The ideal student is someone who

• is in 11th or 12th grade.

• wants detailed guidance in the college admissions process.

• thrives with structure - think timelines, templates, and to-do lists.

• values having a trusted guide to ask nuanced questions.

• is ready to hit the ground running with application-related tasks.

• may be overwhelmed with the idea of college applications or unfamiliar with the admissions process.

Every student’s journey is different, so support is tailored based on where your teen is in the process. Depending when you join, support may include:

One-on-one support: Virtual sessions held via Zoom and ongoing email support.

Tailored College List: Recommendations based on admissions data, student profile, and academic interests, including strategic suggestions for early deadline schools.

Essay Support: Brainstorming, guidance, and expert editing to craft authentic, compelling essays.

Application Assistance: Guidance on completing applications, activities lists, and honors lists.

Recommendation Letter Advice: Help selecting the best teachers and mentors to ensure effective letters.

Admissions Decision Guidance: Support for deferrals, waitlists, and next steps.

The exact focus will depend on student progress. Common areas of support include:

A Balanced College List: Best-fit schools are found using admissions data, knowledge of academic programs, and mindful conversations with students.

Essay Crafting: Step-by-step support to create standout essays that tell a unique, personal story.

Application Optimization: Guidance on completing applications to showcase achievements and values.

Decision-Making Support: Practical advice on handling waitlists, deferrals, and deciding between offers.

Free Consultation: We’ll start with a free consultation to discuss your goals and determine if college consulting services are the right fit for your family.

Customized Package: After the consultation, you’ll receive a customized estimate outlining the recommended number of hours and associated cost based on your teen’s needs.

Getting Started: We’ll finalize the plan and begin the consulting process.

Ongoing Support: You’ll receive a personalized timeline and meeting schedule to guide your teen through each stage of the application process, based on where they are and what they need most.

The most ideal time to begin college consulting is in January of the student’s junior year, when there's still plenty of time for thoughtful planning and steady progress.

Past that point already? Not a problem! Schedule a consultation and we’ll talk about how college consulting can best support you and your family.

Unlike high-volume firms that prioritize quantity, NCC is built on quality, connection, and care.

During her time at a major consulting firm, Emily worked with a large number of students at a time. She found that the support she could provide fell short of student needs. So, she decided to take matters into her own hands and built Noetic, which allows her to provide more meaningful guidance.

Now, as an independent consultant, she works with a limited number of students to offer the focused, personalized support each student deserves. Her approach is mindful and student-centered. She takes the time to understand student strengths, values, and personality to highlight these traits in their applications and guide them toward schools where they’ll truly thrive.

Through this individualized process, students build college lists that reflect who they are and craft authentic applications, showcasing their unique stories.