Basic Family Service
This service is designed to get students and parents started on the right foot when they start to think seriously about the college-going process. This service can start as early as the end of 9th grade or as late as fall of 12th grade. The Basic Family Service consists of:
- The completion of a brief financial statement by parents (Optional)
- An in-person or Webinar meeting with student and
parents, consisting of:
a.
A review of all aspects of preparation for
college with suggestions on possible areas of improvement. Topics include:
i.
Preferred college type, location, size,
reputation, etc
ii.
Intended/possible majors
iii.
High school course distribution, level
iv.
High school grades, GPA, class rank
v.
Academic and non-academic honors
vi.
PSAT, SAT, PreACT, ACT, SAT Subject Test, and AP scores
vii.
Extra-curricular activities in school
viii.
Individual talent, leadership roles
ix.
Outside of school activities
x. Volunteering, work for pay
xi Effective use of summer vacation
xi.
Hobbies and interests
- An admission committee-type review of academic
and personal credentials by using the BCP Evaluatorâ„¢ to give the student an
admission rating
- Comparison of the student admission rating to
the selectivity level of listed colleges, and arrange schools into categories depending
on admission chances
- Suggest other colleges based on student
preferences and admission probabilities
- Work to present the strongest
admission application in areas of importance such as high school courses, standardized testing, school
activities, talent, use of summer vacation, and community service.
- If the student is an athlete, discuss the
college recruiting process
- An evaluation of the interest assessment
questionnaire
- If requested, provide an overview of possible eligibility
for need-based aid
If you have questions, call me at (609) 737-7377 or send an email to dbett@verizon.net with a number where I can reach you.
If you would like to schedule a meeting I will need various forms completed and returned beforehand. Go to Questionnaires.
Other Services
For FamiliesThe above is a one-time service. For families who are looking for assistance through the entire college-going process, go to
Continuing Counseling Service.
For Groups
In addition to my family counseling service, I am available to give a presentation on admission and financial aid. Click on Presentations.