COLLEGE
PLANNING
A Clearer Path From High School to College
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Planning for college can feel overwhelming—for students and parents.
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There are courses to consider, tests to prepare for, colleges to explore, applications to complete, essays to write, and important decisions to make along the way.
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You don't have to figure it all out at once.
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ABC Tutoring Services helps students and families make sense of the college-planning process and take the next step with greater confidence. Whether your student is just beginning high school or already preparing applications, we'll help you understand where they are, what comes next, and how to move forward.
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You know your child best. We're here to work alongside you.
Schedule Your FREE Consultation
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The Right Plan Starts With the Student
Every Student Has a Different Path.
College planning shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all process.
Your student's interests, strengths, academic goals, experiences, and timeline all matter. That's why we start by learning more about your student and what you're hoping to accomplish.
We can consider:
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Current academic progress
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High school coursework and goals
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College and career interests
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Standardized testing
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Activities and experiences
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Application timelines
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Areas where additional preparation may be helpful
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Questions or concerns you and your student may have
You don't have to know exactly what your student needs before reaching out.
We'll help you determine where to begin.
Start Planning Before Senior Year
A Four-Year Plan Can Make the Process More Manageable.
College planning doesn't have to begin when applications are due.
Starting earlier can give students and families more time to think through academic goals, testing, college options, and the experiences that may help prepare them for what's ahead.
ABC can help students develop a personalized four-year high school plan that keeps long-term goals in view while focusing on the next step.
The plan may include:
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Academic and course planning
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Goals for high school
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Testing considerations
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College-readiness preparation
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Planning ahead for applications
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Important milestones and deadlines
The goal isn't to plan everything at once. It's to know what comes next.
Support Along the Way
College Planning Is More Than Filling Out an Application.
Different students need different kinds of support at different points in the process.
ABC can provide support with:
Academic & College Readiness Planning
Review academic goals and help students think ahead about the coursework and preparation that can support their future plans.
College Exploration
Help students consider college options that align with their interests, goals, and individual circumstances.
Application Strategy
Help students understand the application process, organize what they need, and approach each step with a plan.
College Essay Coaching
Provide guidance as students develop and refine their college essays while keeping their own voice and experiences at the center.
Resume Development
Help students organize their academic, extracurricular, volunteer, work, and other relevant experiences into a clear resume.
Application Assistance
Help students stay organized and work through application requirements and materials.
Prepare With Purpose
Give Your Student More Than a Checklist.
College planning isn't just about completing tasks.
It's an opportunity for students to become more comfortable talking about their strengths, interests, experiences, and goals.
Through the planning process, students can work on:
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Organization
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Time management
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Communication
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Writing
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Self-advocacy
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Decision-making
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Goal setting
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Confidence
The goal is to help students move forward prepared—not overwhelmed.
Support for Where Your Student Is
There Is No Single “Right Time” to Begin.
Just Starting High School
Early planning can help students understand how their high school years connect to longer-term goals.
Planning Ahead
Students can begin thinking about coursework, testing, college interests, and experiences while there is still time to make thoughtful decisions.
Preparing for Applications
As application season approaches, support can focus on organization, essays, resumes, application requirements, and deadlines.
Already in the Application Process
If your student is already applying, we can help identify priorities and work through the pieces that still need attention.
Wherever your student is starting, we'll help you identify the next step.
You Don't Have to Know Every Step.
Maybe you're wondering whether your student is on track.
Maybe you're not sure when to start thinking seriously about college.
Maybe your student knows what they want—or has no idea yet.
Maybe applications are approaching and you need help organizing everything.
You don't have to have all the answers before contacting us.
Tell us where your student is, what you're thinking about, and what questions you have.
We'll listen, learn more about your student, and help you determine what makes sense next.
More Than Getting Into College
Help Your Student Prepare for What's Next.
College planning is about more than submitting an application.
It's about helping students understand their options, recognize their strengths, prepare for what's ahead, and take greater ownership of their next step.
Whether your student needs help getting organized, wants to prepare strategically, or simply needs someone to help make the process easier to understand, ABC is here to provide support along the way.
A clearer plan can make the next step feel more manageable.
Flexible Support for Your Family
Planning That Fits Your Student and Your Schedule.
Families are balancing school, work, activities, responsibilities, and everything in between.
ABC offers:
Individual • Online
Our goal is to make college-planning support manageable while keeping the focus on what your student needs.
College Planning Rates
Starting at $65 per session*
Rates may vary depending on the services requested and your student's individual needs.
*A deposit is required before sessions begin.
For the most accurate information about your student's college-planning needs and pricing, contact us for a FREE consultation.
Ready to Start Planning?
Let's Talk About Your Student.
Tell us where your student is in high school, what you're thinking about for the future, and what questions you have.
You don't need to know exactly what your student needs before reaching out.
We'll listen, learn more about your student, and help you determine the next step.
Schedule Your FREE Consultation
ABC Tutoring Services, LLC
3510 Kimble Avenue #D
Waterloo, IA 50702
319-883-3167