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At Annapolis College Consulting we know how important it is to find the college that is the right fit, that is why offer our services in a variety of packages to meet your individual needs.
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1:1 College Consulting
Our premium package helps your family from now through success. We will help your family navigate the often stressful waters of the college application process. Differentiating your student through their activities, essays, and the college application. We find the right fit academically, socially, geographically and financially.
Highly Selective Comprehensive Program
This program is for students who are interested in the most selective schools. In order to compete in this highly-competitive arena, we help the student differentiate themselves. The package includes the Comprehensive Program plus a unique research project, a quick prep test prep program and additional essay work.
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Brainstorming the best college essays is our jam. Choose the package you need.
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Our 4 distinct ACT and SAT courses offer a clear, proven study plan, customizable subject-level strategies that get students the score they want.
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We recommend Tutor Partners for your tutoring needs.Karima and her team are ready to help you through the e-school year.
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Financial Advisors
Ann Alsina of Covington Alsina is available to our clients to answer questions about saving for and paying for college without messing up your retirement. Having a financial plan early will make a big difference.
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Annapolis College Consulting partners with businesses, non-profits, and other professionals to provide students with internships, resources, and training needed to be prepared for the college application and admissions process.
Help Articles - Quick Reads
Useful information that's worth reading and will help in your college application processRecent Posts
Penn & Vandy-test-optional policies, waitlist and transfer activity, legacy admissions, and more.
We are happy to be reposting this article and webinar hosted by Expert Admission with guests Whitney Soule, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and Shane McGuire, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Vanderbilt University. Families need to understand that the college admissions landscape has changed drastically since the 80s and 90s and schools considered hard to get into are not virtually impossible for mere mortals. Does this scare us? No. There are over 4000 colleges and universities and the perfect school or program for your student may not be in the 25 top-ranked (or lowest admission rate) schools. We post this to simply educate you and provide some facts. Lee Norwood, Owner of Annapolis College Consulting
What are you paying for? The Stephen Curry overlooked college success.
Curry is perhaps the greatest pure shooter in NBA history, yet he was overlooked by top college basketball programs and ended up at Davidson University, a relatively unknown program at the time. Similarly, as admissions offices at elite colleges increasingly...
Brainstorming An Essay That Is Anything But Common
WILL YOUR ESSAY BE HOT, HOT, HOT? Imagine that your house is on fire. We know you would save your family and pets, but what if...you have just enough time to run back inside to save one (only one) item: no time to deliberate. You rush inside and grab the first item...
What Questions Should Your Student Be Asking Their Counselor?
9th and 10th Grade Whatever you call the school counselor at your child’s high school -- guidance counselor, college counselor, etc -- please know that they are an integral part of the college application process. A few elements of their job are: to offer college...
8 Essential Tips for Getting Started on that College Essay
The college essay is an important part of your application. Your test scores and grades provide the admissions officer insight into your...well...test scores and grades. Some consider these numbers an indicator of your readiness for the “rigors” of college studies....
College Prep for a Homeschooler
by Adriane Donkers, ACC Counselor If you are a high school homeschooler, you may be wondering how you should be helping your student prepare for college and college applications. One of the biggest concerns of homeschool families is whether their student will be...
Local College Expert to Speak at National Educational Conference TOPIC: Post-Covid Gen Z
Norwood’s workshop titled, Pivoting to Work with Generation Z, is set to take place Wednesday, May 18, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. EST. She will outline her strategy for success in consulting Post-Covid Gen Z students as it is imperative that we meet students where they are after two years of alternate education and college admissions.
Common App Essay Prompts Stay the SAME 2023!
The Common App folks recently announced that, for the 2022-23 application cycle, essay prompts will remain the same as last year. Article by Marcie Cowan Following is the full set of essay prompts for the coming admissions cycle: Some students have a background,...
Carol Dweck: A Summary of Growth and Fixed Mindsets
… [W]e can praise wisely, not praising intelligence or talent. That has failed. Don’t do that anymore. But praising the process that kids engage in: their effort, their strategies, their focus, their perseverance, their improvement. This process praise creates kids who are hardy and resilient.
Overcoming Test Anxiety
Test anxiety can be a debilitating and stressful experience. As a student, you may be feeling frustrated by your inability to calm yourself down and put your test preparation to good use. As a parent, you might be feeling at a loss in your abilities to provide helpful...