Welcome to Prince College Consulting
About Us
Strategize
Whether you are a rising freshman or senior in high school it is never too early or too late to plan for college admission success. At Prince College Consulting, I work strategically with students to develop and showcase their interests, passions and talents. Together we will review extracurriculars, academics and create a detailed plan that has flexibility and is malleable for student success. With proper research and planning, this helps alleviate the stress and pressure associated will applying to college.
Find Your Fit
Probably the most important element of applying to college is ensuring that you have researched colleges thoroughly before submitting your applications. There are a lot of things to consider when looking at colleges. I will walk you through the process of deciding what is most important to you and which colleges you will be happy attending and where you will flourish over the next four years.
Services Offered
Individualized College Consulting
Demystify the College Application Process
Comprehensive Academic Planning
Development of Extracurriculars & Enrichment Activities
Creating a Passion & Interest Plan
Resume Building
College List Development
College Visit Planning
Essay Brainstorming and Critique
Social Media Review
Guidance in Completing Applications
Staying on Track & Meeting Deadlines
Resources
What Do Colleges Look for in Applicants
Academics are very important part of the the application as well as the rigor. It is important to maintain good grades throughout your high school years. Colleges also look for an upward trend in student grades and how academically challenging are the classes. However, many colleges view applications holistically taking in extracurriculars, essays, letters of recommendation and more. https://www.collegedata.com/resources/getting-in/what-do-colleges-look-for-in-students
A-G Courses
A-G requirements are courses (subjects) that satisfy the minimum admission requirements of the University of California. Most colleges have adopted these same requirements. To learn more visit the University of California https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/subject-requirement-a-g.html
SAT & ACT
College Board -SAT and The ACT are the standardized tests used by colleges to evaluate college readiness of applicants . https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat and https://www.act.org
Test Optional Colleges
More colleges are changing their testing policy and now requiring standardized tests. It is highly recommended that you study and take either the SAT or ACT. To know which test is best for you, take a practice test of each.
Some colleges are still test optional and some are even test blind. Test blind means admissions will not take into consideration a test score even if you have one. http://fairtest.org provides a list of test optional/blind colleges, but it is always wise to confirm the test policy on the college website.
WUE - Western Undergraduate Exchange
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement between 16 member western states that offer steep non-resident tuition discounts at over 160 participating college and universities. https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/
Financial Aid & Scholarships
To apply for the many types of financial aid (federal and state), you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each year you are requesting aid. In addition to the FAFSA some colleges and universities require the CSS Profile to apply for merit aid and scholarships. Check each college website to learn the requirements for financial aid.
- Cal Grants - (state aid) are free money guaranteed to every high school senior that applies on time and meets income, eligibility, and GPA requirements.
- Grants - Think of a grant as the ultimate graduation gift, because you don't have to pay it back.
- Loans - Federal loans are low-interest loans that come in all shapes and sizes.
- Merit Aid - Awarded by colleges/universities based on GPA and/or test scores.
- Pell Grants - Awarded to low-income earners meeting certain income requirements.
- Scholarships - Free money for college, usually based on your areas of study or merit, such as good grades, high test scores, athletic, musical or other special talents, community service and sometimes financial need.
- Subsidized Loans - Available to students who meet financial requirements and are attending school at least half-time. With this loan, the government pays the interest when you receive the loan until up to six months after you leave school.
- Unsubsidized Loans - Available to any student regardless of financial need, but the student pays the interest.
- Work-Study - Work at a part-time job that may help you with a career, and use the earnings to help finance your education.
Upcoming College Fairs
College Fairs are a great opportunity to explore colleges, meet admissions representatives and ask questions.
Current Fairs for both in-person and virtual:
https://www.nacacattend.org/fairs/attend
WACAC College Fair: On April 19, 2025, at the University of California, Riverside. This fair is free to attend and includes free parking.
NACAC College Fair: In-person and virtual fairs in the spring of 2025.
Colleges That Change Lives: Upcoming events include New York City, Boston, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Houston, Dallas, and Chicago. Pre-registration is recommended