Houston, Texas is, by some measurements, the most diverse city in America. With its rich culture and foundations in science and business, the city is a great place for kids to grow up and learn. Houston is a place that breeds curiosity, but also, ambition. That means it is a great environment for students who want to excel…and also, a highly competitive market for college applicants.
When we work with students from Houston, we help them stand out in the crowd by ensuring they have an area of expertise that sets them apart from their competition. We also help them build a college list and match with schools that are a great fit for the vibe and culture they’re looking for. We’ve found that students from Houston prefer culturally-rich schools with friendly atmospheres and ample opportunities for extra-curriculars, from sports to the arts. While some students are eager to fly off to the northeast, we’ve found they tend to gravitate towards schools with nice weather in the end.
As for our process, we use a customized approach:
Getting Organized: We help our students build a plan for each of the four years of high school with a clear timeline. We also offer weekly calls to help students stay on track and manage their applications alongside their coursework.
Extracurriculars: We consider the best strategy for the college application process to be building a personal brand. We don’t just help students with college essays. We help throughout the entire process, including building out their extracurriculars to find a trajectory that is both exciting to them and appealing to universities.
Building a College List: Our approach is to help students match with the perfect school for them. We want our kids to be happy where they end up. We coach kids on how to identify the traits that most align with their own interests at a particular university and then help them do what it takes to match.
Essays: Given many schools have gone test-optional, essays are more important than ever. We help our students develop unique essays in story-form that stand out from the crowd. We support our clients with the Common Application and each supplement for every school to which they are applying.
Getting in Touch with a Houston College Counselor
If you reside in the Houston area and you’re committed to getting into a top tier school of your choice, you will need a clear strategy. We use a unique approach to help students match with the perfect fit for them. The college application process can be a stressful time. To help kids avoid overwhelm, we help students throughout all four years of high school.
Call us to learn more about our approach.