OUR SERVICES
“Education is the best provision for life’s journey.”
STEPWISE COLLEGE PLANNING =
WISE PLANNING, STEP BY STEP
We strive to help you and your student confidently and wisely navigate the college planning and application process, offering both comprehensive packages and customized services to meet your needs.
Contact us to learn more.
303-258-6152
susan@stepwisecollegeconsulting.com
“Susan Zinanti was a phenomenal blessing to our students and parents this past school year. Whether working with students one-on-one or addressing a classroom full of students, Susan has a gentle, patient, and sensitive manner that is a perfect antidote to the high stress time of planning next steps for life after high school. You will find her work to be professional, wise, and thorough.”
- Private School Counselor
Step 1: Build a Strong Foundation
Transcript analysis
High school course planning
Extracurricular guidance
Standardized test planning
Early financial aid planning tools
Step 2: Know Yourself
Self-knowledge assessments
College values and priorities development
Advice on researching majors
Career assessment
Guidance on exploring career paths
Step 3: Research Colleges and
Build a Balanced List
College fit counseling
Guidance and tools for researching colleges
College list development
Recommendations to maximize opportunities for need-based financial aid and merit scholarships
Advice for networking with college representatives
Step 4: Present Your Best Self to Colleges
Resume and activities list guidance
Counseling on recommendation letters
Application strategy and support
College essay brainstorming and feedback
Interview preparation and mock interviews
Guidance for deferrals and waitlists
Step 5: Make Final Decision and
Transition to College
Guidance on evaluating the pros and cons of college choices
Assistance with assessing financial aid packages
Help with researching resources at college of choice and formulating a plan for college adjustment success
Support through next steps and transition to college
