Individual attention
A counselor from day one. The file is walked, not left on a portal.
CATS Academy Boston · U.S.
University preparation. From Grade 9, not the last term.
Expert college counselors equip students with the knowledge, strategy and confidence the U.S. admissions process actually uses. Personalised from the first September — academic choices, extracurriculars, and a list that matches the student.
College counseling
- Starts
- Grade 9
- Campus visits
- 150+
- Policy
- Open door
- Through
- Postgrad
“I am really grateful to my college counselor. Because of him, I was accepted into some great colleges.”
The timetable
What sits in each year.
Introduction in 9 and 10. Essays, tests and visits in 11. Common App and lists in 12. Documentation through postgraduate.
| Your college counseling support includes | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An introduction to the college admissions process | Not in this year | Not in this year | Not in this year | ||
| Advice on what you can do to prepare | Not in this year | Not in this year | Not in this year | ||
| Help building a college essay that showcases strengths | Not in this year | Not in this year | |||
| Assistance registering for required standardized tests | Not in this year | Not in this year | |||
| Transcripts from previous schools, if needed | Not in this year | Not in this year | |||
| Advice on financial aid options | Not in this year | ||||
| Meetings with college and university representatives | Not in this year | Not in this year | |||
| Trips to local colleges and universities | Not in this year | Not in this year | |||
| Guidance on teacher recommendations | Not in this year | Not in this year | |||
| Support with Common App submissions | Not in this year | Not in this year | Not in this year | ||
| Finalizing college lists | Not in this year | Not in this year | Not in this year | ||
| Collecting and sending documentation, transcripts, recommendations | Not in this year | Not in this year | Not in this year | Not in this year |
How the file is held
University visits
150+ university visits to the campus each year. The rooms come here before the student goes there.
Open door
Meet at any time. Plan the route. Change it when the file changes.
Application guidance
Frequent reviews so Common App, lists, and recommendations actually leave on time.
A considered next step
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