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                           A Customized Roadmap to Top University Admissions

College Planning Corp. (CPC) provides comprehensive support in three core areas to help students gain admission to top universities and successfully embark on their college journey.

1. Top University Admissions Consulting: Strategies to Maximize Acceptance Rates

CPC's admissions consulting goes beyond simple application submission, focusing on unleashing each student's full potential to open doors to Ivy League and other prestigious universities.

• GPA & Test Score Management:

  • Close GPA Management Service: To maintain the high school GPA essential for top university admission, our expert teachers provide personalized, in-depth management services for each student. Maintaining excellent grades in core subjects, including AP courses, is one of our top priorities.

  • CPC PREP: We offer professional tutoring services and classes for SAT and ACT test score improvement to help students achieve their target scores.

  • Support for Students with Lower Scores: For students with a lower GPA (below 3.5) and ACT/SAT (below 25/1100), we create opportunities and propose alternatives for admission to their desired top-tier universities, strengthening their capabilities and executing strategic action plans to deliver results.

• Extracurricular Activities & Portfolio Enhancement:

  • Differentiated Portfolio: We help students create an impressive university portfolio by leveraging their unique potential through various competitions, science fairs, and customized special achievements.

  • Extensive Experience: Our deep understanding and practical expertise in diverse extracurricular activities such as research in various fields, summer programs, internships, and club founding allow us to maximize students' strengths.

• Customized Applications & Mentoring:

  • Ivy League Admissions Officer Insights: We provide practical insights into what top university admissions officers truly look for in applications, helping students craft their own compelling applications.

  • Comprehensive Application Guidance: We teach effective college essay writing (what to avoid and emphasize) and guide students on how to secure strong recommendation letters. We also provide guidance on filling out the Common Application and university-specific supplemental essays.

  • One-on-One Mentoring Service: We offer professional mentoring services to help students navigate academic priorities during adolescence and address their concerns about career paths. Our Ivy League-educated mentors provide regular, personalized support from the time of university acceptance until enrollment.

  • Tailored University & Major Selection: We help students choose the optimal university and major based on their strengths and goals, developing successful application strategies. We also offer free aptitude tests and consultations to help students find majors that align with their personality types.

2.  Financial Aid Services: Experts in Reducing Tuition Burden

CPC provides professional financial aid services to help students reduce their tuition burden and achieve financial stability during their college life.

• Financial Aid Maximization Strategy: We provide detailed information on each school's financial aid budgets and guide students on how to best prepare to maximize their college financial aid award package.

• Application Assistance & Consultation: We assist with the federal and state financial aid application process and help set up college savings plans (e.g., 529 plans). We also provide assistance with completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile, which are crucial for financial aid applications.

• Comprehensive Financial Aid Information: We offer detailed information on various types of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and loans.

• Special Circumstance Support: We provide financial aid information for international and undocumented students, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities.

      3.  Consultation & Roadmap: A Clear Guide to College Admission

CPC provides systematic consultations and roadmaps to help students and parents clearly understand the college admission process and make the best decisions.

• Informative Consultations: Initial consultations provide students and parents with a practical roadmap and help alleviate the burden of college costs.

• Optimal University Selection: We utilize college matching search engines to help students find universities that are the best fit for them and guide them in developing an effective college search strategy.

• Financial Aid Data Analysis: We compare past financial aid award data from desired schools and help students choose universities that offer the most financial support.

• Importance of Early Preparation: We emphasize the importance of starting preparation from 9th or 10th grade (high school freshman/sophomore year) for successful admission and help devise concrete plans accordingly.

Together with our financial aid services, College Planning Corp. provides professional and personalized help during your application process. We can help you choose the college that fits you best, apply for federal/state financial aid, and build college saving plans. We have helped many families to save thousands of dollars in college tuition each year.