Services for College Admissions Consulting

Get an Early Start

The sooner you can start the college search and application process the better. This can lessen the stress of being certain of what is required and meeting deadlines. Regardless of when you begin the process however, Navigation Academy is ready and willing to help.

Guidance

We help you navigate the process! We described this as a maze because it has many changing paths that can lead you to your goals and other paths that can leave you confused. It is our job to help you identify the “best fit” schools and to educate you on the requirements needed for admission. We guide you through the maze of testing, classes, and activities that schools consider important for applicants. We help you assess your skills and interests and set realistic goals.

Preparation is Key

We understand that students and parents often have very different ideas and priorities when it comes to the preparation needed for college admissions, so we begin our consultation with an in-depth meeting with both the student and their parents and assess the following:

• What is important to the student and the parent/s.
• The student’s academic standing and extracurricular activities.
• The student’s character, attributes, and goals.

College Visits

It’s time to visit schools! We recommend visiting the colleges that are on your list. We help you coordinate your visits, so you can make an informed decision. We also understand that college life is important, so you need to get a feel for the atmosphere and culture of the schools. Every school has its own personality. Ultimately, the question is, “Where do you see yourself?”

The Cost of Higher Education: FAFSA, Scholarships and Student Loans

There are many choices out there for college and each comes with a price tag. Even though this is an investment in your student’s future, it can be a financial shock. As part of our consulting, we work with you on your FAFSA and help you find available scholarships. Identifying the scholarships that match your student’s qualifications is a large part of our consulting services. We go beyond the listing services found online by also working with the colleges to help find funds based on the skills and qualification of each student.

College Application

It’s application time, and there are deadlines to meet and essays to write. You are not alone! This is part of our consulting service. We monitor your applications, offer suggestions and encouragement in a timely manner to meet deadlines.