Jump Start your College Search!

Today's competitive college admissions culture is at an all time high- and it has become unnecessarily daunting.

At The College Jump Start (TCJS), the goal is clear: to help students and families navigate the process in a straightforward and realistic way.

Our strengths - based approach to college counseling empowers students to recognize their unique qualities, teaches students to market themselves, and focuses on the best college fit for the individual!

While TCJS believes there is power in face-to-face meetings, "e-counseling" services (via e-mail, phone and video conferencing) is also available depending on the needs of the student and family.

The following guidance services are available:

Individualized planning and strategy assessment
Defining goals and roles
Setting realistic expectations
Setting focus on individual strengths
Creation of personalized time line for success
Becoming and staying organized
Identifying factors of fit
Building a diverse college list
Planning campus visits (Get tips and more!)
Making college visit journals
"What questions should I be asking?"
Common application tutorial
The truth about teacher recommendations
Very important details
Sending scores and deadlines you won't want to miss
Activity sheets
Nailing the college essay
The interview ("conversation") process
Advice on entrance exams
Understanding financial aid
Educating parents on the facts behind the admissions process
Getting additional resources

Affordable pricing and customized packaging are available.

Our services are especially helpful for students who need extra organizational support and structure.

Hours

Sun: 6:00am-7:00pm
Mon: 5:00am-1:00pm
Tue: 5:00am-8:00pm
Thu: 5:00am-1:00pm
Fri: 5:00am-2:00pm
Sat: 8:00am-3:00pm

Reviews

• December 15, 2011

  

  The services provided by Stephanie Cappadona are invalueable to the parent, but more importantly to the student embarking on the college process. Stephane was instrumental in focusing my highschool senior and providing guideance with regard to the essay process.

  – Susan

• October 17, 2011

  

  I have recently worked with Stephanie during my college application process and she was such a great help to me. She worked with me on my applications and college research and was extremely helpful to me in identifying the college that was my best fit.
  
  I would encourage anybody who is applying to college to meet with her because she will help make this process less stressful and a whole lot more enjoyable!

  – Juliana

• October 17, 2011

  

  I would not have survived the college process without Stephanie! She was so knowledgeable, sweet and helpful along every step of the way. She went above and beyond and I couldn't have been happier with her services.

  – Morgan

• October 12, 2011

  

  Stephanie is such a wonderful, talented and insightful person. With her vast experience in Higher Education and College Student Affairs, she has a wealth of knowledge to offer rising college students.
  I have experience working with Stephanie as her colleague and friend, and I am confident that she will help you get on the track to college that's right for you!
  

  – Nicole

Write a review