PARENTS FORMS
Please complete the brief and straightforward forms below for our records. The information will be kept confidential and is solely for the use of the EduPlan team.
This page aims to inform EduPlan parents about various aspects of the admissions consulting process with EduPlan and the college application process. With these resources, we hope to empower you to fully support your son or daughter in our journey together.
Information for EduPlan Parents
HOW TO STAY INFORMED?
There are three ways to stay informed and updated on the student’s pending tasks and progress:
1. Review the task summary email sent from our system, CounselMore. This summary will provide you with the tasks that the student must complete and the due date for each task. If you see a task that starts with “PARENTS,” that assignment is for you to complete directly (not the student). Please make sure to complete it and have the student mark it as “Done” on CounselMore so that it doesn’t remain pending moving forward.
As the student completes their pending tasks, they must mark them as “Done” on CounselMore to prevent them from appearing again. Please help us ensure the student is taking this proactive approach.
2 – Log in to CounselMore to review the student’s pending tasks and assignments. Parents have their logins and should have received an email offering them the opportunity to sign up for CounselMore. If you can’t find that invitation email, we would be happy to send you a new one – just let us know! If you are unsure how to log into CounselMore, here is a short tutorial video.
3 – Attend meetings or request meeting recordings. We are always happy to have you participate in our student meetings. If your student is comfortable with having you, we would be thrilled for you to join us. However, if your schedule does not permit it, or if the student prefers not to have you participate, we are also happy to record the meeting (whether it is in person or on Zoom) and send you the recording afterward. You will need to make this request, as recording meetings is not a regular practice for us.
MEETINGS WITH EDUPLAN
EduPlan provides up to 30 cumulative hours of counseling services, delivered in person, via email, online, and through telephone calls as needed. We have found that for most students, 30 hours yield excellent results, helping them navigate the process with confidence and less stress.
Watch this SHORT VIDEO to understand our meeting schedule during the consultancy period.
At the beginning of our consulting process, we will have our:
First Meeting to develop a 4-year plan, and
Second Meeting – One month after the first meeting to assess progress and develop your resume.
Freshmen & Sophomores – Once per semester and once during the Summer.
Juniors – Once a month EXCEPT FOR September, October, and May.
Seniors – Daily from Monday through Thursday for 5 weeks over the summer leading into 12th grade, and twice a week as the academic year begins until the submission of college admissions applications supported by EduPlan.
To schedule a meeting with EduPlan, go to meet.eduplan.us.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
SMARTSHEET - Smartsheet is an essential tool that we will utilize throughout our college application journey. Click here to learn more about how to log in and use this tool. You can also watch this 2-minute tutorial here on how to upload a document to Smartsheet.
BUILDING A COLLEGE LIST - Creating a college list is a crucial task. Read here to learn more about EduPlan's advice and strategies on this topic.
COLLEGE VISITS - We strongly encourage our students to take advantage of college visit opportunities whenever possible. Comprehensive information on this subject is available here.
SUMMER PLANNING - At EduPlan, we promote the idea that our students should spend their summers engaging in a combination of internships, paid jobs, academic programs, leadership initiatives, and community activities. These experiences help high school students learn about their interests, abilities, and goals, acquire valuable life skills, and enhance their college applicant profile. Parents are encouraged to click here for additional information on this topic.
SUMMER CONTRACTS FOR RISING SENIORS
The summer of your student's Junior to Senior year is the time when we begin the admissions process together. We require all students to budget five weeks during this summer to work with EduPlan. This intensive program is designed to kickstart the college application process.
All students of South Florida will be required to come to the office during these designated five weeks from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. All other students must attend virtual one-on-one sessions to work with Team EduPlan in the afternoons. These five weeks do not have to be consecutive but must be completed between June and August.
It is mandatory for all EduPlan students to designate this time over the summer to work on their college applications.
HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT?
The college application journey is not stressful for students only - it can be overwhelming for parents too. From navigating deadlines and admission requirements to managing your child's expectations and emotions, the process requires patience, support, and a clear strategy.
To help you through this important time, we recommend reading these expert articles, which provide valuable insights on how to guide your child effectively, reduce stress, and ensure they make informed decisions about their future.