Minerva Education Consultancy (MEC) offers custom-tailored support for students applying for middle school, preparatory school, undergraduate and graduate academic programs, summer programs, internships, scholarships, fellowships and employment. Services include (partial list):
Planning of intended major, school course choices, extracurricular / leadership / volunteer / community service / advocacy activities, academic enrichment (including college courses for credit), professorial mentorships, published research and conference presentations, competitions, passion projects, data-informed college list, college tour itineraries and multi-tiered DI (Demonstrated Interest)
Expert application essay, activity list, résumé and personal website supervision
Assistance with selection of Teacher Recommenders, procurement of supplementary professorial LOR (Letters of Recommendation)
Full application review
Interview prep
Trusted, time-tested referrals for wraparound services (standardized test prep / academic tutoring, competition coaches, professorial mentorships, time management / executive function coaching, website designers et. al.).
MEC offers training and mentoring to early-career IECs and to professionals (e.g. School Counselors, high school teachers, university professors, college Admission Officers) transitioning to the role of IEC, including preparation for the AICEP (American Institute of Certified Educational Planner) examination.
MEC:
is an Official Certifying Organization for The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
adheres to the AICEP Principles of Good Practice, HECA Standards and Ethics Statement, IECA Principles of Good Practice and NACAC Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission (GEPCA)
provides extensive pro bono consulting in conjunction with selected high school counselors and non-profit foundations for high-performing, underserved high school students.
