Services
The college admissions process can feel overwhelming and stressful. Expert Edge provides guidance and support to families and individuals, so that they can enjoy the experience. We take the time to get to know what matters to your student and understand the family’s priorities and needs. Let us manage the details of the process and allow you to focus on finding the college or graduate program where your student will thrive.
Comprehensive Packages
These packages are personalized to your needs and timeline. Ideally, we work with families starting early in their high school years, so that we can find the best college matches for your student and undertake the process in a thoughtful, deliberate, and stress-free manner.
One sample package structure might begin early in a student’s junior year and consist of 12-16 sessions over junior and senior year wherein we work on exploring the student’s personality, aptitudes, and interests; conduct research and build the college list; plan campus visits; discuss financial aid and scholarships; decide on testing strategies; develop essays, activities lists, and common application personal statement; and manage the application and decision process.
A la Carte Services
If you need additional help with, or want to focus on individual steps of, the application process like identifying summer or gap year opportunities, building a college list, applying for scholarships, or developing essays, we can craft smaller packages or add-ons that meet your needs.
Visual and Performing Arts Applications
Applications for visual and performing arts programs often require additional portfolios, supplemental essays, interviews, and videos. Dr. Porst will use her expertise in cinema and media studies to help students develop portfolios and application materials for these programs that will clearly showcase your talents and potential.
Graduate Admissions
If you would like to pursue graduate school, we can help you to identify the best graduate programs for your career goals and work with you to craft the strongest application possible through interview coaching, choosing writing samples, and essay development and revision.
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
— John Dewey, American philosopher and educator