Talent Boost Education
College Counseling
Is Our College Counseling Right for You?
Talent Boost college counseling program is designed to help rising 11th graders have a smooth college application process and create compelling narratives that make them stand out. Students receive personalized strategic plans and expert college counselor guidance from start to finish, including college selection, essay editing, Common App application, extracurricular recommendation, interview preparation, and more. At Talent Boost, our goal is to unveil students’ unique qualities and strengths, presenting admission officers with memorable personal stories and well-rounded activity lists that showcase purposeful academic trajectories. If you are seeking a college counseling program that alleviates the stress of navigating the complex college application process and maximizes students’ potential of their high school achievements, Talent Boost is here to help.
The I.M.P.A.C.T Approach
The I.M.P.A.C.T. approach is Talent Boost’s signature and innovative method for evaluating and enhancing students’ backgrounds and college applications. Students are assessed on a 5-point scale across six criteria to boost their competitiveness in college admissions. The acronym I.M.P.A.C.T. stands for Intellectual Curiosity, Motivation, Persistence, Action, Creativity, and Traits.
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Intellectual Curiosity
A passion for learning and a desire to explore new ideas.
M
Motivation
The drive to achieve goals and pursue personal growth.
P
Persistence
The determination to overcome challenges and remain committed.
A
Action
The initiative to take steps and make progress towards goals.
C
Creativity
The ability to think outside the box and generate innovative solutions.
T
Traits
Personal qualities and characteristics that contribute to individual success.
Your College Counseling Experience
Your Expectations, Our Commitments
Steps to Success
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Review the student’s academic history, extracurricular activities, and personal achievements.
2
Create a detailed profile highlighting the student’s strengths, interests, and goals.
3
Identify and develop key areas in the student’s portfolio to make it more compelling.
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Compile a list of potential colleges that align with the student’s profile and aspirations.
5
Draft and refine activitiy list and application essay on Common App.
6
Collect necessary application documents such as transcripts, test scores and recommendation letters.
7
Submit completed applications to chosen colleges before deadlines.
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Prepare for and practice college interviews to make a strong impression.
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Track the progress of submitted applications and follow up with colleges as needed.
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Review acceptance letters, and make informed decisions about which offers to accept.
College Counseling Program Overview
Choose your package:
Enhancer
12-week program
Suitable for highly independent students with a clear field of interest and strong writing skills who need additional support beyond the resources available from school counselors.
- 10 hours of one-on-one sessions delivered over the course of 12 weeks.
- Application support up to 3 colleges
- unlimited offline support
Optimizer
24-week program
Ideal for high-achieving students with a strong portfolio who seek guidance in optimizing college and major selection, along with writing support to best highlight their strengths.
- 22 hours of one-on-one sessions delivered over the course of 24 weeks.
- Application support up to 6 colleges
- unlimited offline support
All-Rounder
48-week program
Perfect for goal-oriented students seeking comprehensive support with college selection, portfolio enhancement, extracurricular guidance, and writing improvement from start to finish.
- 44 hours of one-on-one sessions delivered over the course of 48 weeks.
- Application support up to 10 colleges
- unlimited offline support