Our Process

Your Journey to College Success

At Two Bridges College Consulting, we're committed to bringing sanity to your transition from high school to college. Here's how we work together:

1. Free Initial Consultation

We start with a complimentary 30-minute meeting to discuss your needs and how we can help. This is your opportunity to learn about our services and decide if we're the right fit for you. Ready to get started? Schedule your consultation here.

2. Comprehensive Assessment

Once you decide to work with us, we:

  • Assess your strengths, areas for improvement, and academic/extracurricular profile
  • Administer assessments of personality, intelligences, learning styles, and skills
  • Enroll you in CustomCollegePlan, our online college-planning program

3. Exploration and Planning

We help you:

  • Explore potential careers and majors
  • Select high school courses, extracurriculars, and summer activities
  • Understand the college planning process, including standardized tests and application deadlines

4. College Selection

Our expertise guides you to:

  • Clarify your priorities for your college experience
  • Research and select appropriate schools
  • Compile a balanced college list that fits you academically, socially, emotionally, and financially

5. Application Support

We assist with:

  • Planning college visits
  • Crafting compelling main and supplemental application essays
  • Preparing for interviews

6. Financial Guidance

We help you navigate:

  • The financial aid process
  • Assessment of award letters

7. Decision and Transition Support

We offer:

  • Assistance with wait-list or appeals processes, if necessary
  • Support in making your final college decision
  • Guidance throughout your transition from high school to college

8. Ongoing Support

With our comprehensive package, we remain "on call" for consultation throughout the process and into your first year of college.

Our Commitment:

  • Face-to-face or Zoom meetings (typically 45-75 minutes)
  • Extensive consultant research
  • Unlimited email/phone consultations between meetings
  • Minimum of 30 hours of support, often exceeding 40 hours
  • 80% direct consultation, 20% research and preparation

Special Considerations: For students requiring accommodations for learning differences or physical restrictions, we facilitate communication with college disability services offices.

At Two Bridges College Consulting, we're dedicated to providing personalized, comprehensive support to ensure your college journey is successful and stress-free.