DogwoodCOLLEGE ADVISORS

Our Process

From possibility to a plan.

Four steps that turn a high-pressure process into a sequence of manageable decisions.

01

Discover

We get to know your student: strengths, interests, values, and goals. You'll leave the first meetings with a shared picture of what matters.

  • Student and family intake
  • Strengths and interests inventory
  • Academic and activity review

02

Strategize

Together we build a balanced college list and a calendar of milestones, so complexity becomes a sequence of manageable decisions.

  • Balanced college list
  • Personal timeline and milestones
  • Testing and course planning

03

Apply

Essays, activity lists, recommendations, and deadlines, each handled with the perspective of someone who has read applications from the inside.

  • Essay brainstorming and feedback
  • Activity list and recommendations
  • Deadline tracking

04

Decide

We compare offers, financial aid, and fit so your family can choose with confidence and your student is ready for what comes next.

  • Offer and financial aid comparison
  • Campus visit reflection
  • Transition to college prep

A clearer path to college starts with one conversation.

Thirty minutes, no pressure. Tell Sophie where your student is, and leave with honest next steps.