Capstone in College Admissions Consulting

The following learning objectives outline the key competencies and practical skills students are expected to develop and demonstrate throughout the capstone:

• Demonstrate the ability to advise and support students through the whole college admissions process.
• Synthesize foundational knowledge of admissions processes learned throughout the Professional Program in College Admissions Consulting and effectively deliver individualized college admissions guidance to students, specifically as related to testing, essays, financial aid, institutional fit, and more.
• Identify and respond effectively to challenges in the college advising process.
• Improve the ability to communicate and collaborate with parents, school counselors, teachers, and other professionals involved in the college admissions process.
• Reflect on the dynamics of working within different advising environments (e.g., schools, nonprofits, private practice).
• Evaluate your coaching and advising experiences to identify strengths and areas for growth, as well as to assess your advising effectiveness through reflective journaling, supervision, and peer feedback.
• Identify a personalized plan for continued learning and professional development in the field of college admissions advising upon program completion.
• Develop and present a professional profile that articulates lessons learned, showcases advising tools and technique, and documents student outcomes.