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Stobie Fairfield
Educational Consultant
phone: 207-899-3101
email: academicoptions@gmail.com
gradcap  Service Packages


College Planning Package I
Freshman and Sophomores

We help you identify your educational objectives and discuss how to make high school a successful endeavor. You will take a learning style and study skill assessment to help you identify your strengths and the skills you would like to improve. We provide advice on course selection and help you explore extracurricular involvement and summer activities. End result: An early start in college planning allows students more time to tailor their high school choices to meet their college goals

College Planning Package II
Juniors and Seniors

Through a series of conferences with you and your parents, we help you identify your educational objectives and define the learning environment, culture, and other attributes of your desired college experience. We’ll review your academic record and offer standardized testing advice. End Result: Academic Options prepares a list of colleges uniquely suited to you and guides you as you narrow it down to those you will target for admission.

Meeting 1: Discussion of your strengths, learning styles, interests and goals
Meeting 2: Discussion of parent’s insights, concerns and financial considerations
Meeting 3: Financial aid overview
Meeting 4: Exploration of majors and careers including the results of your personal styles and career interest inventories
Meeting 5: Presentation of your college list and instruction on how to research colleges
Meeting 6: Results of your research and narrowing your list

Comprehensive Package
We help you navigate your college planning and application process from start to finish. Once your college list is narrowed down to those you will target for admission, Academic Options prepares your plan of action and organizational timeline. We then work to ensure that your applications highlight your strengths, paying special attention to the essays you write. End result: Polished and Effective Applications. The Comprehensive Package includes the College Planning Package II meetings 1 through 6 PLUS:

Meeting 7: Making the most out of your college visits and effective interviewing
Meeting 8: Mock interviews, resume writing, and obtaining good letters of recommendation
Meeting 9: Writing Workshop I: brainstorming your essay topics
Meeting 10: Writing Workshop II: developing essays to make a powerful personal statement
Meeting 11: Review of your acceptance and financial aid offers
Meeting 12: Tips for your transition to college

Contact us for a free consultation to discuss which service package best meets your college planning needs.