Our Services

Comprehensive College Admissions Advising (Junior-Senior Year)

The Junior-Senior Comprehensive College Admissions Advising package offers a complete, structured, and stress-free approach to navigating the college admissions process. This full-service plan is ideal for families looking for guidance during the crucial final years of high school.

What’s Included?

• Initial Overview: We start with a thorough overview of the process, including family consultations and student assessments to understand goals and preferences.
• Curated College List: Based on extensive research, we help students and families create a customized list of colleges to explore and finalize.
• Application Management: Students receive access to a personalized portal with timelines, checklists, and resources to track their progress.
• Essay Development: From brainstorming to final edits, we ensure essays are authentic, compelling, and tailored to each college’s unique requirements.
• Supplemental Support: Assistance with honors college applications, scholarship essays, waitlist decisions, and more.
• Stress-Free Timeline: We aim to complete all applications by mid-November, allowing students to focus on academics and enjoy their senior year.

This package includes up to 30 hours of one-on-one advising via Zoom and support for up to 14 applications. Our goal is to help students complete polished and competitive applications while minimizing stress for the entire family.

Comprehensive College Admissions Advising (Freshman-Senior Year)

The Freshman-Senior Comprehensive College Admissions Advising package is designed for families who want to take a proactive approach, ensuring students are prepared and positioned for success throughout high school.

What’s Included?

• Academic Planning: We work with students to map out their high school coursework and enrichment opportunities, aligning with their long-term goals.
• Extracurricular Development: Guidance on building a robust extracurricular resume, including sports, volunteer work, clubs, internships, and more.
• College Readiness Skills: Support in developing key skills like self-advocacy, organization, and time management.
• Admissions Guidance: All the benefits of our Junior-Senior package, including curated college lists, essay support, and comprehensive application assistance.

By starting early, students can build a stronger foundation, maximize opportunities, and reduce stress when it’s time to apply to colleges. This package includes an additional 4 hours of advising during the freshman and sophomore years.

Hourly College Admissions Advising

For families seeking flexibility, our Hourly College Admissions Advising service offers expert support tailored to your specific needs. Whether you need help with one task or ongoing guidance, this option allows you to focus on what matters most.

What’s Included?

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose the tasks you need help with, from essay editing to application reviews, and schedule sessions at your convenience.
• Custom Focus: We tailor our approach to address your immediate priorities, such as scholarship applications, college list refinement, or interview preparation.
• Pay-As-You-Go: Clients are invoiced monthly based on the hours used, making this a cost-effective option for targeted support.

Hourly advising is ideal for families who want professional guidance without committing to a comprehensive package.

Custom, Task-Specific Advising Packages

At Valencia Educational Consulting, we understand that every student and family has unique needs. That’s why we offer Custom, Task-Specific Advising Packages, tailored to address specific parts of the college admissions process.

What’s Included?

These packages are flexible and designed around your specific goals. Examples include:

• Essay Support: Focused assistance with brainstorming, drafting, and refining essays, including UC Personal Insight Questions and college-specific prompts.
• Application Review: A thorough review of completed applications to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with each college’s requirements.
• Scholarship Essays: Help with crafting compelling essays for competitive scholarships.
• College-Specific Guidance: Support for navigating the unique application processes of particular colleges or programs.

How It Works

• Customized Hours: Choose the number of hours needed (minimum of 10 hours).
• Individualized Attention: We work closely with students to address their specific questions and priorities.
• Flexible Scheduling: Sessions are arranged based on the student’s availability and deadlines.

This package is perfect for families who need focused, high-impact support for specific tasks.

Accountability and Stress-Free Planning

The college application process can feel overwhelming for both students and parents. Valencia Educational Consulting serves as an accountability partner, providing structure and support to keep everyone on track while minimizing stress.

How We Help

• Expert Guidance: We take the guesswork out of the process by creating a clear timeline and checklist tailored to each student’s goals.
• Regular Check-Ins: Students receive consistent support to meet deadlines and complete tasks efficiently.
• Conflict-Free Environment: By acting as the buffer between parents and students, we eliminate tension and allow families to focus on enjoying this milestone together.

Why It Matters

Our approach empowers students to take ownership of the process while providing parents with peace of mind. With our guidance, families can feel confident that every detail is being handled professionally and effectively.