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The LaserFocus Consulting Process
The 9 Step Laser Focus Consulting process combines structured milestones with individualized guidance to help each student find where they will thrive academically, socially, and personally. We emphasize clear communication, goal setting, and steady progress to make the college process more manageable and rewarding for families.
Our Laser Focused Process
01
Onboarding & Discovery
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Intro meetings with student and parents
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Review of academic transcripts and activities
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Identify key interests, learning preferences, and college fit priorities
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Create shared digital workspace in CounselMore (see more below)
04
College Research & List Building
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Research tools: CounselMore, GradBetter, and many more
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Corsava Sort: evaluate academic, social, and financial fit
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Discuss selectivity balance (Reach, Target, Likely)
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Create initial list in CounselMore to continue researching
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Essay Development & Interview Prep
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Developing the Perfect Pitch (proprietary)
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Essay brainstorming process
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Essay drafts and supplemental essay planning
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Interview prep if needed
02
Academic Review & Testing Strategy
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Review GPA and course rigor
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Recomend next-year's courses aligned with goals
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Discuss ACT/SAT options, testing plan, and resources
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Identify testing accomodations if available
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Extracurricular activity review and suggestions
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Summer program and work guidance
05
Presenting the List & Application Strategy
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Parent/student meeting to present final list
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Campus visit strategy and plans
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Application deadline strategy (EA, Rolling, Regular, ED)
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Support with teacher recommendation process
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Financial Aid, App Review, & Submission
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Final review of applications and essays
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Proofread materials and complete checklists
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FASFA/CSS Profile overview
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Review college portals
03
Career & Major Exploration
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Analyze assessments (YouScience, 16 Personalities)
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Explore majors aligned with interests
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Discuss long-term goals
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Identify possible experiential opportuntites (volunteer work, internships)
06
Activities List & CommonApp
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Activity list development and wording
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Resume and Brag Sheet development
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Creat CommonApp account and familiarize with the main elements
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Advise on colelge fair attendance and admissions rep high school visits
09
Decision & Transition Support
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Review financial aid and merit offers
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Compare schools using decision matrix
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Support final college selection
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Prepare for transition (orientation, roomate selection)
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Ensure submission of final transcripts
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Laser Focus Acceptances
Laser Focused Software
Using the CounselMore College planning software with a student/parent portal, we work together to create the best application package for your student to get his/her materials to stand out to admissions officers. With the increasing popularity of the Common Application and the ease of applying to multiple colleges, the number of applications that admissions officers process has grown exponentially. As a result, acceptance rates have plummeted at hundreds of the most in-demand colleges and universities. I will help you put your best foot forward to improve your chances of receiving an offer(s).
Parents engage with the college research and college list development. CounselMore is a proprietary college information database for professional college counselors. Along with lists of college information, there are probability and college candidate shaping tools to use.
College Essay Editing Services
There are thousands of amazing students out there- just like your own student... My job is to help make his/her application stand out. The personal essay, activities list, and supplemental essay required by many colleges are the best places to do this. Your student's voice is his/her own. We will brainstorm the perfect topic/angle, edit drafts and iterations until we are satisfied with the best version of his/her story being shared.
Unceasing Support Along the Way
Through direct communication with Michele, the CounselMore App's features for every step of the process, and individualized recommendations with resources to assist, the Laser Focus admissions consulting process is designed to help your student get to their dream destination in the most straightforward way they can. Every step is designed to ensure your student finds their home for the next four years, which supports their interests and aligns with your desires as a parent.
The CounselMore College Planner App Tracker is a methodical way to stay on top of the hectic, overwhelming process. Parents can see progress. ​There are also tools in the parent and student portal to compare college financial aid packages side by side.