Preminente College Counseling Services, LLC (from the Italian word for preeminent or premier, pronounced "preh–mee–nehn–tay") is one of the premier college and graduate counseling providers in the industry. With a carefully selected and capped clientele, Preminente is able to provide unsurpassed individual service and personal attention to each client. Our results speak for themselves –– all Preminente clients attend one of their top choice schools.

The Preminente team is led by owner and CEO Danielle Fazio. Danielle is an expert at leveraging her in–depth knowledge and extensive experience to successfully navigate the subtleties and complexities of the college and graduate admissions process for each Preminente client. Other team experts include Ivy League graduates, published authors, former Division I and professional athletes, accomplished artists, and graduates from top law and graduate schools.

Preminente is committed to providing you with exceptional service while we work together toward achieving your goals. Since we respect your privacy, all of our services are confidential. We service clients at private, public, and boarding schools.

COLLEGE COUNSELING PACKAGES©

$10,000 Premium College Counseling Package
Covering the second half of junior year & senior year

• Complete school list created based on student’s academics, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, and personal preferences.
• Transcript evaluation to include AP/IB/Honors and regular levels when determining a specialized college list for the student.
• 10-15 completed college applications from start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, activity sheet, resume, and all application supplements.
• Face-to-face college meetings at your location for your convenience, plus remote college meetings via telephone and email in order to complete the 10-15 applications.
• Preparation and planning for college campus visits and college interviews. • Athletic recruitment, financial aid, merit scholarships, art/music/photography/theater portfolios, and special needs programs consultation and assistance. This includes any of the following that apply to the student: merit scholarship applications with required scholarship essays, art/music/photography/theater portfolios, athletic scholarships including NCAA requirement compliance, and applications for special needs programs for students with learning disabilities.

$16,000 All-Inclusive College Counseling Plus Academic Advisement Package
Covering junior year & senior year

• Junior & senior year academic advising, including class schedule planning, standardized test schedule planning and advisement, extracurricular activity advisement, and summer program, work, internship and activity planning.
• Complete school list created based on student’s academics, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, and personal preferences.
• Transcript evaluation to include AP/IB/Honors and regular levels when determining a specialized college list for the student.
• 10-15 completed college applications from start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, activity sheet, resume, and all application supplements.
• Face-to-face college meetings at your location for your convenience, plus remote college meetings via telephone and email in order to complete the 10-15 applications.
• Preparation and planning for college campus visits and college interviews. • Athletic recruitment, financial aid, merit scholarships, art/music/photography/theater portfolios, and special needs programs consultation and assistance. This includes any of the following that apply to the student: merit scholarship applications with required scholarship essays, art/music/photography/theater portfolios, athletic scholarships including NCAA requirement compliance, and applications for special needs programs for students with learning disabilities.

$30,000 Complete Premium College Counseling Plus Academic Advisement Package
Covering freshman through senior year

• Freshman, sophomore, junior & senior year academic advising, including class schedule planning, standardized test schedule planning and advisement, extracurricular activity advisement, and summer program, work, internship and activity planning. • Complete school list created based on student’s academics, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, and personal preferences. Transcript evaluation to include AP/IB/Honors and regular levels when determining a specialized college list for the student.
• 10-15 completed college applications from start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, activity sheet, resume, and all application supplements.
• Face-to-face college meetings at your location for your convenience, plus remote college meetings via telephone and email in order to complete the 10-15 applications.
• Preparation and planning for college campus visits and college interviews. • Athletic recruitment, financial aid, merit scholarships, art/music/photography/theater portfolios, and special needs programs consultation and assistance. This includes any of the following that apply to the student: merit scholarship applications with required scholarship essays, art/music/photography/theater portfolios, athletic scholarships including NCAA requirement compliance, and applications for special needs programs for students with learning disabilities.

$750 Initial Consultation Agreement
(One to one and a half hour initial consultation meeting/planning session)

The Initial Consultation Meeting is an hour to hour and a half meeting where the college counselor meets with the parents and the student to discuss future college plans. This discussion includes a review of the student’s official high school transcript, official standardized test scores, and activity sheet including all extracurricular activities. A school list is determined for the student of ten to fifteen schools to apply to that meet the student’s profile. If the student is a junior, a plan of action for the last two years of high school is determined in order to best package them for the college process. This discussion also includes any additional considerations such as athletic recruitment, art/music/photography/theater applicants, special needs students and alumni cases. A plan of action and timeline will be determined at this meeting to best suit the needs and goals of the student in the college process.

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE COUNSELING PACKAGES©

$25,000 Premium International College Counseling Package

• Coverage equivalent to second half of U.S. junior through senior high school years.
• Complete school list created based on student’s academics, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, and personal preferences.
• Transcript evaluation to include AP/IB/Honors and regular levels when determining a specialized college list for the student.
• 10–15 completed college applications frotm start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, activity sheet, resume, and all application supplements.
• Assistance with compliance with all international college applicant requirements and guidance with fulfilling W.E.S. international transcript evaluation.
• Options for face–to–face college meetings, plus remote college meetings via telephone and email in order to complete the 10–15 applications decided between Preminente and Client.
• Preparation and planning for college campus visits and college interviews.
Athletic recruitment, art/music/photography/theater portfolios, and special needs programs consultation and assistance. This includes any of the following that apply to the student: art/music/photography/theater portfolios, athletic scholarships including NCAA requirement compliance, and applications for special needs programs for students with learning disabilities.

