Services

APPLICATION PACKAGES for 11th - 12th GRADE STUDENTS

In addition to full guidance and support for the college planning and application process in the US and abroad, students gain lifelong communication skills, showcase their talents, and align their major and career goals with their strengths, passions, and values. All the moving parts of the applications are addressed for maximum impact. The result? Competitive edge and excitement about the future:

I. A-List Application Package

• Students work with Anjali
• Cutting Edge Strengths & Interests Assessments: to help students choose or fine-tune majors/careers
• Beyond the Basics: transcript analysis and course selection
• Elegant Extracurriculars: outside the box summer + school year activities including personal project planning
• Communications: resume, interview prep, email and phone strategies, social media guidance, demonstrated interest strategies
• Best Fit College List: based on preferences, profile + admission trends data
• College Applications: includes all aspects, up to 10 colleges
• Outstanding College Essays: application essays for all college applications including honors essays as well as summer programs, competitions, and internships
• Video Essay: work with a top filmmaker to create a standout video introduction
• Advanced Application Strategies: waitlist and scholarship negotiation
• Use of Growth Mindset and Focus on Purpose throughout
• Ongoing Parent Support

II. College Advisor Package

• Students work with one of our handpicked and trained college advisors who are also excellent essay coaches
• Same methodology as A-List Package without the Video Essay

COLLEGE PLANNING PACKAGES FOR 8th-10th GRADE STUDENTS

Our mission is to guide students through the 3Ds of our proprietary Talent Development 3D™ Process from as early as middle school—Discovering, Developing, and Demonstrating student gifts not only to enhance college scholarships and admissions but also for personal fulfillment. The determining factors are genuine passion, mastery, originality, dedication, and impact, all of which we strive to support. We also make use of growth mindset and a focus on life purpose.

I. Talent Development Package  For 8th-10th Grades

• Short personality assessment that helps students begin to explore possible majors and careers
• Strategic planning for summer with a personalized list of programs 
• Standardized testing plan for SAT or ACT
• Optimal extracurricular recommendations
• Class selection for following year
• Focus on purpose and growth mindset
• Parent guidance and support

 II. Packages for 3 or 4 Years of High School

Students are guided and supported in planning for admission to the most selective programs in the US and abroad. From a long term, strategic timeline that includes unparalleled summer internships and design of non-profits or other student-led initiatives, all aspects of students profiles are optimized in the context of well-being and long term student success.​​

​Advantages:

• Best value
• Locks in price and availability
• We get to know your child in depth
• You get a plan that optimizes college admissions, scholarship options, and student well-being

SAT/ACT TEST PREP & ACADEMIC TUTORING

Our partner for tutoring and test prep is a fellow Princetonian who handpicks and trains excellent tutors and matches them to each student for test prep including ACT, SAT, AP tests, TOEFL, GRE, as well as academic tutoring and study skills training. Tutors obtained high scores, have extensive experience, and help students significantly improve scores/grades.

FINANCIAL AID GUIDANCE

Most middle and upper-middle income families are surprised to learn that with a little planning, they can significantly lower out-of-pocket college costs, maximize grants and scholarships, and minimize debt.

At Anja Education, we help obtain maximum merit scholarships for all our clients by guiding students to optimize their profile and applications. We do not however give financial aid advice related to a family’s income and assets, so we have teamed up with SMARTTRACK® College Funding, the nation’s leader in developing strategic college funding plans, to assist our clients with the financial aspect of college planning. If you’re concerned that you won’t qualify for financial aid, haven’t saved enough, or don’t have an effective plan to cover the considerable costs of educating all your children, SMARTTRACK® can help.

We provide our families with these valuable benefits and special discounts:​

• Live Parent-Education Webinar explains what you need to know now to succeed in the college funding process
• A complimentary College Funding Evaluation with a professional SMARTTRACK® Advisor. This 'stress test' is your crucial first step to lower college costs
• Access to free money-saving online resources

GAP YEAR Planning

Gap Years are Trending--and for Good Reason. Here’s Why:

Research shows that students who have taken time between high school and college outperform students who have not on their GPA by at least .5 points. This is a result of greater focus and maturity, so taking time between high school and college can save time on major and career selection. We are proud to have a gap year expert on our team, so the year is well planned, rewarding, and pertinent.

Visual, Literary & Performing Arts

Highly Creative Students often Feel Constrained by the College Application Process. There is a Solution:

Nurturing talent includes selecting the right teachers and mentors, helping students balance their artistic and academic goals, building on strengths and bridging gaps, and showcasing the talent to its best advantage. Anjali has the training, the experience and the instinct to help bring young talent to fruition both to enhance admissions and merit scholarships.