College Preparedness

At TA, we believe college is a personal and family decision—not a ranking contest. Our mission is to guide students and their families through a thoughtful, individualized process of self-discovery, college exploration, and post-secondary planning. From freshman year to graduation, we’re here to support students in preparing not only for college—but for life.

Our Philosophy

Every student is unique—and so is their path after high school. Whether a student chooses a four-year university, community college, gap year, military service, or career training, we support their personal goals and growth. 100% of TA students are accepted into college, including some of the most selective schools across the country.

Core Values:

• College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won
• Early and consistent planning leads to confident decisions
• College readiness = life readiness
• Family engagement is essential
• Students grow in different ways and on different timelines

What we believe:

• We believe that school choice for students is a multi-faceted, complicated, and intensely personal and family-driven process. Our work will always keep your family and student’s needs in the center of every conversation.
• We believe in every child’s capacity for growth over time—academic, athletic, emotional and spiritual—and we will be relentless in supporting your dreams to see your child emerge as the person they were meant to become.
• We believe that “school fit” is a reality-alignment exercise that marries your hopes and dreams for your child with the hard truths of school admission processes. At TA, we will be fierce advocates for your child’s most appropriate school outcome.
• We believe that “the more you give of yourself, the more you’ll love what is left.” Our holistic approach to school-choice counseling will help your child build a profile that does more than look good on paper. Our counseling process will encourage your child to create impact in their community, and to use our process to begin building a fulfilling life.
• We believe that while a well-rounded education is a foundation for success in college and beyond, we recognize that schools are looking for “pointy” applicants. What makes you special? What have you done that is unique, different, and raises the profile of our college/university? How have you led? How will your ‘pointiness’ help you make a difference in college? These are questions we’ll help you answer.