Free College Strategy Session | Stepping Stones College Educational Advisors
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Your Personalized College Admissions Strategy Starts Here

Answer a few quick questions and receive a custom College Readiness Assessment — plus a free 30-minute strategy session with our expert advisors.

Personalized Roadmap Scholarship Strategy Essay & Application Plan Expert Guidance
Only 10 free sessions available this month — spots filling fast

Takes about 3 minutes. Your answers stay confidential.

Question 1 of 12

Who's filling out this questionnaire?

This helps us tailor the conversation.

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I'm a Parent / Guardian

Exploring options for my child

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I'm the Student

Taking charge of my own future

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We're Doing This Together

Parent and student, side by side

Question 2 of 12

What grade is the student currently in?

This determines your personalized question path.

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8th Grade

Planning ahead — smart move

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9th Grade (Freshman)

Setting the foundation

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10th Grade (Sophomore)

Building momentum

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11th Grade (Junior)

The critical year

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12th Grade (Senior)

Application season is here

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College Transfer Student

Looking for the right next step

Personalizing questions for your grade level...
Question 3 of 12

Let's get a quick academic snapshot

Approximate is fine — we'll dig deeper during your strategy session.

Question 4 of 12

What kind of college experience are you looking for?

Select all that apply — this shapes your personalized strategy.

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Ivy League / Highly Selective

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Top Public Universities

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Private Universities

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Liberal Arts Colleges

Honors Programs

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Not Sure Yet

Question 5 of 12

What matters most in choosing a college?

Pick your top 3 priorities.

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School Reputation

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Scholarships & Aid

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Strong Major Program

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Campus Life & Culture

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Location & Setting

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Career Outcomes

Athletics

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School Size

Question 6 of 12

Tell us about extracurricular involvement

Clubs, sports, leadership, community service, jobs, passion projects — anything that shows who you are beyond grades.

How strong is the activity profile?
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Just getting startedStrong & diverse
Tailoring based on your profile...
Question 7 of 12

What keeps you up at night about college admissions?

Select everything that resonates — be honest, that's what we're here for.

Because you mentioned essays as a concern...
Deep-Dive Question

Where are you with the essay process?

The personal statement is often the most stressful part — let's see where you stand.

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Haven't Started

Don't know where to begin

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Brainstorming Topics

Have ideas but no drafts yet

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Working on Drafts

Have a draft but want expert review

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Main Essay Done, Need Help with Supplementals

The school-specific essays are overwhelming

Let's explore your academic situation more...
Deep-Dive Question

Is there context behind the GPA we should know?

Admissions officers read applications holistically. Context matters enormously.

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Upward Trend

Grades improved over time

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Extenuating Circumstances

Health, family, or other challenges impacted grades

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Rigorous Course Load

Took the hardest classes available

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Consistent Performance

Steady grades throughout

Question 9 of 12

How important is financial aid & scholarships?

No judgment — this helps us build a realistic, strategic college list.

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Critical — Scholarships are a must

Financial aid will determine where we can go

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Important but flexible

We'll weigh cost alongside fit

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Secondary consideration

Best-fit school matters most regardless of cost

Question 10 of 12

When do you plan to submit applications?

Understanding your timeline helps us prioritize what matters most right now.

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This Fall — It's urgent

Deadlines are coming up fast

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Next Application Cycle

We have time to build a strong plan

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2+ Years Away — Planning Ahead

Smart early positioning

Question 11 of 12

If our advisor could wave a magic wand and solve one thing for your family, what would it be?

Be specific — this is what we'll focus on in your free strategy session.

Final Step

Where should we send your personalized strategy report?

We'll review your answers and reach out within 24 hours to schedule your free session.

Your College Readiness Assessment

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✓ Personalized 1-on-1 Guidance
✓ Scholarship Strategy Included
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