College Connection utilizes a program called Steps to Success, a process of discovery to assist high school students in fulfilling their college dreams.
The College Planning Center
The Steps to Success Program consists of one-on-one counseling sessions providing the following guidance, assistance and coaching services:
Student Self Analysis
Perform student interview including online personality profile
Participate in web-based college major interest survey to explore careers and potential areas of study
Advise on extracurricular activities and résumé and develop a Personal College Statement
College Readiness
Plan and review your student's high school curriculum
Review schedules and make a plan for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and AP
Provide worksheets, checklists and organizational strategies to manage important tasks and deadlines
Develop a plan for exploring potential careers and cooresponding college majors.
Learn interview and professional communication skills
College Search
Assist your student in developing their individual college criteria and provide a list of colleges containing various degrees of selectivity
Educate regarding strategies for college research using multiple sources of information
Prepare student for successful college visits
Assist in college applications including essay writing (topic development,critique and proofreading)
What if I live outside your area?
College Connection offers the Steps to Success program for high school students as a web-based service. So no matter where you live, we can provide advanced college planning services. Using web meetings, phone calls and email, this proven formula is now available to everyone - everywhere!
Your College Connection counselor will work one-on-one with you and your student to insure you stay on track during the busy high school years. You're not just logging onto an impersonal website, but have a dedicated College Connection counselor working closely with you in a process that is tailored for Distance Counseling.
How can I stay on track throughout my high school years?
