EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH
STRIVE 2 SUCCEED
COLLEGE & SCHOOL GUIDANCE SERVICES
ABOUT US
The college application process is an extremely daunting task, especially for families with first-time applicants. However, with good planning and the right guidance throughout the process, it doesn't have to be this difficult.
Students need an adult's guidance during this strenuous time; while parents do want to help, they are sometimes unable to do so effectively due to lack of time or experience. That's where we come in! Professional, yet approachable, dependable, and involved, we will provide a personable touch to each student while helping them every step of the way during their high school and college application process. We offer different packages and individual services to meet your specific needs.
To begin with, schedule a free half-hour online meeting to ensure that we are a good match and will be able to help you during this important part of your life!
No matter how much knowledge you have of the college application process- ranging from being a first-time applicant in the family needing as much help as you can get to being well-prepared yet still requiring a little assistance- we are here for you with our various packages to meet your needs.
Whether you are a student who needs a lot of help to be organized, wants limited guidance as you are quite self-driven, or are extremely ambitious and want to apply to many colleges (while ensuring every application is customized to suit each school), reach out and seek our personalized services.
We can be the sounding board, intermittent guidance, or step-by-step help that you need!
Aspire, Aim & Achieve
PACKAGES OFFERED
ESSENTIAL PACKAGE
$600
5 hours of one-on-one meetings to discuss, plan, and apply. (To be scheduled intermittently during the process.)
Help with finalizing a customized list of colleges to apply to.
Review of common app.
Review of main common app essay (up to 650 words).
Meeting with parents- trust me, we parents need our own counseling :)
STANDARD PACKAGE
$900
8 hours of one-on-one meetings to discuss, plan, and apply. (To be scheduled intermittently during the process.)
Help with exploring/researching colleges, majors, and courses.
Help with finalizing a customized list of colleges to apply to.
Review of common app.
Review of main common app essay (up to 650 words).
Review of 5 additional essays (from the same or different college applications, up to 500 words each).
Meeting with parents- trust me, we parents need our own counseling :)
PREMIUM PACKAGE
$1200
12 hours of one-on-one meetings to discuss, plan, and apply. (To be scheduled intermittently during the process.)
Help with exploring/researching colleges, majors, and courses.
Help with finalizing a customized list of colleges to apply to.
Help with the activities and honors section in the common app.
Review of common app.
Review of main common app essay (up to 650 words).
Review of 10 additional essays (from the same or different college applications, up to 500 words each).
Regular reminders to follow up on recommendation letters and essay completion.
Meeting with parents- trust me, we parents need our own counseling :)
HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION-TJHSST/ACL
$500
5 hours of one-on-one parent/student meetings.
Suggestions for prep classes during early middle school.
Early prep with college applications.
Guidance for:
Enrollment in extracurricular activities.
Essay writing.
Four year course plan for high school.
Participation in national competitions.
Student Portrait Sheet planning.
EARLY COLLEGE APPLICATION PREP PACKAGE
$500
5 hours of one-on-one parent/student meetings.
Guidance with four year course plan for high school.
Guidance concerning extracurricular activities and community service.
Customized college list for tours.
SAT & ACT preparation recommendations.
Help with selection of college recommendation writers.
General information and guidance about college applications to get a head start.
INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
$150/hr
Help with exploring/researching colleges, majors, and courses.
General information, guidance or discussion sessions.
Common app review.
Planning of essays and student portrait sheets.
Common App Essay review.
Review of any two college application essays (up to 500 words each).
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Hello, my name is Tanu Shrivastav, and I am a proud mother to two lovely kids. My daughter graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2021 and is currently a student at the University of Chicago, studying Economics and Computer Science. My son is a student at TJHSST as well; while he got accepted to both AOS and AET at the Academies of Loudoun, he wanted to follow his sister's footsteps and go to TJ.
My daughter didn't have an interest in popular extracurriculars like robotics, coding, and Olympiads. So, I helped her recognize her knack for and interest in designing novel products, especially those that benefit the environment. Together, we conceptualized WaCon (a water conservation device), Paemae (a personal paper recycler), and many other products; this offbeat path lead her to explore new interests, win Invention Conventions, and even place in the Top 25 in worldwide competitions like XPRIZE. On the other hand, after helping my son explore his various interests, he found computer science to be most engaging. He enjoys coding popular games with his own twists and creating purposeful websites that have helped him do very well in competitions. Whether through encouraging collaboration with professors to design a novel, graphene-based face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic or by brainstorming the idea to code a website to help students stay connected and academically productive during quarantine, I have always tried to instill creativity and thoughtfulness in my kids while ensuring that they pursue activities they genuinely enjoy.
I have a Master of Science degree in Foods & Nutrition from Delhi University. While in India, I worked for the Quality Assurance Microbiological department of Sky Chef; in Virginia, I have worked in HR for various consulting firms. Currently, I am on the Board of Directors at India International School in Chantilly, Virginia. Being a trained dancer in Kathak, a North Indian classical dance form, I have also been teaching there for the past 15 years; I have a great rapport with all my students and recognize that each child is unique. With this understanding, I will be sure to work with your child to highlight their individual strengths.
During my daughter's college application process and my kids' high school admissions process, I took on the responsibility of researching and acquiring extensive information in order to help my kids. Through Strive 2 Succeed, I will be this same resource for your family by providing information and direction throughout the various admission processes.
SCHEDULE A FREE SESSION
Want to discuss more about how I can help you? Contact me today to schedule a free, introductory online session for 30 minutes.
42300 Madturkey Run Place, Chantilly, VA 20152
www.strive2succeed.com
336-262-5873