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About

Individualized Planning

Scott Prince is the former Director of College Counseling at two prominent independent day schools, Louisville Collegiate (Kentucky) and Kent Denver (Colorado). He brings more than 25 years experience as an independent school teacher, coach, administrator, and college counselor to his private practice.

A graduate of Davidson College (B.A. in History) and the University of Pennsylvania (M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration), Scott began his independent school career as a history instructor, coach, and Assistant Athletic Director at The Culver Academies (Indiana). As a graduate student, he worked in admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, before accepting a teaching appointment at The Columbus Academy (Ohio), where he later served as Director of the Upper School and supervised the College Counseling office through its expansion from a single counselor to two counselors.

After serving as Director of the Upper School and Co-Director of College Counseling at Kent Denver, Scott joined Louisville Collegiate in 2005 as its Assistant Head of School and Director of College Counseling, before leading the school as its 12th Headmaster from 2007-2013. While Headmaster, he remained engaged with the college program by counseling students, writing recommendations, and supervising the expansion of the College Counseling program to accommodate enrollment growth.

Molly Prince is the former Director of College Counseling at Louisville Collegiate School. She brings more than 30 years of experience as an independent school teacher, coach, administrator, and college counselor to her private practice.

A graduate of The University of Virginia (B.A. in International Relations and Economics) and the University of Minnesota – Manketo (M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership), Molly began her independent school career as a math instructor and cross-country coach at The Columbus Academy (Ohio). At Louisville Collegiate School, Molly served as a math instructor, cross-country coach, Math Department Chair, Dean of Students, and Director of College Counseling

Molly resides in the Highlands with her husband, Scott, and their three college-aged children.

Unique Journeys

PHILOSOPHY

Self-Discovery and Independence

When students and their parents embrace an unfolding journey of self-discovery and self-confidence, a bright future reveals itself.

When properly framed and executed, the college search and application process need not be frustrating and onerous – either for students, or for parents. Instead, when students and their parents embrace an unfolding journey of self-discovery and self-confidence, a bright future reveals itself. Prince College Counseling assists students as they make that profound transition into adulthood, helping them to discover their voice through introspection, to gain the independence required to articulate the college environment they need, and to present a compelling profile for admission to selective colleges and universities.

Each journey is unique; there is no single path through the college search and application process. Each student defies generalization. Each student offers a unique story to tell. Each student reveals different needs to fulfill. Each student engages the process from a different perspective. And, each student moves through the process at a different pace.

While adults walk alongside a student on this journey, it is the student who must take ownership of the search and application process. Ultimately, the student decides where to apply, what to reveal in essays, whom to approach for recommendations, and when to apply. By building a relationship over time with students and their families, Prince College Counseling is able to guide and counsel each student appropriately.

When equipped with the tools needed to undergo an honest appraisal of themselves, when thoughtful introspection leads to thorough research, and when careful attention is given to the minute details of the application process, students emerge from Prince College Counseling’s thoughtful, tested, and well-designed process excited to matriculate to the college or university that best fits their articulated needs.

Finding the Right Fit

What We Do

Crafting the Strongest Application

Prince College Counseling assists students as they make a profound transition into adulthood, helping them to discover their voice through introspection, to gain the independence required to articulate the college environment they need, and to present a compelling profile for admission to selective colleges and universities.

Introspection

Guiding students through thoughtful introspection and self-discovery to better understand the aptitudes, interests, goals, and aspirations that will guide their individualized college search process

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Research

Utilizing a proven system of research and exploration that provides exposure to a wide array of colleges and universities, ultimately focusing efforts upon institutions that best fit each student’s unique needs

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Campus Visits

Increasing exposure to and understanding of different college environments through meaningful campus visits, summer programs, resume preparation, and interview training

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Application

Crafting the strongest possible profile for admission offices via college essay brainstorming and editing, careful attention to the details of application preparation, management of merit scholarship and application deadlines, and communication strategies

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Freshman and Sophomore Years

Ongoing academic and extracurricular advising
Course selection counseling
Summer program and activity advising and application support
PSAT/PLAN test result analysis
ACT/SAT diagnostic administration and analysis
College campus tour planning
Academic and extracurricular resume design
Values, interests, personality, and career assessment via The Greenwood System

