Private & Magnet High School Admissions Coaching

The High School Admissions Package (HSAP) focuses on guiding students and parents through the private, parochial, and magnet high school admissions process. We consider students’ strengths and weaknesses as well as finances to find the right school matches. Our ultimate goal is for our students to enjoy secondary school and to prepare for college. 

We include all the steps you and your student need to successfully apply to private, parochial, and magnet secondary schools. Our deliverables are detailed here.

High schools are not all created equally. There are diverse public schools as well as private schools. Within each of these schools, there are opportunities available to students that can enrich and enhance their secondary school experiences. Professional Tutoring has been coaching students in all levels of admission since 1994. Our many years of experience shine through as we guide students through resume development, interviewing and visits, essays and finally choosing the best FIT school.  

All of the students who have successfully completed our coaching program(s) have been accepted to secondary school and many attend their “first choice” school. 

There is a concentration of time spent initially to develop the student’s plan, and then there are regular “checkups” along the way. We meet to draft the student resume, the High School Decision Matrix, to prepare essays and the mock interview. Each student is unique and their development plan will reflect those unique needs. Be assured that we keep in frequent contact. All of our steps are here.

Julia Ross guides the process with very qualified supporting staff members.

At Professional Tutoring, we take the “village” approach. Parents are involved throughout the coaching program and are encouraged to partner with us. Parents are included in many meetings/workshops; parents receive frequent emails and copies of all student work including the High School or College Selection Spreadsheet, Student Resume, Admissions Essays, Letter of Recommendation Requests, and emails.

YES! This admissions coaching program is designed for all students and is customized to meet individual needs. Studies show a strong correlation between confidence and grades. A student who is not academically inclined often needs to discover their strengths to build confidence. Our business motto is “Competence builds Confidence.” We work closely to engage students and key in on their interests and passions to strategically craft a plan that will leverage their strengths and interests in the secondary school setting, ultimately increasing their confidence and academic successes.

Our hands-on and one-on-one approach is beneficial to students with ADD.

Many students with learning disabilities and differences, including students with ASD, have benefited from our program. We discuss each case with parents ahead of time to make sure that we will be the right match.

Yes, we have several students who are not local; these include DOD/Military and State Department students as well as clients who find us through word-of-mouth or the internet. We are able to provide all of our services through Zoom.

This program is designed for students between 6th and 10th grades. You are not too late as long as the admissions deadlines have not passed. 

No, we start with the Initial Consultation. This fee goes toward the High School Admissions Package for families who decide to move forward.

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