We know this is a busy month with AP testing, graduation, parties, life, etc., so we are hoping this message helps ease some of the stress you may be feeling about your student heading off to college later this summer.
If your student is still trying to make a final college decision, we are here to help! Please reach out to us to set up a meeting or a phone call. We understand this is a big decision, and choosing the right college will not only impact your student’s life, but yours as well.
Most students have already paid the Freshman Enrollment Deposit and completed the housing contract. The next step is to complete registration for your college’s summer orientation. Please remember that the date will not be confirmed until your student’s orientation registration is paid in full. Make sure your student has their college e-mail set up and that they are checking it regularly.
College websites should have a full checklist including information on everything from Placement tests, housing needs, and hotel options to exactly what forms are needed for immunizations.
When thinking of packing for freshman year and moving, it is a good idea to have your student coordinate with the new roommate(s) as to how to furnish their new “home.” You only need one microwave, one fridge, possibly an ice-maker (the newest cool dorm accessory) and the right tools in case you are lofting, lifting or assembling bunkbeds, shelves etc. For students who will be traveling from far distances, shipping your items to the college is a great option and waiting to shop locally can help too. You will receive your college address after room selection and will be able to ship items shortly thereafter. For room ideas and other interesting tips, you and your student should follow us on Instagram @annapcollegeconsulting.
Lee Norwood’s visionary ideas led to the establishment of College Sharks, which today helps thousands of families get the help they need as they embark on the college process.
There are only a handful of brands and platforms worldwide that have genuinely upped the game in their sector and gone out of the conventional realms to create a unique niche. These brands have also made a positive difference in the lives of others. Founder Lee Norwood is one such founder, the heart and soul behind College Sharks, a virtual college consulting platform that has been consistently revolutionising the education sector, empowering families with affordable and expert college consulting. Focusing on how to pay for college, how to find the right-fit college, and how to help your student stand out, College Sharks has risen today as a groundbreaking virtual college consulting platform that aims to help families with expert college consulting.
In short, College Sharks helps families navigate the overwhelming college admissions process, showing them what steps to take, when to take them and why they matter. Lee aims to provide expert guidance at a fraction of the cost of traditional one-on-one private consulting services. Her passion for easing the college process for all led Lee to the forefront of the industry already. She has become a leading figure in college consulting, thriving on perseverance, passion, resilience and innovation. She spent 23 years in pharmaceutical sales and one day realized she sought a more fulfilling career path.
During the pandemic, she seized the opportunity to purchase Annapolis College Consulting and successfully expanded it fivefold, reaching more students and adding new consultants. This led her to earn several prestigious awards and accolades, including being featured in USA Today, CEO Weekly, and MSN Business Insider. She loves speaking at national industry conferences such as IECA and HECA and mentors within the consulting community while also being a trainer for leading college consulting software CounselMore.
Lee explains how choosing the right college often serves as a daunting task for many families. With the student-to-counselor ratios in high schools averaging over 400 to 1, personalised guidance is often scarce. It is easy to feel lost in the evolving landscape of college admissions, from selecting the right school to navigating financial aid options. Lee understands these struggles first-hand and has made it her mission to bridge the gap. Her desire to reach more families with expert advice in a cost-effective and accessible format led to the establishment of College Sharks.
Some primary reasons that have helped College Sharks stand out include its step-by-step guidance, high-quality consulting at affordable rates, expert insights from seasoned professionals, fun and interactive content, and practical strategies to maximize available scholarships and aid. Lee is known for her authenticity and no-nonsense approach to the admission process. With College Sharks, Lee is dedicated to offering a fresh and engaging approach to college admissions consulting. Its virtual platform offers monthly, bite-sized guidance for parents and teens through an easy-to-use virtual platform.
Lee’s visions for College Sharks go beyond helping individual families. In the near future, Lee Tracy Norwood envisions College Sharks to take off and help more families feel more comfortable with the college process. She aims to have a non-profit division that can offer the product to underserved communities. By democratising college consulting, she hopes to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed. She is focusing on how a high school system can be paired with College Sharks to help schools serve more students, even at the school-level. College Sharks helps families embark on the college admissions process with ease and confidence.
