FAQ - MAP

How do we help students and families?

My Action Plan for College helps students and families to ensure that the college preparation process will be more manageable, more meaningful, and more enjoyable. We believe that a systematic approach works the best when preparing for the significant transition from high school to college. We provide informative research about a variety of topics, we help facilitate meaningful discussions, and we offer specific guidance to students, allowing their own "voice" to be expressed and validated.

Who should enroll and when?

Students in grades 7 through 12 are welcome to access our student support services. We assist 7th & 8th grade students to improve their study skills and time management. We provide students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades with detailed research about prospective colleges and scholarships. For 12th graders, we provide timely feedback and support for various aspects of their college admissions and financial aid applications.

Do you accept international students?

We successfully work with students throughout the United States of America, with Americans residing overseas, as well as with international students.

Do you work with college students as well?

We support students throughout their entire secondary school careers, through the time of their college matriculation.

Are your services affordable?

We strive to keep our services as affordable as possible for families from a wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds, while also respecting the valuable time and research that we invest on behalf of each students’ needs. We offer discounted packages for families that enroll multiple children (5% discount), and also for students from our “partnership” schools (school districts with 15 or more “Scholar Academy” enrollments receive a 5% discount).

Do you assist Parent Groups/PTO/PTA?

Yes, we are happy to present our services to PTO/PTA (Parent Groups), and any school-related groups or organizations. We customize pertinent materials for students, parents, and educators. Please contact us so that we may better serve your needs!

What specific goals does MAP for College maintain in working with students and families?

The goals of MAP for College

We build each student’s capacity for successfully managing important learning milestones:

Making a successful transition to each school year
Establishing effective study skills to handle more advanced coursework
Developing beneficial time-management strategies
Building and maintaining clear "intra-family" communication patterns
Planning for campus visits, on-campus interviews and alumni interviews
Studying (both long-term and short-term) for standardized tests
Doing your "due diligence" regarding prospective colleges
Ideas for brainstorming, outlining, and drafting your college essays
Understanding completely your financial aid & scholarship opportunities
Making a successful transition from high school to college