As the admissions process has become increasingly competitive in colleges around the country, some application elements that seemed less crucial have gained in importance. In addition to test preparation and academic support, Inspirica helps families with these components, knowing that every part of the application process can be critical in moving students from the "maybe" pile into the "yes" pile.

The Essay For colleges hoping to gain insight into an applicant, there's no tool like the essay. For students who are unsure of how to present themselves, writing a convincing, authentic essay can be a real challenge. With more than 25 years of helping to craft essays, we are here to advise. Many parents have appreciated our involvement at this stage of the admissions process both to aid in the development of a strong essay and to set deadlines to help the student get it done on time!

The Interview An interview can be a crucial piece in the admissions puzzle. We explain different types of interviews and conduct practice interviews with students. We ensure that students will be comfortable with the setting, that they will learn to connect with the interviewer, and that they will be able to present themselves with confidence.

Standardized Testing Seminars Inspirica CEO Lisa Jacobson and Master Tutor Donald Viscardi conduct seminars to help families navigate the testing side of the admissions process. These sessions educate, elucidate, and take the mystery—and the stress—out of this critical time.