Allyson Adams has been in the counseling profession for over 20 years. She has worked on countless committees and projects and has presented at numerous conferences on youth related topics. She has a combined commitment to education and mental health for over 25+ years in both clinical and school counseling. As a member of the Mental Health America of the North Shore she created the MHANS Youth Advisory Board in 2013 and facilitated it for 9 years. Additionally, Allyson served as an executive board member of the Illinois School Counselor Association for 4 years. Allyson recently received the Impact Award through ISCA for her commitment to the school counseling profession. She is extremely passionate about making an impact in young peoples’ lives on a daily basis and ensuring that all youth have an opportunity to shine! It is this passion and drive that motivated her to create a business model to support ALL youth on their post-secondary journey.
Services.
30 Minute Free Consultation
Call via Zoom or Google Meets
90 Minute Introductory Meeting with Family
Via Zoom, Google Meets, or In-Person
(If location allows)
Just as it is important to find the right college fit, it is equally important to find the right people to help find that fit! Therefore we believe that having an opportunity to talk with us first to make an informed decision on this journey is the first step. The 30 minute consultation allows students and families to meet us and ask questions about us and our services.
The 90 minute student focused meeting is more intensive and allows us to get to know the student, their goals and individual needs. We will explore the college application process, the steps ahead and discuss more specifically how we will move forward.
College Package
Psychological Testing IEP/504
We begin working with students and families as early as the end of 8th grade. We are accessible by email, text, calls and meetings by appointment via Zoom/Google Meets or in-person if location allows. We will guide and support throughout the whole process.
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Interest Inventories/Questionnaires
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High School Course Scheduling Consultation/Academic and Curriculum Planning
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Activities/Extracurricular Advisement
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Resume Writing/Building
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Support with Letters of Recommendation
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College Visit Planning and Support
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Individualized College Research and College List Development
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Scholarship and Financial Aid Suggestions/Guidance
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Essay Writing/Proofreading
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Application Guidance
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Correspondence with College Admissions (when necessary)
Psychological Evaluations as needed to support IEP and 504 Accommodations. We will review the existing information and supplement testing as needed to apply for accommodations. This will include potential additional assessment upon request of the university. Additionally we will provide help connecting the student with the office of disabilities at the school of their choice.
NCAA/Athletic Guidelines and College
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Reaching out to Coaches
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Guidance on Divisions (NCAA DI, DII, DIII and NAIA athletics)
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Review of Academic Courses
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NCAA Eligibility Center
Navigating the college process is challenging enough but then being an athlete and trying to figure out all of the necessary steps is an additional challenge. We support our student athletes.
