"You have been absolutely indispensable in the process. You helped Marcie make the necessary decisions, provided vital information and insights, got her to do the paperwork done on time, assisted her with the formulation, concepts, and revisions of the essays, and kept her focused and smiling.

None of this would have been done as effectively, efficiently, and with such good humor, without you." -H.L.

Educational Consulting Services

Grades 9 and 10 Meetings

Individual appointments are scheduled to discuss course work, grades, admission testing, and summer options.  Meetings are often extremely motivational and the impact of scholastic and extracurricular activities is assessed on a regular basis.

"Beyond your professional expertise, I think the way you supported my quirks really helped me stand out as an applicant and make me feel more confident in my chances."   M.S.

"Great job…you kept me on track and making decisions.  Thanks!"   P.L.

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Junior Meetings

Our junior year consulting sessions include an individual, personal review of the following:

 • junior year courses and grades
 • senior year program
 • which tests to take and when
 • what test preparation to consider
 • specific learning issues
 • extracurricular activities
 • hobbies and interests
 • leadership roles
 • honors and awards
 • employment
 • summer plans
 • college visits
 • college reference sources
 • a preliminary list of colleges to consider

Students receive specific suggestions and advice for strengthening their personal profiles and keeping doors open in the competitive college admission process.  Early planning and attention to detail as a high school junior will make the complex senior year application process more effective and rewarding.

Senior Process

The Senior Process is our comprehensive, personalized program of unlimited assistance for college bound high school seniors. Below is a list of the services which we provide in our Senior Process:

• Meet student and review academic and personal records
• Suggest appropriate testing, test dates, and test preparation
• Compile a comprehensive list of potentially rewarding college options
• Assist in contacting programs such as Fine Arts and Athletics
• Assist in selecting final list of colleges
• Discuss early action/early decision options
• Discuss special circumstances
• Review acceptances and assist in final college selection

• Assist in all phases of the application process including:
   •  prioritized lists:  activities, honors, work and summer experience
   •  trips to visit campuses:  maps, rating charts, tips, scheduling
   •  interviewing:  strategies and practice
   •  recommendations:  whom to ask and how to make them count
   •  transcripts and test scores:  how to obtain, forward and confirm
   •  essays:  assist with appropriate topics, style, technique, tone, format and editing
   •  final review of applications

We believe it is critical for students to consider the colleges that are most appropriate, places where they can not only find intellectual challenge, but where they can also flourish and grow personally.  Our Senior Process is designed to help students attain their goals.  For more information or an appointment in Los Angeles, Studio City, or Orange County, please call our office 310-202-0838.

"...Winter break is here…we are about to leave for Australia, and I don’t have to stress over sending in applications on time.  That will make the trip so much more relaxing for me, and probably for my mom too…  You helped me organize my priorities and ensure my essays were top-notch before I submitted them.  And I would never have gone to Operation Catapult if it weren’t for you!  I think those weeks were the catalyst that first got me excited about actually going to college."   S.E.

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about the attention, support, warmth, assistance, and expert guidance you have given my son and me."   J.S.

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