College counseling that begins before the application season.
At Eras, our college counseling services provide a thoughtful, multi-year partnership built on strategy, trust, and a deep understanding of the student. We guide families through every stage of the admissions journey, from early academic planning to final application decisions.
A long-term admissions strategy
The strongest college applications are shaped by years of intentional choices. We help students select courses, identify meaningful activities, prepare for testing, build leadership, and develop a clear personal narrative.
Our role is to make the process less reactive and more purposeful.
Narrative building
A compelling application tells a clear story. We help students understand their interests, articulate their values, and connect their experiences into a cohesive narrative.
This work begins well before essays are drafted. Through one-on-one mentorship, students learn to recognize what makes their perspective distinct and how to communicate it with confidence.
Grade-by-grade counseling
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Meetings every 8 weeks. Students begin identifying interests, exploring activities, considering course pathways, and building the foundation for future applications.
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Meetings every 4 weeks. We focus on course rigor, testing plans, summer programs, leadership opportunities, college list development, and early essay preparation.
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Meetings as needed. Students receive detailed support with essays, applications, supplements, interviews, deadlines, and final decisions.
College counseling may include
Academic and extracurricular strategy
College list development
Essay brainstorming and editing
Supplemental essay support
Application timeline management
Interview preparation
Decision guidance
Parent communication and planning meetings