No. It is important that you choose the process and participation that works best for your individual needs. Additionally, family members who were not in attendance can access the updated documents and session notes after each session in order to get a sense of what was covered and accomplished.
The timing of your completion of your sessions is completely up to you and your individual needs. Some students start the process during sophomore year, some 1st semester senior year, but all of them reach the same endpoint. Please note, though, that GG is unable to offer more than one session per week.
Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes.
The only major difference between virtual and in-person college counseling is the location in which the counseling takes place. Virtual college counseling takes place via phone, Skype and email. Each session is centered around a unique topic related to the college exploration and application process. Students (and families) will work with the counselor to cover that topic, addressing both “big picture” as well as individual questions along the way.
FLEXIBILITY – virtual counseling is much more amenable to the packed high school student schedule; you don’t have to worry about getting to and from the office….you just need to have one hour free to chat! TIME – you don’t have to spend time worrying about logistics (e.g., where to meet, transportation, printing out documents, etc); you can instead just focus on the key aspects of the process. Additionally, GG offers support throughout the day so you could feasibly take advantage of free course periods during school or a break before sports practice. COST – virtual counseling is less expensive than [...]
In choosing to use Grey Guidance, you are eliminating the extra costs and uncertainty associated with navigating the college application process on your own. These might include lack of knowledge about upcoming deadlines and events, the cost of books and supplemental resources, the costs of participating in non-targeted exploration of your options without adequate preparation for making the most of them, the costs of subscriptions to online search tools, and the risks associated with using a “cookie cutter” approach to the process which may not reflect your individual needs. In addition, you are receiving invaluable support and resources, unlimited access to [...]
In choosing to use Grey Guidance, you are eliminating the extra costs and uncertainty associated with navigating the college application process on your own. These might include lack of knowledge about upcoming deadlines and events, the cost of books and supplemental resources, the costs of participating in non-targeted exploration of your options without adequate preparation for making the most of them, the costs of subscriptions to online search tools, and the risks associated with using a “cookie cutter” approach to the process which may not reflect your individual needs. In addition, you are receiving invaluable support and resources, unlimited access to [...]
While there is not necessarily a “perfect” time to begin, most students begin the college counseling process during their junior year of high school. Students in their freshman or sophomore years, though, can also use these resources to prepare for what’s ahead, and navigate their high school experiences to best align with college criteria. Grey Guidance also works with graduating seniors, emphasizing planning and organization.
The average public school counselor is responsible for 300+ students each year. In using Grey Guidance, you will be provided with guidance specifically catered to you, your individual interests and experiences, and your college application and selection goals. With 4000+ colleges and universities in the U.S., it can be difficult to fully explore all of your options. You will receive one-on-one counseling as well as support via email in order to ease the stress of the application process and make sure that you are aware of all deadlines, requirements, and processes. In addition, if applicable, the college counseling services will provide [...]
Grey Guidance offers individual guidance to meet your personal needs and timeline, provides support from a counselor with an expertise in colleges and universities and with in-depth experience working with clients in the counseling role, offers flexible scheduling and communication options, and provides you with a counselor who cares about your decisions about your future as much as you do. Emily also works very hard to try to provide support in the way today’s students are most interested in receiving it, through both traditional methods (e.g., individual meetings and phone conversations) as well as methods more relevant to today’s generation of [...]
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