Navigating Your College Selection Journey

Larry Judd Consulting expert advisors possess the tools and knowledge necessary to guide you successfully toward the appropriate college experience, encompassing academic, social, athletic, and financial considerations. We begin by learning each student's personality, college expectations, and requirements for a positive campus experience. Our advisors factor in academic interests, athletics, school spirit, class size, affordability, and more as they use their expertise, insight, and knowledge to craft a strong selections that best match each student.

 

Our personalized program is designed to educate, motivate, and keep both students and parents well-informed and on track throughout the decision-making process. Choosing the right college may appear overwhelming, but we leverage our passion to ensure each student has optimal options available when it's time to complete applications in the senior year of high school.

Our Services

  • We believe every student and family has a unique situation and each college selection process is tailored to meet the individual needs of the student and their family. Our advisors spend time getting to know the student’s talents, skills, interests, and preferences.

    During the Preliminary Assessment we review your student’s academics, athletic potentials, and extracurricular background; then equip your student with the tools to research schools and majors to formulate an initial college search plan with us.

  • Learn what it takes to play at the next level. Our advisors will educate you and your student athlete about playing a varsity sport at the collegiate level. Whether it's NCAA (Division I, II, or III), NAIA, or NJCAA. We help you understand the NCAA rules and regulations, ensure your student is on target for eligibility, and create a plan that provides your child with the best options.

  • Top grades or challenging classes? What’s best for the application? We help your student make smart decisions and monitor their progress on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on help required. We teach "life skills" that can successfully be utilized during college and in their future career/job searches.

  • The application process is daunting – which schools should be Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision? What’s the difference? Our advisors help each student develop a savvy application plan.

  • The admission process is very selective. Top tier schools receive upwards of 50,000 applications each year and can have less than a 10% acceptance rate. Our advisors partner with each student to build a manageable college list that supports them to reach high but grounded in potential acceptance.

  • We will help your family understand terminology and potential yearly cost at each institution.

  • Summer is an ideal time to discover new ideas and skills that can be fun but good for a college resume as well. From pre-college campus programs to internships to volunteering or part time jobs, we have unlimited possibilities to share.

  • We help students understand the necessity, values and pitfalls of standardized testing from SAT, ACT to AP subject testing.

  • Strong letters of recommendation are key. By planning ahead, our advisors determine with each student which teacher or mentor to approach and how to acquire the best recommendations.

  • Meetings with admission reps and professors are important opportunities to make a good impression. We make sure students are prepared.

  • In-person visits help a student determine whether a college will be a good fit as they spend time on campus. We help you decide where to go and how to make the most of your visit beyond the student-led guided tours.

  • We help students define their goals plus highlight their strengths and achievements for job resumes and college applications.

  • We work side by side with each student as they complete their college applications and do a comprehensive review before submissions to eliminate errors.

    • During the process there may be other services your family needs based on your situation.  We can refer you to one of our partners to discuss any of these additional services and fees that might be needed. Areas include:  ESSAY REVIEW, MILITARY ACADEMY NOMINATIONS  and others.

  • College Essays

    What can you tell a college admission person that they don’t already know? Our essay consultants help students brainstorm topics that will resonate their voice and give insight into their individuality.

  • Service Academy & ROTC

    We will prepare the candidate to be competitive for a Service Academy Appointment, help identify the best ROTC fit, and assist with the application and interview process.

  • Visits & Trip Planning

    Campus visits help a student visualize whether the campus will be a good fit and narrow the selection process. We help plan and schedule college visits and meetings with admissions, department faculty, and coaches.