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College Consulting
We take college counseling to the next level. It is a holistic, personality-shaping process where we help students develop their skills and potentials to become leaders and valuable members of society. College applications are about more than just academics, and we have the expertise to help your family navigate all aspects of your child’s education.
Cardinal Education strives to make the college counseling process as smooth as possible for your family. With well over a decade of experience and an internationally established reputation, we can guide your student through college admissions in a way that builds character and sets the foundation for future success.
We advocate tirelessly for our students and families. We are proud to have built a model of excellence that is unrivaled in the field of college consulting! Every year, we transform the lives of our students. We would love to help your student transform theirs, too!
Our college consulting packages begin as early as middle school. We have found that the earlier students begin to take stock of their goals, the higher their chances of success on their applications.
Our packages include:
Course Selection and GPA / Academic Advising
Before choosing classes, we will help you determine the ideal path forward. With our help, your student will embark on a curriculum that is in line with your goals: rigorous, stimulating, and flexible enough to leave time for all the other important activities and obligations in life. Looking ahead to college, we make sure that you take the prerequisites for your intended major and that you meet your graduation requirements.
For tips on how to choose the right classes, click here.
“Our son was ultimately admitted to Stanford and we could not be happier with our decision to engage with Cardinal Education. The mock tests, exceptional tutors, well-developed study curriculum, and comprehensive “soft” support were of immense help. We are looking forward to working with Cardinal Education in a few years for our younger daughter.”
-Parents of Stanford OHS Student
“Our son was ultimately admitted to Stanford and we could not be happier with our decision to engage with Cardinal Education. The mock tests, exceptional tutors, well-developed study curriculum, and comprehensive “soft” support were of immense help. We are looking forward to working with Cardinal Education in a few years for our younger daughter.”
-Parents of Stanford OHS Student
Extracurricular Activity Planning
Extracurricular activities are carefully chosen and planned to make sure that there is continuity and progress as we go through the counseling process. We make sure that each activity is optimized to demonstrate your leadership and impressiveness. As with every part of college applications, the goal is to distinguish and differentiate yourself from the other applicants. The right activities can open exciting, new possibilities for college and beyond.
“Whether it was an English essay that needed editing or a Physics test that I felt completely unprepared for, CE was there to assist me at every step. When it came time to apply for college, the CE team worked countless hours with me to ensure that each college was receiving the full picture. If I could go back, I wouldn’t have changed a thing about the application process. I couldn’t imagine doing it alone.”
-2016-2017 College Application Student
“Whether it was an English essay that needed editing or a Physics test that I felt completely unprepared for, CE was there to assist me at every step. When it came time to apply for college, the CE team worked countless hours with me to ensure that each college was receiving the full picture. If I could go back, I wouldn’t have changed a thing about the application process. I couldn’t imagine doing it alone.”
-2016-2017 College Application Student
Project Mentorship & Execution
There is no better evidence of a student’s potential and abilities than a unique project that they have designed from scratch and have seen through to completion. We help students plan projects that will showcase their creativity and innovation and communicate to colleges that they are ready for the challenges and responsibilities of independent work. As mentors, we advise on the big picture and also the little details and logistics. If a student’s project requires the participation of other students, we will help drive recruitment, outreach, and social impact.
“Through working together, our son developed new organizational skills and strategies, paired with a desire to achieve. This played out with tremendous improvement across the SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT tests. He was motivated to power through the additional exercises, which not only improved his tests but also improved his school performance.”
-Mother
“Through working together, our son developed new organizational skills and strategies, paired with a desire to achieve. This played out with tremendous improvement across the SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT tests. He was motivated to power through the additional exercises, which not only improved his tests but also improved his school performance.”
-Mother
Summer School / Internship Application
We will help you pick the most elite summer programs and internships. We identify summer opportunities that fit your goals and we will steer you clear of programs that are university cash-grabs. In addition, we will assist you in preparing for your interviews, as well as crafting, developing, and editing your essay.
“Our son applied to 3 highly competitive Bay Area independent high schools. With his improvement in academic knowledge, study skills, organizational tactics, and test-taking, he was accepted at all three. He is now a happy, organized, and successful high school student, in large part due to our partnership with Cardinal Education.”
-Mother
“Our son applied to 3 highly competitive Bay Area independent high schools. With his improvement in academic knowledge, study skills, organizational tactics, and test-taking, he was accepted at all three. He is now a happy, organized, and successful high school student, in large part due to our partnership with Cardinal Education.”
-Mother
Test Preparation Planning
Although some schools have adopted test-optional policies, we still believe that test scores serve as important differentiators for admissions officers when making their decision. In this time of uncertainty and changing expectations, we develop effective testing strategies for students, identifying which test to take and advising on a preparation timeline.
“From 2.3 GPA, I earned a 3.7 GPA in my Junior Year with two AP classes, and earned admission to three top 100 universities (Michigan State, University of Iowa, and Rutgers).”
“From 2.3 GPA, I earned a 3.7 GPA in my Junior Year with two AP classes, and earned admission to three top 100 universities (Michigan State, University of Iowa, and Rutgers).”
College Visit & Selection Strategy
When it comes to learning about the different colleges that are out there, there is no substitute for visiting a campus in person and trying it on for size. Our college consultants will advise on itineraries for visiting schools. We will program your day so that you meet the right people, ask the right questions, and get a real feel for the school. With our knowledge of higher education, you will be able to skip the “big bus tour” and make the most of your campus visits.
“When the college application season came, the coaches and consultants worked countless hours with me to ensure that each requirement was finished and submitted on time. I couldn’t imagine doing it alone. The whole experience became more meaningful because I learned the value of hard work.”
-College Application Student
“When the college application season came, the coaches and consultants worked countless hours with me to ensure that each requirement was finished and submitted on time. I couldn’t imagine doing it alone. The whole experience became more meaningful because I learned the value of hard work.”
-College Application Student
Interview Preparation
We approach every aspect of a college application as an opportunity to stand out from the crowd. This is especially true in the case of college interviews, which we see as the culmination of the long process of building a student’s intellectual profile. In helping students prepare for college interviews, we aim to equip our clients with the tools they will need to differentiate themselves and leave a lasting impression on admissions officers and alumni. Read our interview tips in order to learn about the kinds of questions you can expect in a college interview.
“Cardinal Education helped me overcome the challenges I faced in school. I developed good study habits and learned to organize my academic life by using the calendar to organize my activities and learning how to manage my time more effectively. School life became fun and productive, and I was able to achieve a work-life balance with less stress!”
-College Application Student
“Cardinal Education helped me overcome the challenges I faced in school. I developed good study habits and learned to organize my academic life by using the calendar to organize my activities and learning how to manage my time more effectively. School life became fun and productive, and I was able to achieve a work-life balance with less stress!”
-College Application Student
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