Why families choose Kennedy Consulting
Families come to the Kennedy Consulting Group for a variety of reasons some come from schools where academic counselors’ workloads are simply too high for individualized attention; others have discovered that their counselor lacks the experience and insight needed to identify the right match, gain entry into the student’s schools of choice, and secure scholarships or financial aid.
Topics Covered for Families
Finding the right fit in a collegeWhen and how to start preparing for college admissionsWhat the most competitive colleges want and how to demonstrate itWhat matters at top state schoolsWhere the scholarships are and how to qualifyFinancial aid–what to reveal and whenThe courses and activities the colleges valueHow to make the different types of admission work for you (early action, early decision, rolling, etc.)How the choice of a major can impact admissions
Writing an essay that opens doorsGetting recommendations that strengthen your caseHow to use your high school’s strengths and weaknesses to your advantageHow colleges use standardized test scoresWhen to take SATs/ACTs (it makes a difference)How to be admitted to accelerated medical programsHow the NCAA process worksHow colleges view learning disabilitiesHow ethnicity and gender impact admissionsAvoiding the most common, costly mistakes
“I couldn’t be more thankful for the help Mr. Kennedy provided during the application process. He had great insights and advice that helped me get in to my dream college.”
“I feel so lucky to have Mike as a resource for our family. Not only does he know everything there is to know about college admissions, but he has a way of taking the stress out of the process - of getting kids (and parents!) not to worry about what their friends are doing but about what’s right for them.
Everyone I have referred to him has loved working with him just as much.”