Mission Statement

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Our Guiding Principles

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1. Client Ownership

We are here to guide our clients, not do their work or make their decisions. We let their passions and goals steer the process. Once they share these with us, it becomes much easier to point them toward success.

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2. Reduced Stress

We know how much stress the process can place on an individual or a family. We always look for ways to reduce that stress and turn the process into one of discovery.

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3. Unique Approach

No two clients are the same. Although we follow our core principles with every client and some elements of the process may remain constant, we tailor our approach to each client’s individual needs.

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4. Ultimate Happiness

We strive to guide our clients to schools, internships, programs, and careers where they will be happy. What makes clients happy depends on the client, so we listen closely to hear their passions.

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5. Future Success

The admissions process, college experience, and job search should ultimately lead to long-term personal and professional success. We work to help our clients make decisions about college, graduate school, and their careers that will create that long-term success.

Services (Home)

"Life is Short, Dream Big!"

Services

We know that achieving your dreams begins with first defining your goals and then believing in yourself. We are here to help you every step of the way.

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Pre-College
The Short List will help you identify the right colleges for you, and develop a game plan for achieving your goals.

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Graduate School
Whether you are in college or already working, The Short List will help you select a graduate program that will help you achieve your professional goals.

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Career
The Short List will help you uncover your strengths, refine your objectives, identify the right opportunities, and build the skills and confidence you need for long-term success.

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Test Prep 
The Short List can give you the tools you need to help you boost your scores.

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International
The Short List has a special appreciation for the additional challenges international students face when researching, visiting, and applying to colleges, graduate schools, or careers in the United States. We are experts at navigating this process, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Featured Clients (2022)