College Planning Services

Services

College Planning for students

Financial Aid services for consultants and counselors

College Planning Services for High School Students

Student Self-Assessment

• Student interview to determine interests, passions, activities, career aspirations and overall thoughts about college.

• Web based self-assessment surveys to explore interests, aptitudes, personality, preferences to explore careers and potential areas of study.

• Developing a plan to explore careers and colleges.

• Advise on extracurricular activities and summer programs to explore interests or to match strengths.

College Readiness

• Review of HS curriculum

• Review of academic records and assistance with planning academic course schedules.

• Guidance on building and organizing extracurricular activities.

• Standardized testing review and assistance with scheduling. Assistance in finding test prep services if desired.

• Provide tools to assist in managing important tasks and deadlines.

College Search and Application

• Identifying colleges that are appropriate matches for the student and developing a personalized list of schools.

• Guidance on college visits and interview preparation Assistance with managing the application process and deadlines.

• Brainstorming and editing college essays and personal statements.

• Assistance with up to 10 college applications and review of applications prior to submission

• Assistance with reviewing admission decisions and making an enrollment choice.

Cost and Financial Fit

• Provide information on college cost, financial and and scholarships

• Review of family's financial strength

• Assistance with applying for financial aid and scholarships

• Guidance on appeals (if needed)

• Review and comparison of financial aid offers

I provide highly personalized assistance to help take a student through each step of the college readiness, college search and application process. The personal college consulting services include the following, which can begin any time during high school from the end of sophomore year to the summer prior to senior year.

Financial Aid Services for Independent Education Consultants and Counselors

Financial Aid Presentations

I can provide group financial aid presentations for your students and parents on the following topics or customize a presentation.

• Financial Aid Basics

• Financial Aid Applications

• Understanding Financial Aid Offers

• Understanding Student Loans

• Appeals

• Scholarships

Personal Meetings and Resources

I can provide individualized information for you or your clients as needed, including:

• Consultation meetings with consultant or counselor to review client cases

• Join in a client meeting to review financial aid information or options.

• Resources to assist with financial aid or scholarship questions.

About Me

Thalassa Naylor, B.A, M.B.A

Independent Education Consultant

College and Career Counseling Certificate, UC Berkeley

Instructor, UCLA Extension, College Counseling Certificate Program

Executive Board Member, California Association of Student Financial Aid Association (Training Chair)

Member: IECA, WACAC, NACAC, CASFAA WASFAA, NASFAA

www.linkedin.com/in/thalassa-naylor-b573987

I am a member of IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association) and operate my consulting services using Principles of Good Practice.  These include a responsibility to understand each student’s special strengths, values, and needs, while striving to include all family members in the educational planning process. I do not accept any compensation from educational institutions for placement of a student, nor do I pay any schools to place a student. All IECA members subscribe to these Principles of Good Practice (https://www.iecaonline.com/quick-links/about/principles-of-good-practice/) and all IECA members are required to annually sign and follow the principles as part of their association membership in good standing.

Naylor College Consulting does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.

I have 40 years of experience working in financial aid and higher education. I have worked in several financial aid offices, followed by a long career working in student finance with some of the top national student loan providers. My passion for college-related financial literacy has had me provide decades of training, presentations, workshops, and information sessions for high schools, colleges, professional associations. I have been a volunteer for financial aid and admissions focused professional organizations throughout my career and have won a number of awards for my work. I will bring this experience and confidence to my work in helping students navigate the challenging process of applying for college and if needed, paying for college.

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