I find myself in the season of college readiness again. My daughter is a high school junior, my oldest is applying to dental school and my middle son is starting to look at getting ready to apply to law school in a couple of years. I had various experiences using college counselors for my sons but I knew I needed to find something different for my daughter. She needed more of a wrap-around service to help her not only choose a college, help with essays and applications but to help her see how to take what she loves and turn that into an area of study. Pathfinders offers a unique perspective for families looking to hire a college counselor. Before you start anything else, the team meets with the student to do an intake interview. At this initial meeting the counselor meets with your student to just go over their strengths, what they like to study, hobbies and interests. My daughter started the session with the idea that she wanted to major in psychology but did not know what that looked like. By the time she had finished her first session, her eyes were opened to fields of work she did not even know existed and could encompass her love of art, psychology and working with people. She had never thought that digital marketing was a line of work that involved psychology. This simple exercise impressed me as a parent more than any exercise that I have been through with my children with a college counselor. Over the next few months, I will chronicle our experience while my family begins the college planning journey for the last time!
Understanding the Services
Pathfinders Advisors offers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at helping students discover their strengths, interests, and career goals. This is what I felt my daughter needed vs. what we did with my sons. Their expertise lies in providing personalized guidance that aligns with both academic success and personal fulfillment. Here’s what I will receive, and what you can expect from their services:
- Career Exploration: Through one-on-one consultations and assessments, Pathfinders Advisors helps students explore various career options based on their interests, skills, and personality traits. This process aids in identifying potential career paths that resonate with your child's ambitions.
- College Planning: Navigating the college admissions process can be overwhelming. Pathfinders Advisors provides strategic support in college selection, application preparation, and essay writing to ensure that your child presents their best self to admissions committees.
- Standardized Test Prep: From SATs to ACTs, Pathfinders Advisors offers targeted preparation courses and strategies to help students excel in standardized tests, a crucial component of the college application process.
- Educational Consulting: Whether your child needs academic tutoring, study skills development, or guidance on selecting high school courses, Pathfinders Advisors offers expert advice tailored to enhance academic performance and readiness for future challenges.
Why Did I Choose Pathfinders Advisors?
The distinguishing factor of Pathfinders Advisors lies in its commitment to personalized service. Unlike generic resources, this platform recognizes that each student is unique, with individual strengths and aspirations. This experience has been far more individualized and unique to other counselors we worked with and that I interviewed before hiring Pathfinders.
By focusing on personalized guidance, Pathfinders Advisors ensures that our children receive tailored support that maximizes their potential and sets them on a path towards success.
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