College Counseling Camps
Designed to help groups access the spectrum of Mike Kennedy's insights in a compact one day format.
Kennedy consulting's college counseling camps are designed to help groups access the spectrum of Mike Kennedy's insights in a compact one day format. The format is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate a variety of needs and interests. Some groups choose to schedule time for families to have private, many consultations. Please contact us to schedule a camp for your school or group.
Sample Format
Admissions Overview
Trendspotting: How the “business” of admissions has changed the process
Fit: How to find schools that are right for you
What the most competitive colleges want and how to demonstrate it
What matters at top state schools
Selectivity vs. value: Hidden gems beyond the big names
Paths of least resistance: Colleges that admit by major and what that means for admissionHow to make various types of admission work for you (early decision, early action, rolling, etc.)
What really counts: The most over- and underrated aspects of the application
The role of the family and high school: What each must do
“Minority” status and gender: When it helps and hurts in admission, what to do about it
Common mistakes to avoid
Tests & Courses
Standardized tests: Which to take and when; how score reporting and usage has changed
The changing role of APs: What you need now; advantages and loopholes
Courseload: Finding the right match for your abilities
Information Sources
College profiles:
How to interpret them; their use and limitations
What colleges say publicly and do privately and how it affects your candidacy
Rumors, guidebooks, and the Internet: Identifying the best and worst sources of information
The interview and visit: What to look for and questions to ask
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial aid: What to reveal and when; how to negotiate for aid
Scholarships: Where they are and how to qualify
Questions & Answers / Next Steps
Audience questions on any topic: Issues at specific colleges; state-school standards; ivy admission; accelerated medical programs; learning disabilities; dealing with poor grades on a transcript; NCAA; home schooling; etc.
Individual Appointments
Families receive private, 30-minute consultation with Mike Kennedy about their student’s case
Students provide transcripts, test scores, upcoming course selections, and survey responses prior to discussion
Families receive a customized list of colleges tailored to their situation
Families can ask questions and discuss next steps for specific colleges
Format may be an in-person meeting or phone conversation depending on course participation