Services
Jackie offers a full range of services, allowing students to gain successful outcomes. Here are some of the tasks on which Jackie has worked with students:
Early mentoring for 9th and 10th graders
Review of transcripts and courses
Advice with course selection and activities at an early stage
Help in selecting summer programs
Creation of preliminary and final college lists
Help students with organization and accomplishing application tasks, helping students scaffold and stay on track to meet deadlines
Help students select a range of college options: reach, target, likely colleges
Creation of a strategy that highlights each student’s strengths, with an ED/EA application plan
Help each student articulate and highlight his/her own story
Advice on interviewing (mock interviews)
Help students complete the Common App/Coalition application platforms
Common Application/Coalition Application essay development
Individual college supplemental essay development
Guidance in selecting teacher recommendations
Creation of SAT/ACT testing strategy
Discussion of Activities/Athletics/Community Service/Leadership opportunities
Help guide students applying abroad
Review of acceptances, financial aid packages, and merit scholarships with an eye towards affordability
Help student apply for merit and need-based scholarships
For specialized art students:
Advice with Studio Art/Performing Arts Conservatories
Help students stay organized with portfolios
Help students stay on task with pre-screenings and early deadlines
For recruited athletes:
Offer early support to students hoping to be recruited with an eye towards NCAA or NAIA athletic recruiting.
Based on coach input, help students with selecting appropriate college division
Help students contact college coaches for recruiting and showcases
Help students navigate NCAA recruiting guidelines, including with course selection
Jackie works with students both nationwide and globally using Zoom, Google Suite, and other tools. She specializes in building face to face relationships in New England States, such as within Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. She has worked with students in the following towns:
Massachusetts: Sudbury, Stow, Concord, Hudson, Holden, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, Barnstable, Hyannis, Cotuit, Falmouth, Sandwich, Sturbridge
Connecticut: Essex, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, East Lyme, New London, Groton, Mystic, Stonington
Rhode Island: Westerly, Warwick, Providence.