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Comprehensive College Advising and Personal Statement Consultations

Applying to college can be a stressful time for young people—and for their families. Many dread the process, especially writing personal statements. But it doesn't have to be the case! With some guidance, your college search can be an exciting time of exploration, personal discovery, and finding exactly the right place for the next chapter of your life.

With Peninsula College Advising services, you will:

Be guided through the entire process by a college advisor/writing instructor with a proven record of success

Find the colleges that are the best fit for you

Identify your own strengths, values and goals while you improve the power and ease with which you write

Complete high-quality college applications

Remove stress from the family environment

Enjoy a unique time of self-discovery

I found that the individual consultations really helped relieve some of the anxiety surrounding the college application process. Establishing a doable timetable and setting goals got me to divide my time and energy efficiently.

Individual consultation was helpful because it pushed me to work on college apps during the summer and finish in the fall. Also, the website was very useful in looking for colleges, organizing colleges, and communicating with Beth.

I learned a lot about finding my voice. I figured out how to derive my message, future, and aspirations into words.

My goal is to make applying to college rewarding rather than arduous. I partner with my advisees, operating with these core values:

Listening actively and respectfully

Empowering students to set and achieve their own goals

Fostering self-awareness through discussion and reflective writing

Assisting students in evaluating their strengths and values

Helping students to develop critical life skills—resilience, responsibility, self-advocacy, and confidence

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