College Applications: Essays, Test Scores, Resumés & Deadlines.
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You don’t just need a college advisor — you need a college strategist. In the competitive world of admissions, will your student stand out from others? With our expert guidance, we make the process seamless and personalized, and will help build a path to success by preparing your student now for the college admissions process.
Why Choose College Smart Start?
It’s not just you; the college admissions process is both overwhelming and vastly different than when most of us, as parents, last applied. It’s beyond challenging for students and parents to know how and when to start and how to find the right school that will match all of your student’s unique needs.
College Smart Start takes personalized advising and planning approach that meets students and families where they are and assists in getting students where they hope to be, whether they’re Ivy League bound, have struggled in high school, or consider themselves in between.
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“Choosing a college is more complicated and confusing now than ever. You wouldn't try to trek through the Amazon without a guide. Don't try to navigate the college jungle without Jodi. She gives actionable advice and insights while helping students (and parents) arrive at a decision they can feel confident and excited about. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
— Daughter attending University of South Carolina (with merit)
Essay & Applications
Our essay editors ensure that your student’s voice comes through clearly and that their essays truly stand out. Each of our editors has decades of experience in creative writing, copy writing/editing and has extensive experience collaborating with students to help develop their ideas and to execute them flawlessly. Obviously, the student is doing the heavy lifting and writing here, but our editors support them every step of the process from brainstorming to word choice, flow, syntax and grammar.
Services for Students
Expert advice and clear guidance to assist your student while navigating the entirety of the college admissions process.
One-on-one sessions with our seasoned team of creative writing professionals, professors, test prep gurus, educational and financial aid experts — facilitators who ensure all of the small, yet vital, moving parts of an application are in on time and on task.
Full-scale service: School selection, essay brainstorming and editing, resume writing, portfolio review, interview prep, scholarship search, and financial aid guidance and analysis.
We offer both PAY AS YOU GO and FULL-SCALE, CONCIERGE SERVICE. Utilize our experts as much or as little as you wish, to your best advantage.