$50,000 All–Inclusive International College Counseling Package

• Coverage for student’s final two years of secondary eductions, equivalent to U.S. junior through senior high school years.
• Academic advising for final two years of secondary education, including class schedule planning, standardized test schedule planning and advisement, extracurricular activity advisement, and summer program, work, internship and activity planning.
• Complete school list created based on student’s academics, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, and personal preferences.
• Transcript evaluation to include AP/IB/Honors and regular levels when determining a specialized college list for the student. 10–15 completed college applications from start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, activity sheet, resume, and all application supplements.
• Assistance with compliance with all international college applicant requirements and guidance with fulfilling W.E.S. international transcript evaluation.
• Options for face–to–face college meetings, plus remote college meetings via telephone and email in order to complete the 10–15 applications decided between Preminente and Client.
• Preparation and planning for college campus visits and college interviews.
• Athletic recruitment, art/music/photography/theater portfolios, and special needs programs consultation and assistance. This includes any of the following that apply to the student: art/music/photography/theater portfolios, athletic scholarships including NCAA requirement compliance, and applications for special needs programs for students with learning disabilities.

COLLEGE TRANSFER PACKAGES©

$10,000 College Transfer Package

• Complete school list created based on the student’s academics, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, college and high school transcript evaluation, and personal preferences.
• 10 completed transfer applications from start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, activity sheet, resume, and all application supplements.
• Remote college meetings via telephone and email in order to complete and submit the 10 applications successfully.

PRIVATE AND BOARDING SCHOOL PACKAGES©

$10,000 Private/Boarding School Counseling Package
K–8, K–12, 6–12, or 9–12 Private/Boarding Schools

• Preminente will work with the family to create a complete school list based on the student’s needs, family preferences, and future goals.
• 10–15 completed private or boarding school applications from start to finish, which includes any personal statement essay, additional long and short essays, activity sheet, resume if required, and all application supplements for the ten to fifteen applications.
• Face–to–face meetings and remote meetings via telephone and email will be held in order to complete the ten to fifteen applications.
• Preparation for student and parent interviews.
• Guidance in academic planning and extracurricular management to best position the student for his/her future collegiate goals.
• Discussions regarding tuition costs/planning.

LAW, MBA, & GRADUATE SCHOOL PACKAGES©

$10,000 All–Inclusive Law Graduate School Package

• Complete school list created based on a student’s academics, extracurricular activities, work experience, standardized test scores, and personal preferences.
• 10 completed graduate school applications from start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, resume, and any application supplements or optional statements.
• Face–to–face meetings and remote meetings via telephone and email in order to complete the 10 applications.
• Interview preparation.
• Financial aid consultation.

$10,000 All–Inclusive Graduate School Counseling Package

(Education or Public Policy)
• Complete school list created based on a student’s academics, extracurricular activities, work experience, standardized test scores, and personal preferences.
• 10 completed graduate school applications from start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, resume, and any application supplements or optional statements.
• Face–to–face meetings and remote meetings via telephone and email in order to complete the 10 applications.
• Interview preparation.
• Financial aid consultation.

$10,000 All–Inclusive MBA Graduate Business School Package

• Complete school list created based on a student’s academics, extracurricular activities, work experience, standardized test scores, and personal preferences.
• 10 completed graduate school applications from start to finish, which includes the personal statement essay, all long and short essays, resume, and any application supplements or optional statements.
• Face–to–face meetings and remote meetings via telephone and email in order to complete the 10 applications.
• Interview preparation.
• Financial aid consultation.

PORTFOLIO RESUME & INTERVIEW SERVICES©

$5000 Art/Music/Photography/Theater Portfolio Package

The creation of the art & creative works portfolio is a highly individualized process, geared to each student’s unique style and strengths. After gathering imagery and a brief description of each piece from the student, Preminente collaborates with the student on the layout and format of the student’s work through a proof review process. Each portfolio is professionally printed on high quality paper, bound, and displayed in a professional art portfolio meeting the program’s requirements and enhancing the student’s application. 10–20 pieces of work are included.

$1500 Professional Resume/Cover Letter Package

Preminente will work one–on–one with you to create a professional resume that sets you apart from the crowd. Your resume will be crafted from scratch based on our initial consultation, which will be conducted either face–to–face, via telephone or through email. We will discuss your goals and identify your strengths, then create a specialized resume that effectively communicates your objectives, experience, education, leadership ability, and character to prospective employers. One customized cover letter is also included in this program.

$1500 Interview Preparation Package

Preminente will work one–on–one with you to prepare you for your job, college or professional program interview(s). During your initial phone consultation, Preminente will assist you with self–assessment of skills, interests, values, and accomplishments, an assessment of your resume, and research on the targeted company/organization/school and position. In person preparation includes actual practice of typical and targeted interview questions, details of dress and appearance, knowledge of the location of the interview, what to expect, and protocols for follow–up. The initial phone consultation is 30 minutes in duration and the in–person session is 60 minutes in duration.

COLLEGE PREPARATION & TRANSITION PACKAGES©

$10,000 College Preparation & Transition Package

• One individual consultation session with parent(s) to discuss academic monitoring strategies.
• One individual consultation session with parent(s) to discuss transition strategies for the family.
• Discussions with student & siblings as needed.
• Availability to parents and student during first college year to ensure the student is adjusting both academically & emotionally.
• Consultation with parents and shopping trip(s) with student to ensure student has all necessary (and often overlooked) college essentials and is fully prepared for the college experience.