College Prep Overview

- Overview
College Planning & Preparation Services

There are many steps to the college planning and preparation process. Our goal is to move the student through these steps in a very strategic fashion. Below is a list of services through which we at Ivy Bridge Group, Inc. assist students from start to finish. It should also be noted that we use several means of communicating with students and their families. We employ a combination of phone, QQ, e-mail, and Skype to maximize the exchange of ideas in each meeting that we believe provides superior service for our students.
Early College Planning
The IBG Consultant will provide you with the skills and strategies to build a strong academic record, assistance with Advanced Placement course and exam selection, and crafting an impressive resume to build yourself into an accomplished candidate.
• Discussion about how to make high school a successful endeavor
• Discussion of college criteria
• Brain storm about colleges of interest and potential college visits
• Create a strategic plan for high school courses, balancing rigor and allowing time to pursue extra-curricular opportunities
• Begin exploring student strengths and how they might lead to possible majors and careers

IBG can help you develop a personalized strategy designed to maximize your chances for success, and then we help you execute that strategy with a minimum of stress.

- Consultant Services

How our College Prep Consultants work with Students

Once students and parents decide to invest in IBG College Prep Services, they will receive services for one full year. During the first month the IBG College Prep Consultant will meet with the student once a week for one hour through phone, skype or qq. During the first month the IBG College Prep Consultant will spend 4 hours helping the student put together a detailed and comprehensive College Plan. A checklist of important goals and activities will be covered with the student based on the students High School Grade level (9th-12th). Together the student and College Prep consultant will develop an action plan and goals for:

1. Academic Achievement
2. Extracurricular Activities/hobbies
3. Personal/Social development
4. College Exploration and Preparation