What We Do
College admissions is hard. We’re with you every step of the way.
Our Services
Preparing for college admissions can feel impossible. Our counselors work closely with you and your family to help you understand what colleges are looking for, develop a unique plan of action, and gain entry to the right college for you.
Our Approach
Our counselors emphasize a one-on-one approach that offers you the time and attention you need to understand college admissions and dive into the activities, research, projects, and ideas that make you stand out. At the same time, our community partnerships offer opportunities to meet with industry professionals and engage in unique summer programs and internships.
We know that our students are more than just numbers. We help you explore your interests, find your voice, and make change in the world around you.
Holistic Admissions Means Holistic Counseling
Holistic admissions means that colleges look at more than their applicants’ GPA or test scores. They consider everything, from the types of courses students take to the ways students exhibit leadership and community-mindedness. They will consider elements students can’t control - such as socioeconomic status or race - alongside elements students can - such as how they construct their own stories.
At Meridian Prep, we do the same thing. We consider each student’s full profile: who you are, where you come from, what you care about, and what you’ve done. Then we offer targeted, step-by-step advice to strengthen your profile, increase your competitiveness as an applicant, and most importantly, be the change you want to see.
Student Profile
What You’ll Do
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Explore
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you’re fascinated by the body or swooning over CSS. Maybe you’re still not sure and feel overwhelmed by choices and pressure.
We understand. Our counselors help you identify your interests and then explore related activities, majors, and careers, so you begin your college applications with confidence.
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Learn
What classes should you take? Is an A in a regular class better than a B in an Advanced Placement course? What about community college classes, or online classes, or summer programs?
We’re here to answer your questions. Our counselors utilize your personalized goals to curate courses and activities that work for you.
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Build
Colleges are looking for students who take an active interest in the world around them. We encourage our students to engage in their communities: to volunteer, to build products, organizations, and web technologies to make serious change. We connect our students to mentors and like-minded peers so they can work collaboratively and make real change.
As a result, we’ve seen students publish textbooks, create nonprofits for social justice, and code apps for homelessness. And colleges notice.
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Find Your Fit
With thousands of colleges, increased competition, and seemingly endless pressure, the college search process can feel overwhelming.
Take a breath. Meridian Prep counselors know that the “best” college may not be the “best-fit” college for you. We help you consider what you want from your educational experience, teach you how to research schools, and develop a balanced list of schools to apply to.
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Tell Your Story
Essay writing can be the most challenging part of the college application process. Our students often wonder what they should write about, how they can tell their stories, what stories colleges want to hear.
We hear you. We know the best stories can take time to develop, and our counselors take that time to ask questions, listen to answers, and provide specific feedback so you can tell the most powerful and important stories of your life.
