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Getting Started

 

Onward offers two 60-minute meetings - one in 9th and one in 10th grades - to help students understand what schools are seeking in academics, extracurriculars, and character. These meetings will provide a general timeline for the college admissions process and offer guidance with course selection, activities, and summer programs.

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Personalized Comprehensive Package

 

Onward’s Comprehensive Package can start at any time and includes up to 40 hours of the following services:

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• Self-understanding assessments, which can include personality, interests, college major, potential career assessments

• Review of student academic records and guidance on selecting high school classes

• Extracurricular and summer activities brainstorming and guidance

• Standardized testing plan and prep strategy

• College list building and refinement over time

• Demonstrated interest strategy and guidance

• College visit planning and guidance for touring and meeting with admission reps

• College interview preparation and practice

• Application assistance and review (*up to 12 applications)

• Personal statement, supplemental essays, and college video guidance, including brainstorming and topic development and review of drafts

• Financial aid general strategy and advice

• Timelines and due dates to guide the process

• Review of admissions offers and college selection guidance​

 

Senior Sprint

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This package is designed for rising seniors who may be getting a late start or need guidance during the home stretch as they refine their college list, demonstrate interest, and complete essays and applications. It includes 25 hours of the following services:

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• Review of student academic records and guidance on selecting senior year classes

• Extracurricular brainstorming and guidance for senior year

• College list building and refinement

• Demonstrated interest strategy and guidance

• College visit planning and guidance for touring and meeting with admission reps

• College interview preparation and practice

• Application assistance and review (*up to 10 applications)

• Personal statement, supplemental essays, and college video guidance, including brainstorming and topic development and review of drafts

• Financial aid general strategy and advice

• Timelines and due dates to guide the process

• Review of admissions offers and college selection guidance

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By the Hour 

Onward also offers hourly advising with a minimum of three hours to be used where needed. Purchases of 10 hours or more include access to the College Companion platform, a central hub where students can manage their academic plans, college lists, and each step of the application process.