Meeting

Time

Ideal Timeframe

Purpose

What should client bring?

Who Attends?

0

1/2 hour

Get to know Competitive Edge through a brief PowerPoint presentation, explain how Competitive Edge works and hear how we can meet your needs.

Student and Parent

1

1 hour

Dec-Apr, junior year

Get to know student, their academic history, extracurricular interests and any particular college preferences and/or thoughts they may have. 

Copy of transcript.  PSAT/SAT scores, signed contract and check for full amount.

Student

2

1 hour

Dec-Apr, junior year

Review Choosing Your College and Do What You Are results.  Begin to create personal college profile.  Set SAT I, SAT II and ACT test schedule.

Student

3

1 hour

Dec-Apr, junior year

Resume and cover letter preparation, standardized test schedule, college visits.

Completed resume Excel file (email to Frances in advance of meeting)

Student

4

1 ½ hour

Jan-May, junior year (cannot complete until PSAT completed)

College List Presentation

Student and parents

5

1 hour

Feb-June, junior year

Narrow down list of colleges based on student research.  Essay brainstorm and outline.  Tips on managing college applications.

Student research on colleges presented Timeline of life (used for essay)

Student