Services for Schools

Consulting for Educational Institutions
For the public, private, and charter school guidance departments, we conduct small group seminars, to improve the guidance process, and serve as an independent consulting resource. We have found that it is more effective to do small groups; it makes the students and parents feel more comfortable with asking questions, opening up, and listening more effectively.

We have found that cost of education and college placement is a top concern for families today in their selection and evaluation of both public and private schools. How schools manage this critical aspect of their educational process is crucial to maintaining their families' satisfaction, contributing to their students' future development, and securing their reputation. Explaining to students, parents, faculty, and their school board or board of trustees the level of competition and complexity in selective college admissions today, and the importance of connecting to a wide variety of colleges, helps them to see the school's college guidance process in context.

The professional team at the Excellence Matters can serve as the key independent resource for your school, church, or organization to ensure that your college guidance office is providing the best possible support for all of your students and families.

We do all we can to help students prepare for admission to colleges of their choice; given the nature of the admission process and selectivity of many colleges and universities, we do not guarantee admission to any specific institution.

What is included in our services?
Interviews with counselors and/or administrative staff to identify students, access the needs of selected students to determine academic and behavioral goals, as well as social, geographic and financial comfort.

An unbiased and confidential evaluation of the child’s needs and capabilities; evaluation of transcripts, test scores, psychological testing and activities.
Schedule small groups of individual students and/or their parents during school, after-school, or in the evening.

Referrals for tutoring and SAT/ACT coaching.
Financial aid and scholarship resources.
Create a college list of safety, target and reach schools.
Preparation of resumes of extracurricular activities.
Help with application essays and editing.
Advice regarding interviews and campus visits.
Review of applications to enhance students’ position among scores of applicants.