The G.E.M™ Portal
For New Clients
Should I hire a College Consultant (Independent Educational Consultant)?
You should hire a consultant if:
- You want an independent, objective expert help
- Your child will listen to a non-parent adult with expertise
- You want a knowledgeable project manager who maps out the timeline, helps shape a balanced list around student goals and needs, and helps students tell an honest story
What does an IEC do that a school-based counselor can’t?
- IECs can give families individual attention that many school-based counselors don’t have time for because of the large number of students they advise and the numerous roles they have to play.
- If an IEC is a member of professional networks such as NACAC or IECA, they also visit scores of campuses each year, and are able to offer firsthand information on schools that a student may not be aware of. After all, students must be a good fit based not only on academics, but on social and community criteria as well.
When is the right time to engage you and A Starting Line?
- to be updated………
What is your success rate?
- 100% of our students receive multiple acceptance offers to their desired schools.
- Many of our students receive acceptances to honors colleges, merit aid offers, and presidential scholarships.
Do you meet in-person or on Zoom?
Both. We work with students both locally and nationwide. Students in the greater Boston area can come for in-person meetings, while others prefer zoom meetings.
What is your success rate?
- 100% of our students receive multiple acceptance offers to their desired schools.
- Many of our students receive acceptances to honors colleges, merit aid offers, and presidential scholarships.
Can you help with applying for internships, summer programs, or contests?
Yes, we advise the student and offer reviews of application essays.
Can you help with scholarships?
Yes, we advise the student and offer reviews of scholarship application essays. Many scholarships are listed on schools’ websites.
Do you help with career guidance?
Yes! We help students discover their strengths, aptitudes, goals, and interests so they can begin to narrow down potential paths for majors, minors, and careers.
Do you help students with program application essays?
Yes, we advise the student and offer strategic reviews.
For Existing Clients
When is the right time to engage A Starting Line?
Beginning at the end of middle school or very early in high school allows us to offer strategic guidance for classes, extra-curriculars and activities that reflect a student’s passions.
Connect with us!
Have a question? Want to partner with us? Please send us a message to inquiry@astartingline.com
