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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Help Articles - Quick Reads
Useful information that's worth reading and will help in your college application processRecent Posts
Key Changes Coming To The FAFSA For Fall 2022
“The simplification of the FAFSA form is long overdue,” she says, adding that the changes set forth for the 2023-2024 FAFSA aim to eliminate frustration and provide students with a faster, less confusing application process with more accurate results. It can help you with institutional need-based aid as well.
Seven Common Reasons Why College Applications Get Rejected
“Competitive schools will almost always have lots of ‘lookalike’ students – pools of students with essentially the same transcripts from the same state or region looking to pursue the same major or field of study,” he says. “And with more of those students than they can accept, they’re looking for differentiators to prioritize admitting some over others.”
Biden Administration Student Loan Policy
We are proud members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Our goal at ACC is to spread facts not germs! Here are the facts on the loan forgiveness policy. IECA Member Alert on Biden Administration Student Loan Policy By Johnna Purcell, Pillsbury...
The Most Popular Majors by State- Gen Z
In the good old days when your grandparents and parents were going to college, majors were pretty standard stuff. Engineering, math, biology, English literature, world history, French, or something comparable. Majors served the purpose of qualifying them for...
Penn & Vandy-test-optional policies, waitlist and transfer activity, legacy admissions, and more.
We are happy to be reposting this article and webinar hosted by Expert Admission with guests Whitney Soule, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and Shane McGuire, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Vanderbilt University. Families need to understand that the college admissions landscape has changed drastically since the 80s and 90s and schools considered hard to get into are not virtually impossible for mere mortals. Does this scare us? No. There are over 4000 colleges and universities and the perfect school or program for your student may not be in the 25 top-ranked (or lowest admission rate) schools. We post this to simply educate you and provide some facts. Lee Norwood, Owner of Annapolis College Consulting
What are you paying for? The Stephen Curry overlooked college success.
Curry is perhaps the greatest pure shooter in NBA history, yet he was overlooked by top college basketball programs and ended up at Davidson University, a relatively unknown program at the time. Similarly, as admissions offices at elite colleges increasingly...
What Questions Should Your Student Be Asking Their Counselor?
9th and 10th Grade Whatever you call the school counselor at your child’s high school -- guidance counselor, college counselor, etc -- please know that they are an integral part of the college application process. A few elements of their job are: to offer college...
8 Essential Tips for Getting Started on that College Essay
The college essay is an important part of your application. Your test scores and grades provide the admissions officer insight into your...well...test scores and grades. Some consider these numbers an indicator of your readiness for the “rigors” of college studies....
College Prep for a Homeschooler
by Adriane Donkers, ACC Counselor If you are a high school homeschooler, you may be wondering how you should be helping your student prepare for college and college applications. One of the biggest concerns of homeschool families is whether their student will be...
Local College Expert to Speak at National Educational Conference TOPIC: Post-Covid Gen Z
Norwood’s workshop titled, Pivoting to Work with Generation Z, is set to take place Wednesday, May 18, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. EST. She will outline her strategy for success in consulting Post-Covid Gen Z students as it is imperative that we meet students where they are after two years of alternate education and college admissions.





