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OUR SERVICES
At Annapolis College Consulting, we know that finding the right college isn't just about rankings—it's about fit. That’s why we offer a range of service packages tailored to meet each student’s individual needs, goals, and timeline. Whether you're looking for comprehensive support or targeted guidance, we’re here to help you navigate the process with confidence and clarity.
96% of Our Students Got Accepted at Their Top 3 Schools!
Concierge Package
Our signature comprehensive program from now through application submission.
- College list strategy
- Essays, activities & application support
- Unlimited support within our process
- Services include application/essay reviews for up to 10 college (or 4 highly selective schools)
BEST FOR MOST FAMILIES
Highly Selective Comprehensive Program
For students pursuing the most selective colleges.
Everything in Concierge, plus:
- In-depth differentiation strategy
- Research or special project component
- Online pre-test support (Test Prep included)
- Expanded essay guidance
BY INVITATION ONLY
12-Hour College Consulting Package
Flexible, focused support for the topics you need the most.
- Use your hours for strategy, essays, reviews, testing, merit aid & more
- Includes meetings, research & preparation time
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Option to upgrade to comprehensive if space is available
FLEXIBLE & CUSTOMIZED
Application Strategy Package
A clear, efficient plan to approach the application process with confidence.
- Access to our video series, resources and college list-building tool
- Review of college list, activities, personal statement & application
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Review College List, Classes/Testing/Teacher Recs, Extracurriculars, Personal Statement, Final Application and a wrap up meeting
STRATEGIC & FOCUSED
One And Done Application Review
Professional review for students who are nearly ready to submit.
- 30-min kickoff meeting
- Review application (Common App, UC or
Coalition) - Written report with feedback & recommendations
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Option to add additional hours if needed
FINAL REVIEW & FEEDBACK
New! DIY Virtual College Consulting
Monthly and Annual Memberships Available
Raise your scores with the Sharks
Tutoring, SAT/ACT Crash Courses and Power Hours
Partnerships and Community Involvement
Get the skills, networking, and confidence you need to succeed as you move ahead to college
Annapolis College Consulting partners with businesses, non-profits, and other professionals to provide students with internships, resources, and training needed to be prepared for the college application and admissions process.
Help Articles - Quick Reads
Useful information that's worth reading and will help in your college application processRecent Posts
How To Pay For College: Chesapeake Family Interviews Lee Norwood of Annapolis College Consulting
Merit Aid, Financial Need-Based Aid, Grants, Loans, Scholarships…what do all of these terms mean when your family is applying to college? Understanding the college application process, knowing which schools may offer your student Merit Aid and utilizing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are very important pieces of the puzzle. This interview/bolg/podcast from Third-Floor Views will provide the listener/viewer with a strong starting point to understanding the price you pay for college.
Making the Most of Your College Visit
The best time to visit a college is when classes are in session and everyone is there doing their daily work. IT IS IMPORTANT TO FIND YOUR PEOPLE. Students, professors, staff, and all the employees who gather on the grounds of a campus define that unique community.
The College that Just Sent an Acceptance Letter WANTS You to Ask for a Better Price
From the college’s point of view, an accepted applicant that appeals for more financial aid is an applicant that might still commit.
SAILING INTO COLLEGE
Sailing Into College Are you ready to hoist the sail? One of the often-asked questions college counselors will field is about students participating in athletics in college. As we are Annapolis College Consultants, more often than not, the sport in...
6 College Visit Tips
Finding the right college fit requires matching multiple key characteristics. College visits are an important part of a well-rounded college research strategy. Often, a drive by or quick walk through simply will not give you the real feel for a college. In particular,...
Waitlisted? Listen to the Music Play
Should You Stay? Or Should You Go? Hurry up and wait! It can be sooooooo hard to stay patient after applying early, hearing from other schools on your list, waiting for that special date when your dream school is passing down admissions decisions. and SCREEETCH...
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Or is it?
Summer might seem far away, but it is important to start making your summer plans now. The goal is to use your summer to show interest in an activity, to try something new, to attend a program of interest, to conduct research, and all with the goal of differentiating...
Dartmouth Dean of Admissions: ‘It’s Not About the College, It’s About You’
For a college list, begin your exploration and discovery phase — whether you are a senior with a decision to make or a junior bouncing at the starting line — then progress to your list of options. Your list (or your decision) will shift as priorities rise and fall. A few might evaporate, and others might reveal themselves as you learn more about the various options and consider them through your prism. It’s a fluid process. Shifts are normal, good even.
Highly Selective Admissions FAQ
In the world of college admissions, “highly selective” mean that these are schools that will turn down a vast majority of applicants, and these are schools that could easily fill their school (several times over) with qualified students from their applicant pool. Your college list should fit your student academically, geographically, socially and financially.
The College Application Process- Podcast featuring Lee
The college application process has changed a bit over the last 30 years. From the Common App to the Essays and Standardized Testing, it can be stressful attempting to help your student transition to college. Here is some sage advice.