Happy New Year from WayForward College Consulting!
As we briskly enter 2025, I hope your holidays were filled with joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with family and friends. I hope you can also celebrate the small things in life and be grateful for the ups and downs of 2024, as they brought you closer to where you are now and where you will go! This year holds great promise for your child as they embark on a pivotal journey toward their future.
Senior year flies by, and before you know it, this time next year, your child will have hit submit on their college applications. Imagine the sense of accomplishment and relief they will feel, knowing they have:
Finalized their college application list.
Compiled grades, awards, and achievements.
Written and polished their personal statement and supplemental essays.
Perfected their Activities List.
Secured glowing recommendation letters from teachers.
Hit the submit button.
My aim for your child is straightforward: When they hit submit, they should feel assured that they have done everything within their control to set themselves up for success at their ideal colleges that will complement who they are and who they want to become.
But the clock is ticking. The next 12 months are crucial. How will you support your child in making the most of this time? Consider these questions:
Academics: Do they need to boost their GPA or aim for a higher SAT/ACT score?
Extracurriculars: Can they elevate their profile with a standout capstone project, academic research, or meaningful work experience?
Summer Plans: Are they preparing for activities that showcase intellectual curiosity, commitment to community service, or alignment with career aspirations?
Essay Prep: Have they begun brainstorming topics for a compelling and unforgettable personal statement?
Reflecting on the applications I reviewed over the past few months, it’s clear that successful submissions result from thoughtful planning, diligent effort, and expert guidance. I am honored to celebrate incredible achievements this 2024-25 application season, with students gaining admission to incredible universities through early action rounds. These victories were fueled by preparation and the unwavering support of a strong team of people surrounding them.
Now it’s your child’s time. The journey belongs to them, but they need not navigate it alone. Prolonging this process and risking mistakes by tackling it solo will ultimately be more costly.
Allow WayForward College Consulting to reassure you today as a trusted partner in boosting your family’s confidence in preparing for college applications and beyond. Together, we can:
Embrace intentional self-discovery.
Strategize their best path forward.
Highlight their unique strengths.
Align their goals with actionable steps.
To learn how I can help, schedule a free initial consultation today. Let’s make this year one of growth, discovery, and success for your child with less stress and more enjoyment.
The countdown to application deadlines has begun. Let’s work together to make 2025 the year they fully embrace their story as they embark on one of the biggest decisions they should be excited to make as a young adult.
Wishing you and your family a prosperous and fulfilling New Year!
Warm regards,
Stefanie
