Does Your Child Really Need Private College Guidance?
For better or for worse, where your child goes to college has the power to determine the outcome of the rest of their lives: what field they enter for their career, the life-changing experiences they have, and the lifelong friends they make. No matter who your child is or what kind of student they are, the college application process is its own beast.
For example, writing a 650-word Personal Statement that properly showcases all of your best traits (without coming off as bragging) is not only a source of anxiety to all students, but an extremely difficult task. Mastering the application, the interview, the college essay-- all of it!-- requires an entirely unique skill set.
By working with the right college coach, you can help your child put their absolute best foot forward. Revolution College’s private college coaches could be exactly the kind of experts you are looking for.
Here are our responses to a few commonly heard reservations:
“Isn’t the school counselor sufficient?”
The college application process can be deceptively complex. As early as the beginning of high school, the questions start flowing in:
How early should I ask for a recommendation letter?
How many schools should I apply to?
Which schools should be my safeties?
Should I take the SATs?
Sure, schools have guidance counselors of their own that can address these questions. But school guidance counselors have many students to look after; at the average public high school, one guidance counselor is tasked with supporting 415 students.
It is virtually impossible for school counselors to give your student the extensive one-on-one attention that they need to have the strongest application possible. This is what makes private counselors all the more important for application success.
“My kid can do this on their own, or at least with help from me!”
No matter how capable you or your child are, today’s admissions landscape is increasingly difficult to navigate. Acceptance rates have rapidly decreased over the past 15 years:
This means that even if your kid is smart, they have to be more than a good student: they need to stand out from the crowd.
While this may feel daunting, our counselors see this process as an opportunity for your child’s own self-discovery. We’ll help your child further solidify their aspirations and their own individual voice.
We will also help your child navigate any difficult feelings or emotions, and act as a third party to avoid unnecessary conflict between the parent and child.
“But it’s pricey.”
Yes, private college guidance is a significant investment that should certainly be taken seriously. College tuition is an even larger investment that lies around the corner.
Many students take on this process on their own, get into college, and do fine for themselves. However, 38% of first time college students will transfer, a process that can be ridden with emotional, and financial, heartache.
So, consider: would you rather invest money in a college that is not going to ultimately make your child happy, or invest in a service that seeks to pair your child with colleges that are the perfect fit?
We dedicate ample time and extensive research to curating a college list based on your child’s preferences as well as our expert’s knowledge on all the amazing colleges out there, increasing your child’s chances of ending up somewhere that will make them happy.
College Counseling Customized to Your Child’s Needs
Revolution College is here to make your child’s college application process as stress-free and successful as possible.
We’ll work together with you and your child to create a personalized application roadmap, craft stellar essays, and thoroughly tackle each step of the application process with ease.