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Applying to college can be overwhelming.
Let us help.
Are you a high school student (or the parent of one) who is stressing out about college? Let Steph Shea guide you through the confusing waters of the college application process.
Since 2000, Steph has been advising and mentoring students during the important transition from high school student to college freshman. Steph works with students on everything related to college admissions: selecting high school courses, designing summer plans, completing the Common App, producing essays that truly shine, and everything in between. Steph can help with the whole shebang, or simply assist with specific parts of the process.
Remove the stress from the family dynamic; let Launch manage the process.
There is a college for every kid. Steph and the Launch team will help find the right one.
How we can help…
Where to Apply
By getting to know the student well — their hobbies, academic pursuits, school clubs, music, athletic endeavors, geographical preferences, personality type — we are able to recommend colleges that could be a good fit. The student does their own research on the schools, and together, over time, the college list comes to life. It’s not about finding the “best” schools, but rather, the right ones.
Essays
The Common App requires one 650-word essay and most colleges also require their own supplemental essays. Together, we will brainstorm ideas for how to approach each prompt, and we will edit each response as many times as it takes so that the student ultimately submits essays that are grammatically perfect, memorable, exciting to read, and that give insight into who they are as a human and as a student.
The Common App
We will complete the Common Application together, ensuring that all parts are complete and accurate and that all applications are submitted on time.
Everything Else . . .
Whether it is choosing classes for senior year, selecting a summer job, or deciding to submit SAT scores, we will help. Applying to college requires organization and hard work, and we will guide the student through it all. More than that, with LAUNCH, the college journey becomes a learning experience for the client. Students become more invested in the outcome because they are the key player in the process.
What people are saying…
Steph gave me great advice. She suggested some schools I hadn’t thought about and gave me good essay ideas. She helped me understand the whole application process and made sure I was doing things on time, like asking for my teachers' recommendations early. Steph was great!
– Lucy (student)
Let’s chat!
Arlington, VA
Rehoboth Beach, DE & virtually worldwide
Steph@LaunchU2College.com
(703) 475-8337