This option is for families who would like to choose the specific services that suit their needs. Clients can choose a block of either ten or twenty hours of assistance that can be used in any way that they like. Clients may use their hours any time during tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. Hourly services are are ideal for families who can manage the admissions and application process on their own but would benefit from the expertise of a professional consultant along the way.
Below are the services available to hourly clients. Vinik EPS can assist with:
The evaluation of academic records and standardized testing
The creation of an initial college list
Ongoing development of the college list
Athletic recruiting
The selection of high school courses
Teacher recommendation choices
Admissions interview preparation
Application review
Essay strategy, topic selection, and review of drafts
The final choice of college
Clients will have access to Custom College Plan, a web-based program that allows them to research schools, maintain college lists and track the many pieces of their applications.