Grad School Admissions Counseling Services

A qualified SpanOne counselor will guide you, step-by-step, through the complete graduate school admissions planning and application process:

Assess record, career goals and strengths

• Introduce you to the graduate school planning process and timeline
• Assess academic record, test scores, extracurricular activities, and special considerations
• Explore field of study and career goals
• Understand the criteria for college selection (cost, private/public, geography, small/large, other factors) and financial needs

Create a personalized application plan with recommended strategies

• Plan and build a strong resume through academics, work experience and extracurricular activities
• Develop “best fit” college list matched to student’s goals and interests
• Develop graduate school admissions test strategy and timeline
• Help prepare for college visits, fairs, and interviews
• Build an overall strategy to achieve your college goals

Help with the college applications

• Create an application timeline, and determine strategy for early action, early decision and regular decision
• Help student with selection of essay topics and craft essays that reflect his or her goals and achievements
• Advise on requests for letters of recommendation, scholarship applications, aids, and grants
• Guide student with completing college applications, and assist with college interview preparation
• Help with evaluation of admission and financial aid offers