College Applications

A successful application to a selective university is more than a resume and a catchy essay. Putting the pieces together so a student can put their best foot forward is a very personal process, but with 15 years of experience reading college applications, Dr. Smith knows the steps and considerations that can help position a student for greater success.

Athletic Recruiting

With more than two decades of experience recruiting high school students to run at the Division I level, Dr. Smith is very familiar with how a student’s passion for athletics can be a key part in not only enhancing an application but in finding the right college fit.

From connecting students with coaches and athletic departments, to helping students use their athletic passions to find success in the classroom, Arthur Smith Advising can help families learn how to leverage these interests in the college application process.

Essay Writing

Showcasing your voice through essay writing is a cornerstone of successful college admissions. In his role as a full-service college consultant, Dr. Smith can guide younger students through a long-term essay-writing skills program as well as support seniors in the best way to communicate their motivations and goals in their college applications.

Finding Your Passion

High school is an important time for students to explore their interests and develop their own identity. The college search process requires planning, but also the space and encouragement to find the activities and community service that make high school years so memorable.

These activities and passions also serve to help students find their voice in the college admissions process and can guide a student to the best college fit. Arthur Smith Advising can help students keep an eye on the future while encouraging students to find their own path.

Testing Strategies

Selective colleges have evolved considerably in how they view standardized testing. Setting up a strategic plan for testing — and placing testing in its proper perspective — is an important part of moving forward successfully in the college admissions process.

High School Counseling

From plotting out a long-term plan for ninth graders to tweaking an upperclass student’s curriculum, Arthur Smith Advising helps each student maximize their high school’s opportunities while enjoying this exciting time in their lives.

In an era defined by increasing stress levels for students and parents alike, good communication and goal-setting skills are crucial. Dr. Smith helps students find a rewarding and challenging academic path while maintaining balance and emotional well-being.