Need Common App Essay Help?

Most colleges will require an essay as part of the application process. Writing an essay for the common application is often one of the difficult parts of applying to colleges, but it doesn’t need to be.  By using our logical, step-wise approach, we can take you from having no idea of what you’ll write about to an essay you’ll be proud of. This interactive, collaborative approach makes the essay writing process almost fun! Cost is $149.00 and usually requires about 4 sessions.

Explore cost-savings through WUE.

WUE (pronounced woo-ee) is an acronym for Western Undergraduate Exchange. Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate at participating public two and four-year college programs outside of their state. Navigating through WUE and its requirements can be confusing, but with the expert help of Brian Swan, author of The Savvy Guide to the 4-Year WUE Colleges, Alaskan students may find that attending college is attainable. With skyrocketing college costs, WUE is a great program option and worth exploring.  Contact Greatland College Consulting about a free 30-minute consultation to learn more.

Helping transfer students find the right college fit.

Transferring colleges can be an overwhelming, complicated, and stressful experience. Should I transfer? Where do I start? What credits will transfer? These are some of the most common questions asked by students considering changing schools. Transferring colleges is a very different experience than applying as a freshman. Greatland College Consulting offers a personalized service designed just for transfer students. With experience and expertise, students are guided in the unique process of transferring themselves and their credits to a new college. 

A unique option for high school students.  

Whether it's for a class or two or for a complete high school experience, online education can be a viable option for students looking for specific content and experiences. With online education being fairly new, anxious parents have many questions. What are the options? How does this look on a transcript? What do colleges think about online education? With experience in homeschool college admissions, Greatland College Consulting can direct students through the myriad online educational programs and set them on the path toward successful college admission. Contact us to learn more.

Not all pharmacy schools are the same.

There are 123 colleges of pharmacy in the United States. Although they all confer the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, they each offer varied learning environments and emphasis.  Do they emphasize retail, clinical, or advanced academic opportunities? Do their students pass the board?  Are there any unique programs they offer? Brian Swan, a Pharmacist for 35 years, and still currently working in the industry, brings a wealth of personal experience to share with future pharmacy students. With the help of Greatland College Consulting, future pharmacy students will be guided toward finding the best pharmacy school fit.

Do you need a speaker for your event? Brian Swan is available to talk about college admissions, preparing for college, trends in education, and other topics related to young people and their strategies for the future.