Package Plans

Comprehensive College Planning Package

10th, 11th, and 12th grades

Details of Comprehensive Package:

Reviewing student’s academic interests and potentials
Complete assessment of student’s academic profile
Recommendations on standardized testing and schedules
Establishing a college planning timeline and discussion of application process
Recommendations on student’s extracurricular and enrichment activities
Advising on Pre-College programs
Advising on resume preparation
Developing an appropriate list of colleges
Guidance on college visits
College interview preparation
Brainstorming on essay topics
Advising on ED/EA applications
Advising on admissions decisions: Deferrals, Waitlist, Semester-Away options
Discussions and assistance with final decisions

Foundation Years

8th and 9th grades

Details of Early Years Planning package:

Review of academic interests
Discussions on student’s study skills
Recommendations on extracurricular activities and enrichment programs
Assessing student’s needs improvement
Recommendations on course selections in 8th and 9th grades

Customized Service Blocks

This is offered as a four hourly meetings for consultations on any or all of the following areas:

Advice on resume development and student activities
Advice on campus visits and interview preparation
Advice on extracurricular activities
Essay brainstorming
Advice on course selection in 8th and 9th grades
Early Years consultation services

Hourly Consultation Services

Hourly consultation services are available.

Thank you, Ani for helping me stay on top of my applications! Thanks also for all the tips for transitioning to college. I missed working with you!”
~ Student, BU Class of 2023, Lexington, MA
During a very challenging academic year for high school seniors, Ani kept my son motivated in college search and application process. She was well-aware of all the challenges that the students were facing in building a college list. She patiently helped my son engage in virtual visits while also helping him find appropriate virtual extracurricular activities. He had five admissions to top colleges and chose to enroll at UMass Amherst.”
~ Parent, HS Class of 2021, Lexington, MA
Ani Helped my daughter with college planning that included high school academics and extracurricular activities. She was encouraging and very thorough in answering our questions. My daughter was admitted to all her top choice colleges including one with a full scholarship. We are thrilled and grateful.”
~ Parent, HS Class of 2021, Worcester, MA
We had a great experience working with Ani. She was always patiently available to answer all our questions. She guided us through the college search and application process. My daughter was able to develop a well-researched college list and was admitted to her first-choice college. We learned to look for a college that is the best fit. It makes more sense.”
~ Parent, HS Class of 2021, Lexington, MA
I consulted Ani on several occasions regarding post-graduation gap year options for my son, who had just graduated with a BS in Chemical Biology from UC Berkeley and wanted to take a year off before applying to medical school. Her advice was well-thought out, succinct and invaluable as she offered multiple options moving forward. Ani's experienced approach in empowering my son made him feel like he was in charge of the entire decision making process.”
~ Parent, Philip A.
Overall, I had a great experience and seamless interaction with Ani. I got her advice, as well as clarifications regarding the interpretation of foreign credentials for 2 international students who applied to Tufts last year. Ani’s expertise allowed me and my department to better understand the students’ previous knowledge and background in related coursework.”
~ Visiting Professor, Ara P.
I won't surprise you by saying that college selection process is not a simple one. More over, it is complicated, broad, and for the most part, the process can be quite overwhelming.
If you are looking for a college coach to guide your child with insightful and pragmatic yet caring approach, I highly recommend Ani Arakelian-Sahakian. Ani's insightful knowledge and expertise helped the process to feel somewhat simple for us, and get into the college of top choice for our child. I highly recommend Ani to parents and their college-bound children!"
~ Parent, Hasmik K.