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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’d only pay someone if they will tell my kid exactly how to tailor applications differently for each reach school. They should tell them (1) what each reach school is looking for (values, characteristics) and (2) give them example or ideas on how to implement into the app (whether in ECs, Supp essays, Addtl Info and Future plans).

[b]A good counselor should help them develop their admissions hook or application narrative first and everything else flows from that[/b].[/quote]

Nope. Many good counselors won’t do that. They focus on finding “fit.”

You will be sorely disappointed if that’s what you think you’re getting. If that’s truly your objective, directly ask if they do that and ask how much time they spending working on developing the hook/narrative. Make sure it’s in the contract. [/quote]

Why not?
It’s not that hard to take a look at the resume, achievements and accomplishments of the kid at the end of junior year, find the common thread, make major suggestions and make a few tailored suggestions to strengthen if needed?
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But PP said "develop their admissions hook or application narrative".  Is that the same as "make a few tailored suggestions to strengthen"?[/quote]

Yes I said that too. It’s the same.

I’m not talking about manufacturing anything.  But the reality is that most kids (and most of their parents) don’t know how to “market” themselves well in this app process. They don’t know how to make themselves stand out. And they don’t know why having some sort of admissions “tagline” or condensed narrative is helpful to your kid’s candidacy.

Instead they throw everything under the sun into the application! No strategy.[/quote]

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