Joan Luber Jacobs carefully guides students through the application process. As a former high school counselor and school psychologist, she observed students fall through the cracks without someone pushing them in the right direction. Ms. Jacobs advises students that getting into the "best college" is less important than choosing the college that is the right fit.
The ideal time to start working with a college counselor is in ninth grade to give the student opportunities to choose competitive academic course loads and extracurricular activities. However, many choose to hire an independent college counselor during their junior and senior years in high school.
| Consultation | |
 | Connect families that need additional support to appropriate resources (tutoring, counseling, essay review, SAT prep, speech and language therapy). |
| Comprehensive Services Includes: | |
| Interest Assessments & Full Records Review |
| Curriculum & Test Planning |
| Personalized College Research List |
| Family Review of the Admissions Process |
| Essay & Application Assistance |
| College Tour & Visit Tips |
| Interview Preparation |
Additional Services Includes: | |
| Financial Aid Process |
| Support Programs for Students with Learning Differences |
| Gap Year & Transfer Options |
| Fine & Performing Arts Schools |
| Summer academic enrichment programs |
| Ms. Jacobs has lectured for: | |
| Torrey Pines High School & San Dieguito Academy College Night North Coastal Consortium for Special Education LDA (Learning Disability Association) CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) University of California, San Diego The Western Association of College Admission Counseling | |
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