services
Our goal is to help students find joy in the college admissions experience. Beginning with the basics of college admissions to a final college decision, we guide our students through a multi-step process resulting in a well researched & balanced college list to match their interests and goals, and ultimately a confident final college decision.
Hawthorn College Advisors uses industry recognized software with an online dashboard that students can access 24/7. We provide the following packages based on a student’s current grade level. **
10th grade
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Hourly services for 10th grade students providing guidance in the following areas: ​
Basics of college admissions
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High school course selection and curriculum guidance
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Self exploration assessment, activity advising, and summer planning
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Introduction to college research and organizational tools
11th grade​
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A comprehensive package for students starting in 11th grade providing guidance in the following areas:
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Basics of college admissions
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High school course selection and curriculum guidance
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Self exploration assessment
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Activity advising and summer planning
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Organizational tools/timelines/calendar management
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Standardized testing overview
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Balanced and individualized college
list
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College research tools, including campus visits
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Essay and application guidance from start to finish
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Assessment of college acceptances
12th grade
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A faster paced package for students starting in 12th grade providing guidance in the following areas:
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Basics of College Admissions
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Transcript and activity list review
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Self exploration assessment
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Organizational tools/timelines/calendar management
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Balanced and individualized college list
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College research tools, including campus visits
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Essay and application guidance from start to finish
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Assessment of college acceptances
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For 9th grade students, we are happy to schedule a one hour consultation providing an overview of our services and timelines, however we feel 9th grade is primarily a year for students to explore activities and interests while adapting to life in high school.
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