Breakwater College Consulting

Exploration and Planning

• Meet with student and family to explore goals and preferences

• Provide resources and assessments to explore academic and career interests

• Review of transcript, assessments to date, and extra-curricular activities

• Propose suggestions on high school course selection and summer enrichment

• Plan for standardized testing type, timeline, and submittal recommendations
   

College Exploration and Match

• Develop and review an individualized college list aligning with student’s interests, preferences, and goals

• Coach student research of match schools with online resources and tools 

• Strategize for meaningful college visit experiences

• Educate student and family on financial aid types and process

• Help students explore U.S. and international college opportunities, if applicable

• Review process and strategies for students seeking to compete in college athletics 

• Advise on process for those applying to service (military) academies
   

Application Organization and Support

• Assist with organization and tracking of college application process 

• Educate on application strategies and timelines: Early Decision, Early Action, & Regular Decision

• Help with essay topic development and review 

• Resume review/development

• Guide student preparation for college interviews

• Support through deferrals and waitlists

• Assist with interpreting award letters

• Support with decision process and enrollment steps
   

Transition Support

• Educate and advise on transition experience to college