COLLEGE ADMISSION GUIDANCE
We believe the most powerful applications center around a unique story — and we help each student tell theirs with authenticity, clarity and confidence.
Our Mission
At Elite College Advising, our mission is to provide deeply personalized college admissions guidance that empowers every student to present their most authentic and compelling self. We are committed to crafting strategies tailored to each student’s strengths, aspirations, and story — not a one-size-fits-all template.
Our Principles
- Affordable and accessible guidance for all.
- Empowering, not overwhelming families.
- Valuing transparency and authenticity over hype.
- Skills building for life beyond college.
Our Approach
- Understand the student, not just the statistics.
- Craft a story that’s uniquely yours.
- Build a strategy for every step.
- Guide, refine, and support as needed.
Our Areas of Expertise
Academic Transcript
Together, we create a plan that charts out your academic journey with a mix of APs, IBs, Dual enrollments, Honors, etc.
College List
We help you identify your best-fit colleges and build a balanced list of targets, reaches, and safeties.
Essays
Work with us to craft an authentic personal statement and highly customized supplemental essays that bring your story to life.
Activities
Get customized guidance for the kind of co-curriculars that showcase your strengths and help you stand out.
Awards
Identify awards that make a real impact — and get expert support applying to the most competitive and prestigious opportunities.
Recommendations
Collaborate with us to select exceptional recommenders, develop compelling brag sheets, and position yourself uniquely.
Grade-Level Admission Checklists
The path to college doesn’t begin in senior year — it unfolds across the entire high school journey. From freshman year’s early exploration to junior year’s testing and campus visits, every phase matters. Staying on top of key deadlines for coursework, testing, scholarships, and applications helps ensure your student never misses an opportunity they’ve worked hard to earn.
9th Grade
- Take the most rigorous course load you can handle and aim for top grades.
- Join 2–3 activities that genuinely interest you; start building depth early.
- Begin light exploration of academic interests (clubs, competitions, reading)
10th Grade
- Continue advanced coursework; consider AP/IB/honors where appropriate.
- Start competing: academic competitions, debate, STEM fairs, writing contests, etc.
- Take the PSAT for practice and consider diagnostic SAT/ACT testing.
- Seek opportunities for summer programs or enrichment tied to your interests.
11th Grade
- Take the highest course rigor available (AP/IB/dual enrollment).
- Take the PSAT (National Merit potential) and the SAT/ACT early in the year.
- Take on leadership roles or launch a passion project, nonprofit, research project, or initiative.
- Build a targeted college list and attend info sessions with top-choice schools.
- Begin drafting your personal statement in late spring.
12th Grade
- Finalize a compelling application narrative (impact, leadership, intellectual curiosity).
- Complete college apps early (EA/ED if strategic).
- Secure strong teacher recommendations from rigorous courses.
- Continue leadership, research, or advanced coursework—don’t ease up.
- Apply for scholarships and complete financial aid forms early.
Students Testimonials
Our students represent a wide range of academic stages and ambitions. Their reflections highlight the meaningful impact of structured guidance, individualized planning, and long-term support throughout the college preparation process.
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When you work with us, you get complimentary access to Panels, the easiest way to manage the college application process, without missing deadlines, emails or action items.
