Special Services
Strategic College & Application Preparation
Group Sessions
Aim’s small-group strategy sessions are designed to help students organize their college search, plan a productive application cycle, and develop the personal narrative that will anchor their applications.
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● Current admissions trends and expectations
● What selective colleges evaluate in applications
● How academic, extracurricular, and personal factors interact
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● How to research colleges
● Evaluating academic programs and departments
● Understanding institutional mission, culture, and student experience
● Identifying potential majors and academic interests
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● Reach, target, and likely schools
● Factors to consider: academic fit, social fit, financial fit
● Strategic list building to maximize opportunity
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● Summer programs, internships, work, and independent projects
● Aligning summer experiences with intellectual and personal interests
● Demonstrating initiative and depth of engagement
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● Evaluating impact, leadership, and commitment
● Positioning activities effectively in applications
● Identifying opportunities for growth and initiative before senior year
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● What colleges look for in personal statements
● Brainstorming meaningful experiences and themes
● Beginning the personal narrative and essay development process
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● Junior spring checklist
● Summer timeline for essays, activities, and applications
● Key milestones leading into senior fall