The "Smart List" Package↓

The “Smart List” Package provides students and their families with the help and resources needed to create a “Smart List.” College Pursuit defines a “Smart List” as a well-balanced list of colleges that reflects a student’s goals, personality, and values. A “Smart List” will provide excellent options to consider when selecting a college.

When creating your Smart List, it is necessary to conduct purposeful self-reflection and research. Having professional guidance is helpful when sorting through colleges and determining admissibility in this competitive environment. College Pursuit will assist you with the necessary steps in achieving your “Smart List”.

Here are the specific tasks that define the “Smart List” Package:

• Initial Evaluation with student and parents – Gather all the relevant information.
• Process Overview - Define the timeline and action plan.
• Self-Reflection - Determine what is important to you when starting your search.
• Transcript Review – College Pursuit Network of college and high school counselors will review coursework, grades and activities when creating “Smart List”.
• Characteristics/Ranking - Prioritize college characteristics to drive search.
• College Research - Review internet sites, reference guides and websites.
• Create Preliminary List - Create preliminary list based on initial research.
• Campus Visits - Prepare you to attend college visits/tours and verify research.

Main Deliverable: “Smart List”

The "Admission" Package↓

The “Admission” Package provides students and their families with the assistance and organization necessary to complete all the requirements necessary to create a high-quality application. The application process is detail-oriented and can be both overwhelming and confusing. College Pursuit implements a system to minimize stress and remove the guesswork when completing your applications.

Our network of counselors makes certain that your applications are compliant with the college’s guidelines, requirements, and deadlines. College Pursuit’s support and guidance during the application process keeps parents from assuming the role of taskmaster—a role most parents would like to avoid.

Here are the specific tasks that define the “Admission” Package:

• Work with counselors one-on-one through the entire process to create the ideal application.
• Initial Evaluation - Gather all the relevant information.
• Process Overview - Define the timeline and action plan.
• Confirm Smart List - Counselor will determine if the list is “Smart”.
• Action Plan - Set deadlines and assignments to be compliant with all the college application requirements.
• Brag Sheet/Resume - Support development and provides reviews.
• Essay Planning/Review - Conduct a planning session and multiple reviews.
• Application Review - Ensure each application is of the highest quality.
• Interview Skill Training - Prepare student for interviews and additional opportunities to make a great impression.

Main Deliverable: Completed Applications

The "Elite" Package↓

The Elite Package supports students and their families in each of the areas and tasks outlined in the Smart List and Admission Packages. The “Elite Package” is ideal for college-bound families seeking support throughout both major phases of the College Selection and Admission (CSA) process.

The “Elite” Package also helps students make informed curriculum decisions, as well as create a plan for standardized testing and summer and extracurricular activities.

Here are the specific tasks that define the “Elite" Package:

• All tasks in the “SMART LIST” PACKAGE
• All tasks in “ADMISSION” PACKAGE
• Work with counselors one-on-one through the entire college application process.
• Standardized Testing Plan - Determine strategy and testing calendar/
• Curriculum review – Consider course options and advises on course selections.
• Review of activities - Review options both in and outside of school. (Summer, community service and employment)
• Determining where to attend - Discuss options and identify pros and cons.

Main Deliverables: Finalized “Smart List” and Completed Applications

The "Customized Task” Package↓

College Pursuit offers a “Customize” package for families who want to tailor specific tasks to address their unique CSA needs. A College Pursuit counselor will meet with the family to identify their specific objectives. After this assessment is complete, College Pursuit will submit a proposal estimating the time and resources required to assist the student and their family in meeting their objectives.