
High School and College Planning

High School and College Planning
We understand that navigating the high school and college planning process is complicated and can be overwhelming.
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The professionals at Laura George Consulting guide families throughout the journey to college, providing customized assistance to meet each student’s unique goals and needs.
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Our most commonly requested services include:
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Maximizing the High School Experience
This is an excellent option for families who would like assistance with four-year academic planning, guidance on extracurricular opportunities, and understanding important timelines in the college planning process.
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Exploring Major and Career Options
Most people choose a major based on interest areas and fields that feel familiar. Our process not only incorporates interests, but also focuses on aptitudes and how those personal strengths align with potential majors and careers.
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College Search and Selection
Choosing best-fit colleges/universities from over 4.000 options in the U.S. (and many more abroad) can be a daunting process. Our college selection process helps students to identify and research schools that match each unique individual academically, socially, and financially, among many other factors.
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Scholarship Guidance
We help students and families identify legitimate local, national, and special-interest scholarships that match each student’s unique background and goals. We do the searching so students can focus on the applications.
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Please contact us for more information about these services or other high school/college planning topics of interest.
College Planning Timeline
Beginning in 8th grade, we travel the road to college with you, including high school planning, test prep, college and major selection, and the college application process.
8th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
(First Half)
11th Grade
(First Half)
11th Grade
(Second Half)
Finalize College
List
11th Grade
(Second Half)
12th Grade
(First Half)
Complete College Applications and Essays
Complete College FAFSA/CSS
Prep for Admission Interviews
12th Grade
(First Half)
12th Grade
(Second Half)
12th Grade
(Second Half)
Explore Aptitudes and College Major Interests
Explore College Financing Options
Explore Academic and Extracurricular Activities and Develop Resume
Arrange College Campus and Virtual Visits
Create Athletic/Arts Portfolio (if applicable)
Apply for College Scholarships
ACT/SAT Selection, Test Prep, and Testing
Request
Recommendation Letters