paths. I guide students in making informed decisions about academic courses, extracurriculars, athletics, leadership roles, and community service, ensuring a well-rounded and strategic approach to each student’s future. 

Deliverables include:

  • Two-hour, student-centered meeting focused on the Untangle It! College Selection Survey, assessing the student’s academic strengths, weaknesses, subject preferences, extracurricular activities, and long-term college and career goals.
  • Thorough analysis of the student’s academic transcript and standardized test scores.
  • Evaluation and strategic planning of secondary school course rigor, including AP/IB/Honors options.
  • Personalized recommendations for secondary school course selection.
  • Customized standardized testing plan, including timelines and preparation strategies.
  • Assessment of the student’s academic, social, and athletic involvement, along with their potential for growth in these areas.
  • Insight into extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership, highlighting key opportunities like summer programs, Eagle Scout or Gold Award, Boys and Girls State,  and study abroad options.
  • Evaluation of how academic achievements, extracurricular activities, leadership, and service experiences align with college admissions goals.
  • Detailed review and walkthrough of the college admissions process.
  • Calculated probability of college admissions, tailored to the student’s profile.
  • Comprehensive discussion on college costs, merit scholarships, and financial aid opportunities.
  • Targeted recommendations to increase college acceptance and merit scholarships.
  • Curated list of potential colleges for the family and student to research and evaluate.
  • Expert advice on working effectively with the school guidance department.
Academic Planning and Resume Package (9th-10th grades)
Who is this for? The Academic Planning and Resume Package (APRP) is designed for students and families who want to stay ahead in the college admissions process. This comprehensive package includes three key components: the College Admissions Initial Consultation, the College Selection Decision Matrix, and the creation of a professional, high-impact Student Resume, edited by our experts to help students stand out. Deliverables include:
  • College Admissions Initial Consultation
  • College Selection Decision Matrix (CSDM):
    • Customized research for the colleges listed in the Initial Consultation outlining up to 30 potential colleges for consideration listing average required SAT/ACT scores, GPA, student/teacher ratio, male/female student body ratio, majors, athletics and other qualitative and quantitative data points; ranked by admissions probability
    • Access to our 60-thousand-data-point CSDM research, development and meeting:
    • A one-hour meeting with student and parent(s) to evaluate the CSDM
  • Student Resume
    • Two-hour Student/Parent Workshop to develop the initial Student Resume
    • Three to four edits to ensure an excellent admissions branding document.
  • Advocacy: Admissions Untangled will represent the student’s strengths and passions to several college admissions officers, as appropriate, through phone calls, emails and in-person visits.
  • Support: Services include: follow-up questions, emails, phone calls, research, admissions contact, etc.
Academic Planning and Resume Package: Checkup (9th-11th grades)

Who is this for?
The Academic Planning and Resume Package Checkup is designed to serve high school students who have completed the College Admissions Initial Consultation and/or the APRP. The Checkup monitors and directs a student’s high school academic choices, extra-curricular activities, athletics, leadership and community services. The program affords consistent assessment and modification of the student’s college preparation plan.

Deliverables include:

  • The 1.5-two-hour, student-centered meeting to evaluate the student’s progress since the previous meeting. This includes extracurricular activities, and long-term college and career goals.
  • Thorough analysis of the student’s academic transcript and standardized test scores.
  • Evaluation and strategic planning of secondary school course rigor, including AP/IB/Honors options.
  • Customized plan for standardized testing, including timelines and preparation strategies.
  • Assessment of the student’s academic, social, and athletic involvement, along with their potential for growth in these areas.
  • Insight into extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership, highlighting key opportunities like Governor’s School, summer programs, Eagle Scout or Gold Award, Boys and Girls State, People-to-People programs, and study abroad options.
  • Evaluation of how academic achievements, extracurricular activities, leadership, and service experiences align with college admissions goals.
  • Detailed review and walkthrough of the college admissions process.
  • Calculated probability of college admissions, tailored to the student’s profile.
  • Comprehensive discussion on college costs, merit scholarships, and financial aid opportunities.
  • Targeted recommendations to increase college acceptance and merit scholarships.
  • Curated list of potential colleges for the family and student to research and evaluate.
  • Expert advice on working effectively with the school guidance department.
Florida SchoolsAll-Inclusive Package (11th-12th grades)

Who is this for?
The All-Inclusive Package provides students and families with full-service support in navigating the entire college admissions process from identifying colleges to explore, selecting target colleges, within the state of Florida. application organization and completion, essay development and editing, and merit aid opportunities. I  will alleviate family stress and anxiety for the entire application year.

