To EMPOWER students by helping them gain even greater self-awareness and knowledge through self-assessments, facilitated exercises, questionnaires, and in-depth discussions.   This process enables students to find their authentic voice, better define themselves and determine which colleges are a good match for them.  Additionally, Heights offers workshops on college preparedness, including common sense strategies for living away from home and identifying and accessing available campus resources.

To EDUCATE you and your student about the college admission process.  College planning begins long before senior year in high school.  In as early as 9^th grade, students can begin identifying and selecting academic courses that will afford them access to highly selective colleges and universities.  Jennifer, working in tandem with students and parents, counsels on academic course selection for 9^th, 10^th and 11^th graders, and helps design an individualized path and program for each student.  Extracurricular activities, summer enrichment programs, internships and work experiences are, also, very important.  The Heights program encourages students to pursue their passions.  Students will naturally dedicate time, energy and put forth their best efforts in activities meaningful to them.  A student’s commitment and passion to a specific activity will become evident in her/his essays and interviews and are often times accompanied with success on the field, in the theater, in a laboratory or wherever the extracurricular leads her/him.

To IDENTIFY BEST-FIT colleges and universities for each student.  Jennifer will help you identify your priorities, and research and select colleges to tour and interview.   Not only does Jennifer want each student to be admitted to great schools, she wants each student to thrive while there.  She carefully guides each student in selecting the best-fit colleges – one in which the student is successful academically, socially, emotionally and on the field and court .

To USE TIME EFFICIENTLY.  Not only is the college application process complex, it is, also, extremely time consuming.  As an Independent Educational Consultant, Jennifer has the time, resources and expertise to devote to each student’s planning process and college application.

To help ALLEVIATE STRESS from the ever-changing world of college admissions.  The college admissions process is far more complex and competitive than in past years. The Heights environment is one that reduces stress and is conducive to productivity.  Working one-on one with students, Jennifer encourages and instills confidence within them.  She provides tangible tools and guidance for success in the college admission process.

Testimonials

“Mrs. Soto is an amazing college coach! Her level of detail to every part of the college application process is steeped in her personal experiences at the highest level. She provided great oversight throughout the essay writing portion by pushing me to dig deep within to connect my journey to the posed questions. Her encouragement and guidance allowed me to reveal the best version of myself in the written work. Mrs. Soto is attentive and responsive to the needs of her clients, especially while working remotely. I highly recommend her services! I know that my younger siblings will benefit greatly from her talent in the near future.” – Ellis Clark

“The essay workshop was definitely a beneficial class for me. Seeing that many arts schools ask for numerous essays, I was able to use the tools from the workshop in order to confidently write essays that were engaging and unique. I was able to say everything I needed to say in a sophisticated manner, all while adding my personality and putting myself in the best light. The materials from these workshops are a ‘must have.'” –  Sadiyah S