College Counseling & Educational Planning Services
Dana Ponsky serves the needs of students as early as 9th grade through college graduation. Throughout her extensive career, Dana has guided and supported students to highlight the best versions of themselves to colleges, graduate schools, and employers. Dana’s approach is simple. She helps individuals apply to and be admitted to the right fit school and does it in a way that limits stress and anxiety. The college process is collaborative and Dana’s services are tailored to individual student and family needs.
Whether your family is looking for a personalized approach to college or your family just needs the tools so it can be done on your own, Dana Ponsky – Your Guide to College has you covered.
Guiding You Through
High School to College
Rising 9th through 12th Grade Students
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Our high school program meets with the student on a quarterly basis (or as needed) to assist with high school course selection, co-curricular exploration, summer planning and preparation, and to answer questions about the impending college admission process. Beginning in 10th grade through graduation, the student meets on a regular basis to ensure all expectations and outcomes are met as it relates to the college admission process. Students will likely meet 3-5 times (or as needed) during the second half of their 11th-grade year and regularly during the summer prior to and during the senior year to ensure timely submission of applications for college, financial aid, gap year programs, and more.
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Guidance to College
Small Group College Advising Program
Current 11th Grade & Rising 12th Grade Students
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Students in 11th grade can participate in small group college preparation advising sessions (up to 10 students per group). These bi-weekly sessions will begin in early June of 11th grade and continue until October of the 12th grade year and will provide students the chance to learn how to develop and finalize a college list, work on resume development, participate in an essay writing workshop, explore college majors, and develop a college application plan of action for their application cycle. Clients in this program can utilize Dana's other services for an additional discounted fee.
Guiding You Through the
College Transfer & Graduate School Application Process
Current College Students and Professionals
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College students seeking transfer and graduate school application assistance and professionals looking to apply to graduate and professional school will meet with Dana on an as-needed basis and will follow a personalized plan specific to their academic and professional goals. An introductory consultation will help determine how to create a customized and efficient plan of action.
Guidance While in College
College Student Support Services
Current College Students
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It is common to think that getting into college can be the hardest part of the college process. However, for many students, the transition to becoming a successful college student can seem more challenging. Dana works closely with rising and current college students to develop strong time management and organizational skills, a purposeful career development plan, and ideas for a meaningful social experience that support a productive academic environment. Students meet on an as-needed basis based on their individual needs and goals.