Deliverables include:

  • College Admissions Initial Consultation
  • College Selection Decision Matrix (CSDM):
    • Customized research for the colleges listed in the College Admissions Initial Consultation outlining up to 30 potential colleges for consideration listing average required SAT/ACT scores, GPA, student/teacher ratio, male/female student body ratio, majors, athletics and other qualitative and quantitative data points; ranked by admissions probability
    • Individualized College Selection Decision Matrix for each student developed from our 60-thousand-data-point Master CSDM listing up to 30 colleges/universities for consideration.
    • One-hour meeting with student and parent(s) to evaluate the CSDM
  • Student Resume Development: Cornerstone of the Application Process
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    • Three to four edits to ensure an excellent admissions branding document.
  • Meet and Greet Interview Practice
    • Two-hour interactive Interview Workshop in which students practice meeting and greeting admissions staff at:
      * College Visits and Tours
      * College Fairs
      * College Visits in High School Settings
      * Admissions and Alumni Interviews
    • Students learn to greet, shake hands, offer and deliver a Student Resume.
    • Students will have a practiced introduction.
    • Students are prepared to ask and respond to questions.
  • Application Completion Workshops
    • Total Application Organization: Two-hour workshop to gather all data needed to complete the Common Application.
    • Application Working Session: Two-hour interactive workshop in which students and parents have coaches at their fingertips to guide and answer questions as they complete the Common Application.
  • Essay Development
    • Essay Workshop: Two-hour workshop with student and parent(s) to outline and write the major Common Application essay
    • Essay Working Session: One-hour session with Gerene to complete essays.
    • Development and editing of two final essays.
  • sideration by our students.
    • Each student receives a detailed Merit Aid Prospectus laying out:
      * College and Location
      * Application Deadline
      * University-wide Scholarships
      * GPA/SAT/ACT requirements
      * “Standard” Academic Merit Aid
      * Service and Leadership Awards
      * Honors Programs
      * Leadership Programs
      * Application Process
      * Academic Common Market
      * Tailored Instructions to each student
      * Average Annual Merit Aid
      * Tuition, Room & Board Estimate
  • Advocacy: Gerene will represent the student’s strengths and passions to several college admissions officers, as appropriate, through phone calls, emails and in-person visits.
  • Support: Services include: follow-up questions, emails, phone calls, research, admissions contact, etc.
  • Final program choice: Gerene supports students in weighing their alternatives and committing to a final college/university.
The Elite Applicant Package (11th-12th grades)
Who is this for? The Elite Applicant Package provides bespoke coaching to high-achieving students who intend to apply to the most competitive universities, including the 16 universities that make up the Public and Private Ivy Leagues. The Elite Applicant Package supports these singular students in developing a distinctive top applicant profile including the strongest of admissions, honors and scholarship essays. Elite applicants will have one or more mock interviews in preparation for rigorous private interviews on college campuses and for scholarship competitions. Elite applicants will receive support in writing up to FIVE admissions essays. Deliverables include:
  • College Admissions Initial Consultation
  • All-Inclusive Package
  • PLUS:
    • Mock interview
      • 15 minutes of interview preparation including idea organization and practice
      • 30 minutes of formal interview practice
      • 15 minutes of evaluative debrief
      • Three-five page Professional Tutoring Interview Report
    • Essay Development (up to five essays)
      • The All-Inclusive Package’s two essays
      • Two additional essays
      • Two full hours of Essay Working Session
    • Candidate’s Choice
      • Fifth Essay Editing OR
      • Elite Mock Interview to prepare for the most rigorous Ivy League, Scholarship or Leadership Interview

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