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Our Counseling Services

Passport 2 College - “One Stop” $400
For families who are looking for an initial consultation and who would benefit from a personal one to one meeting with Fred to gain information and perspective on where they stand in the admissions/college search process.

Services include:
Initial introductory call to begin the process (usually 30 minutes or more)

  • Review of questionnaires submitted prior to consultation. This includes: review of academic record, standardized testing (when available), personal and teacher references as well as any additional educational testing.
  • Clarify students educational goals and aspirations
  • Analysis and advice on application strategies and college choice including suggestions on current and future coursework, career interests, and choice of college major.
  • Review of college admissions timeline, including standardized testing schedule
  • Discussion of extra curricular activities to assist with developing a student profile/resume’.
  • Create a list of potential colleges/universities which fit the student’s academic and personal profile
  • Develop a plan for success!

Passport 2 College - “Around the World”
Designed for the student and family who are searching for a long term connection with Fred and would like to explore the world of college admissions and financial aid. “Around the World” offers complete guidance and information on the college search process.

Services include all those offered from the Passport2College, “One Stop” plus many additional features including but not limited to:
  • Provide on-going guidance throughout the college process
  • Help and strategies for visiting colleges and universities.
  • Preparing for college interviews ( Fred specializes in this area)
  • Assistance with essay writing
  • Help with college choice from among those institutions where the student has been admitted; finding the right “fit”
  • Unlimited email access for answers to questions throughout the year
  • In depth discussion on Fred’s “5 essential questions”.
  • Assistance with financial aid issues including timetables, discussion of matters relating to FAFSA, CSS Profile, demystifying the “language” of financial aid, and help with interpreting college and university financial aid decisions.
  • Follow up with the student during the first semester in college.

Fees for “Around the World” are based on the year of your son or daughter’s graduation from high school.

For those graduating in 2009- total fee of $2,500
(retainer of $2,000 and senior year payment of $500)

Hourly
Many families appreciate the opportunity to engage Passport 2 College through a part of the year at a time where critical help is needed. These services mix many of the elements from the above lists in order to maximize our support. At a rate of $100 per hour, typical expenditures might range between $200-$600 depending on needs.

Please call 401-423-1602 or email at Fred@passport2college.com for further information and details.