Private School Admissions Plan

A Roadmap to Academic Excellence

At Minerva, we believe that each family—and child—is special in their own way; that’s why we have made it a top priority to tailor our services to fit your family’s unique strengths and needs. Our initial consultation will assess your academic objectives and aspirations, enabling us to create a customized plan. We will work with you to develop a list of target private schools that align with your child's personality and ambitions in order to guide you through the application process. Throughout the admissions process, Minerva will keep your family updated in an organized and streamlined manner.

A Personalized Private School Admissions Plan

1. Written Application Support
We understand that the written components of college applications can be challenging and stressful. That's why we offer personalized support for both parents and students in crafting effective and compelling written statements. Our experienced team will work with you to understand your unique story, goals, and strengths and help you articulate them in a way that stands out to admissions officers. Whether it's a parent statement or a student statement, we will guide you through the process of brainstorming, writing, editing, and proofreading, ensuring that your application package is as strong as possible.

2. Private Interview Practice
Interviews are a crucial part of the private school admissions process, and that’s why we offer comprehensive rehearsal for interviews to help both students and parents feel confident and prepared. Our experienced team will conduct mock interviews, provide feedback, and offer personalized coaching to help your child showcase their unique strengths and achievements in the best possible light.

3. Reference Letters
Reference letters can make or break a private school admission, yet they are often overlooked. Our team at Minerva recognizes the importance of these letters, and we offer personalized support to ensure that they showcase your child's strengths and potential. We will guide you in selecting the right referees, and develop a personalized strategy for requesting and collecting reference letters. Additionally, our guidance and tips on how to approach and communicate with your referees can help improve your child's communication and networking skills for future endeavours.

4. Group Assessments
Depending on the child’s age category during application season, group assessments may be required upon admissions. Minerva targets the essential skills and competencies that are evaluated during these assessments to ensure that your child performs to their best potential. Our consultants work with small groups to develop necessary skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking, all while providing personalized feedback and support.

Summer High School Collegiate Program Prep

Summer programs offered by prestigious colleges and universities such as Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) and MIT’s Research Science Institute (RSI) are one of the most effective ways for your child to learn important skills and make meaningful connections at their dream school. From the arts to engineering and STEM, Minerva will guide you and your child in finding and applying to the right summer programs through personalized consultations. In addition, we offer support through the application process through private sessions with your child, helping them develop their application and preparing them for the interview process.

Extracurricular Portfolio Prep

Looking to expand your child’s extracurricular activity portfolio but don’t know where to start? Minerva can help. Through our specialized educational seminars, such as case competition training and competitive speech classes, your child can explore—and develop a passion for—prominent academic-based extracurriculars. Our expert team of coaches includes international debaters and public speaking champions, national case competition winners and organizers, and award-winning Model United Nations Secretariat Members. Contact us to start building your child’s extracurricular portfolio today!