Menon College Consulting
Finding a Fit in the College Arena
Shyamla Menon
Professional Member, IECA
Member, HECA
​The first consultation is always free...
Call 203-249-9592 or send an email to
shyamla@menoncollegeconsulting.com
Services
The initial consultation is always complimentary.
Description of Services
Sophomore/Junior Year:
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Review of academic record
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Advice on course selection
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Recommendations on extracurricular involvement
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Recommendations on summer activities
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Testing Recommendations (ACT versus SAT, when to schedule, advice on test prep, analysis of results)
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In depth interview of student to determine learning style, college fit, personality
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In depth interview with student and parents on college preferences
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Preparation of initial list of colleges to research and visit based on social and academic comfort, size preference, and geographic preferences
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Advice on making college visits
Senior Year:
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Finalization of list
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Strategy with Early Action, ED, ED II, Regular, Rolling applications
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Action plan with organization timeline
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Essay brainstorming sessions, as needed
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Editing/feedback on common application essays
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Editing/feedback on activities and resume
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Editing/feedback on all supplemental essays
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Review of applications and help with the Common App
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Recommendations/practice for college interviews
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Help with making final college choice
The Comprehensive Package
The Comprehensive Package takes the student and the family through each step of the search and application process. This all-inclusive package starts in the spring of the sophomore year and would typically cover 10-12 meetings. This package includes unlimited research, emails, and telephone consultations.
Sessions for Freshman/Sophomores:
Freshman and young sophomores sometimes benefit from a sessions aimed at academic advising regarding course selection and early test preparation. Please contact me for more information on this.
Consultations for an Hourly Fee
I am available on an hourly basis for consultations on any academic and college search related topic.