Counseling
Path to Your Dream School
Ignision’s counseling program offers a holistic approach that individually assesses and improves each element of a student.
At Ignision, each student is paired with a primary counselor and team of specialists who will construct a competitive profile that caters to the student’s unique talents, personality, and interests.
Principal Counselor
Your primary counselor at Ignision, who will devise a comprehensive college profile, including planning academic and extracurricular activities, summer programs, and strategically selecting schools and majors. The principal counselor will construct an overarching narrative for applications, creating a convincing story from profile material, and oversee the application process.
Academic Advisor
The academic advisor monitors the student’s progress, including monthly check-in’s, and recommends relevant curriculum and standardized test support when appropriate.
Student Mentor
The student mentor will coordinate with other members of the team to plan the logistics of the student’s application and guide them through the steps of the process.
Essay Strategist
The essay strategist will craft a compelling narrative for college applications, including the Common App essay, supplementals, and short answer responses, and guide the student in drafting and refining college application essays.
Services Provided
Counseling
Curriculum planning
Application support
Profile building
Extracurricular guidance
Social and emotional awareness mentorship
College Counseling
College list advising
Personal statement and essay brainstorming
Essay and Activity List editing
Interview prep
Scholarship and Financial Aid support