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OUR SERVICES
At Annapolis College Consulting we know how important it is to find the college that is the right fit, that is why offer our services in a variety of packages to meet your individual needs.
96% of Our Students Got Accepted at Their Top 3 Schools!
Concierge Package
1:1 College Consulting
Our premium package helps your family from now through success. We will help your family navigate the often stressful waters of the college application process. Differentiating your student through their activities, essays, and the college application. We find the right fit academically, socially, geographically and financially.
Highly Selective Comprehensive Program
This program is for students who are interested in the most selective schools. In order to compete in this highly-competitive arena, we help the student differentiate themselves. The package includes the Comprehensive Program plus a unique research project, a quick prep test prep program and additional essay work.
Essay Corner
Brainstorming the best college essays is our jam. Choose the package you need.
12 Hour Package
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Partnerships and Community Involvement
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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
Do I Really Need a College Counselor? Here’s the Truth.
7 Reasons hiring a college counselor/consultant will help your family to navigate the college application process. Lower stress. Raise results. Get money off of tuition.
Choosing Undergraduate Business as a Major? ~ Program Research Will Be Important
For students interested in Business, there are so many great schools and programs out there waiting to be discovered. Check out websites, sign up for tours and information sessions and spend some time investigating schools, campuses and programs. From there, cast a thoughtful net and see what opportunities emerge from accounting to marketing to IT.
Junior Year: The One That Matters Most
Real Talk about College Admissions: You do not need to know everything, but you do need momentum. Junior year isn’t about being perfect. It’s about progress, commitment, and curiosity. It is the most important year for grades and testing.
Colleges are watching to see who’s growing. Who’s leading. Who’s showing up. You don’t have to do everything—but you DO need a plan.
Ways to Finance Your Education
Paying for college is not easy. But the price can often be offset by merit aid, student loans, grants and scholarships. Understand what the college is able to offer you before you fall in love with a school that costs over $80k per year. The proxy for your financial need is the FAFSA. The determination of Merit AId is based on the quality of your application.
What are the Top Things Highly Selective Schools Look For?
What criteria play a role in highly selective college admissions? We have boiled it down to 5 1/2 points. Colleges what to add students to their next class who will bring diversity of thought, creativity, and background as well as individualism and excitement. Do you have what it takes to go to an ivy, a “public ivy” or a uber-select university?
Mastering Desmos: The Digital SAT’s Secret Weapon
College Sharks Digital Test Prep has seen firsthand how mastering Desmos can drastically improve a student’s performance on the SAT. While Desmos can’t replace strong math fundamentals, it offers powerful shortcuts and visual insights that can simplify even the most challenging problems. Ready for our POWER HOURS for the May test?
3 Things Parents Fear Most About The College Process
The 3 things parents fear most about the college application process: When to start? How to pay? Staying organized through the process.
Deferred or Waitlisted? Here’s What to Do Next
Were you waitlisted? You may want to let the school know that you are still interested. When crafting your letter of continued interest (LOCI), consider addressing a specific person at the school, clearly stating that it remains your top choice, providing updates on your activities and academics, and reiterating why the school is the right fit for you. Remember, honesty and a genuine expression of continued interest can significantly enhance your chances of acceptance during the regular decision phase.
Is Grade Inflation Real? What It Means for College Admissions
At College Sharks, we’re always tracking the latest trends in higher education to help students and parents make informed decisions. One of the biggest debates right now? Grade inflation. A recent report from a Yale economist revealed that nearly 80% of grades awarded...
Hall bathrooms? Jack and Jill bathrooms? What your student needs for their college dorm bathroom and shower.
Hall bathrooms? Jack and Jill bathrooms? Extra-long sheets? Wondering what your student needs for their college dorm? We just may have the answers.