High School Admissions Consulting
Advising middle school students and families on the complex and competitive high school admissions process around Bergen County and northern New Jersey.
What We Do
Whether your student is in honors classes or requires some accommodations, we take a unique approach to get to know each family and student to identify the best public or private high school for their academic and social-emotional success. We create a strategy and offer additional consultation support through the application process.
It’s all about the right environment:
“Whether the goal is to attend college or take another route, much of the groundwork for a student’s future is laid in high school. But for the experience to be fruitful, experts say it’s important that students are in the right environment.”
– Cole Claybourn, 11 Things to Consider When Choosing a High School, US News & World Report
The Process
Our goal is to introduce all the right school options for each student, including public (home district, magnet/BCTS, charter) and private high schools in the Northern NJ area.
Our whole-student approach begins with a confidential in-take process to capture all aspects of a thriving and successful student. In addition to their academic background, these may include:
Sports
Art, music, technology
Religious affiliation
Mental health support
Special needs & accommodations
Character building
Socio-economic & demographics information
and more…
Based on each student’s needs
Middle School Guidance Counselors:
Want us to help your students find the most appropriate high school to apply high and reach their goals? Use the Contact Us form below to invite us to speak to your families.
Why High School Admissions Consulting?
Reason 1:
The ever increasing competitiveness of the college admissions process has changed the landscape of high school opportunities including dual enrollment, AP courses and accessibility of extra-curricular activities.
Families need to explore all high school options by the end of 7th grade, regardless of their future college goals. Apply High – School Consulting believes the right high school environment for each student can unlock the opportunities required to set them on a path for a successful future. This may include college or possibly a trade or vocational training.
Reason 2:
Some of the highest ranked public high schools in our region are free to county residents but difficult to explore and navigate through the application process. We can help guide students and identify opportunities to increase chances for acceptance.
Reason 3:
There are financial benefits to matching a student with the right high school, especially at one of the free county magnet schools. Students can earn more than 30 college credits depending on the program. Smaller districts with limited resources cannot offer the variety of opportunities needed for students to remain competitive among peers from other districts.
Testimonial
Don’t take our word for it, read what our clients are saying: