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We believe that a strong relationship with her young clients is at the heart of our success. We strongly prefer, therefore, to work continuously with clients from the spring of their junior year in highschool until applications are submitted in November.

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My services include:

An overview of the application process with student and parents, including a month-by-month timeline

Tutorials (and homework!) on how to research colleges

Advice on which colleges to visit and when

A personalized assessment of needs, interests, and likelihood of admission

An individualized list of colleges to consider

An action plan for the process that meets your child’s needs

Ongoing feedback about how to keep the process low-stress

Recommendations for how to maximize your child’s chance of admission for each college

Weekly one-on-one meetings with students beginning in June of junior year with follow up emails to the students

Monthly progress reports to parents

Access to parent support meetings

Access to current students and/or parents at many schools across the country

A plan for soliciting strong letters of recommendation with writing and editing assistance for the requests

One-on-one writing and editing assistance with activities lists for the Common Application and University of California application (if applicable)

Assistance with navigating SCOIR, if applicable

Completion of the Common Application and/or Coalition application

Completion of University of California application, if applicable

Completion of other states’ applications, if applicable

Completion of applications to college that require their own applications, if applicable

Preparation for interviews

Support for your child to make the process manageable (and maybe even a little bit fun)

Our comprehensive package includes all of these services and supports up to 10 college applications (with the UCs counting as one college) with a maximum of 50 one-on-one hours of counselor time and 50 additional hours of counselor time outside of meetings

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that starting counseling can feel like a big step, and you may have some questions before getting started

How long is a typical session?

Session lengths vary based on your preference. We offer 30-minute, 60-minute, and 90-minute sessions to accommodate different needs.

What can I talk about in counseling?

You can discuss anything that’s on your mind, including stress, anxiety, relationships, career concerns, self-confidence, and personal growth. Your counselor will provide a safe and judgment-free space.

Is counseling confidential?

Yes! All sessions are completely confidential. We follow professional ethics and privacy laws to ensure your information stays secure.

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions depends on your personal goals. Some people find a few sessions helpful, while others prefer ongoing support for deeper personal growth. Your therapist can help guide you.

Helping your child get to the right college.

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Martha Crowe

martha@crowecollegecounseling.com

San Diego, CA