People tell you that the Common Application essay is a personal narrative. But it’s not. It’s really a strategic marketing document masquerading as a personal narrative.
Whether your applying to college or independent private school, the admissions process is one of the most stressful periods in a child’s life…
When should my child start applying? What’s the best way to boost my child’s SAT and ACT scores? What extra-curricular activities will help my child stand out from all the other applicants? How can my child write application essays that maximize college admissions chances?
The whole college admissions process can feel overwhelming.
That’s where we come in.
During the past 15 years, over 90% of our students have gained admission to at least one of their top schools. How do we do it? Through our unique and highly individualized approach to college tutoring admissions services and consulting.
At WCP, we maximize your child’s chances of getting into to a top college by showing you how to:
- Create your college application brand
- Market yourself in your application essays
- Write essays that become the talk of admissions committees
- Highlight competitive advantages across all college application materials
- Maximize college admissions chances by building a distinctive academic and extra-curricular profile starting in 9th grade
1. The Experience of Our Founder and Head Admissions Consultant
Susan Osborn, Ph.D., has spent 30 years in higher education, in admissions at Vassar College, in the English department and Writing Program at Rutgers University, in the lab at The New Jersey Center for Research on Writing, and as a private tutor.
Dr. Osborn is also an award-winning writer and scholar and she brings both her education smarts and her writing smarts to every student relationship.
2. Individualized Service
We know that every child is unique and we show you how to combine all of your child’s strengths into a compelling and admission-winning application.
3. Our Reputation for Quality and Commitment
Dr. Osborn brings all of her insider’s knowledge and professional strengths to each student relationship and she uses all her skills to help your child develop, write, revise, and edit all parts of your child’s application materials. We know that every child can succeed and we don’t quit until the job is done.
4. Emotional Support
Applying to college and independent school can be emotionally difficult and often puts a strain on a family. As admissions experts, we know that one of our most important responsibilities is to be here for you and we take that responsibility very seriously. Whether you need to vent or just need to talk things over, we want you to rely on us to support you.
“My son had his heart set on NYU-Stern. But he only had a 3.0 GPA and SAT score of 1470. We were worried that he would be disappointed until we met Susan. She showed him how boost his odds by deepening his extra-curricular participation and by helping him write amazing essays (In fact, his English teacher said that our son’s application essay was the best he had ever read!). He got into NYU-Stern as well as two other top colleges on his list!”
Tim and Gail, parents of NYU freshman
Starting in your child’s first year of high school, we help your child:
• Design a course load that will capitalize on your child’s learning strengths and interests, and make an impact on college admissions committees
• Maximize admissions chances by designing an extra-curricular program that will add value to your child’s academic profile and boost college admissions chances
• Learn the best ways to prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT
• Build a network of connections with community leaders, college professors, and experts who will write stand-out college recommendation letters
•Create an ideal college application timeline for junior and senior year
• Build self-confidence and independence
• Take the worry and stress out of the college application process right from the start
Starting at the end of your child’s junior year, we help your child:
• Pick essay topics that will show how your child is ideally qualified for every college on your list
• Write compelling and original application essays that will become the talk of admissions committees
• Strategically revise, edit, and polish essays
• Write supplemental essays so that they add value to your child’s academic profile and maximize admissions chances
• Develop a college list that suits your child’s intellectual needs and professional aspirations
• Prepare to ace college interviews
• Maintain an organized admissions schedule
• Write requests for letters of recommendation that ensure letters will boost your child’s admissions chances
• Use a learning disability (LD) in a positive way that adds value to your child’s academic profile and boosts admissions chances
• Build self-confidence and independence
• Reduce stress
We also help parents craft quality parent statements that will help you child’s guidance counselor write a unique and compelling letter of recommendation.
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Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation with our founder and head admissions expert, Dr. Susan Osborn.
Susan Osborn, Ph.D.
