Services

While every student will benefit from college consulting services, not every student requires the exact same services. Tree Street customizes a plan specific to each student’s interests, needs and budget.

Tree Street offers an initial complimentary consultation to learn more about the student and their family, and share information about how Tree Street can help them navigate the college admissions process. Introductory meetings are offered in person at the Winnetka, Illinois office and via zoom throughout the year. 

While meeting early in a student’s high school career is most beneficial, Tree Street helps focus and ease the admissions process whenever work together begins. Tree Street guides students in any year of high school, college students considering transferring, and gap year or other students taking a break from their education looking to either apply or reapply to colleges. Whatever a student’s background and whenever they are ready, Tree Street helps each student navigate college admissions with guidance specifically tailored to them. 

After the initial meeting, students and families decide which services they would like and work together begins. 

Overview

  • Whether students know exactly what they “want to do when they grow up” or don’t yet have a clue, Tree Street guides them in carefully considering who they are, what they want and how to get there. Groundwork services include interest inventories, personality-type tests and aptitude assessments; high school course selection assistance; extracurricular and summer activities consideration; and major and career exploration.

  • Tree Street assists students in identifying schools that could be a good fit academically, socially and financially and considering whether those schools are “targets,” “reaches,” or “wild cards.” Tree Street encourages students to build a well balanced college list. Tree Street explains how fit and application type intersect and assists students in deciding what type of application (ED, EA, SCEA, RD) to submit to particular schools.

  • Tree Street advises students in the compilation and submission of their best possible applications. Tree Street instructs students on how to research what a college is looking for in applicants and how to demonstrate their interest. 

    Tree Street counsels students about resume building and activity descriptions and reviews resume and activity drafts. Tree Street helps students with the who, when and how of letters of recommendation.

    Tree Street guides students through standardized test and test prep options and helps students analyze whether or not to submit test scores to particular schools. 

    Tree Street helps students create a plan for writing essays, along with deadlines for completion of multiple drafts. Tree Street guides students in brainstorming exercises and instructs them on successful essay and short response structures. Tree Street proofreads and provides editing suggestions that stay true to the student’s unique voice.

    Tree Street helps students identify what schools offer interviews, whether interviews are considered informational or evaluative, and how to request an interview. Tree Street prepares students for admissions interviews.

  • Tree Street helps students and their families consider admissions offers, including waitlists and deferrals, advises on letters of continued interest, and answers questions about the enrollment and transition process.