Junior Year

Ongoing academic and extracurricular advising
Course selection counseling
Summer program and activity advising and application support
PSAT/PLAN test result analysis
Two-year standardized testing calendar and strategy
YouScience aptitude and interest assessment
College campus tour planning
Preliminary college application list research
Merit scholarship research
Coordinating work with school counselors

Senior Year

Ongoing academic advising
Finalizing an appropriate college application list
Early application consideration
College essay writing support and editing
Admission and scholarship deadline management
Interview preparation and training
Merit scholarship and financial aid advising
Admission office communication strategies
Advising financial aid appeals
Application support for National Merit competition
Common Application, Personal Essay, and Application List review and feedback by the CLICC Application Review Committee

College and Beyond

Counseling support through the transition to college
Summer program and internship application support
Interview preparation and training
Revisiting YouScience results for major selection

“Look for a college that wants you. Your financial aid package will be much more attractive at a school that’s trying to recruit you than at one where you’re fighting to get.”

Columnist Liz Pulliam Weston
Money Central article on MSN.com

The Most Important Thing

TESTIMONIALS

Making People Smile

In their own words, what students and parents say about working with Scott and Molly Prince through the college search, application, and selection process.

Middlebury College and New York University

“Our family has been fortunate to work with Scott in the college search process for two of our three children. Most impressive was his involvement with both the students and parents beginning in their freshman year. Scott understands that finding the right fit for a student doesn’t happen by chance or with last minute applications. Each year we would be given a list of goals and reading material so that we would stay on task throughout this process. Scott would meet periodically with the students, also scheduling appointments with the parents so we were always in the loop. Because Scott spent the time to get to know our children, academically and personally, I know that his recommendations were based on this knowledge…not just handing us a list of good schools or his personal favorites. He also was realistic with our expectations, not promising us the moon because that’s what we wanted to hear. Both of our children were able to attend “reach” schools, Middlebury College and New York University, because they each had a special skill the schools were interested in. Scott’s assistance in putting together all the pieces was very important in making this happen, not once, but twice.”

Princeton University

“I approached my college search with great excitement and anticipation, but was quickly overwhelmed by the breadth and diversity of schools and even experiences. I did not know much, and was open to just about anything, which made for an exciting though confusing summer and senior year. It is safe to say that I would have been completely lost, and perhaps even paralyzed, by the confusion if it were not for the guidance of Molly Prince. Her advice and accessibility helped me to not only understand such things as the difference between a liberal arts college and a research university, but also to navigate how different contexts fit with my own personal strengths, goals, and expectations about the college experience.”

University of Chicago

"It was through the efforts of Mr. Prince that I learned how to apply for college. As a first-generation immigrant and the second person to apply to college in my family, college was a truly foreign concept to me. While my peers were attending college visits with their families and applying to their parents’ alma maters, I was lost and unaware of the importance of college selection. Through Mr. Prince’s guidance and personal support, I applied and was accepted into a number of competitive colleges that were a fit for my individual goals. While advising me, Mr. Prince also guided my family through the process knowing that they were equally in need of support along this journey. He invested his time and effort into my personal development, exceeding our expectations.”

Vanderbilt University

“Having Mrs. Prince help guide me through college search process was a wonderful experience. Ultimately, I attended Vanderbilt University and loved every aspect of my college experience, both educationally and socially. However, it was the process I went through with Mrs. Prince that allowed me to find the right place. She took the time to understand who I am and where I could find success. Additionally, she offered insight and advised me to think about my decision in ways I would not have otherwise.”

Yale University

"My college application process was much less stressful than I anticipated, thanks to Mrs. Prince. Private school had been nicely planned out, so the most I ever had to consider was my class schedule for a coming year - I never had to decide where I would live for the next four. Mrs. Prince was ready to advise me on my strategy from the big picture to the minor details of my application. We started with a plan to apply Early Action to my first-choice school. I had my Common Application written and polished with plenty of time to spare. I was lucky enough to be accepted in November, but I had already applied to three other colleges and prepared a strategy to bombard safety schools should I get deferred or denied. Even when it was a simple matter of proofreading an essay or asking for letters of recommendation, Mrs. Prince was there to check that nothing was out of place and that I had nothing to stress over. But the process wasn't over once I was accepted, and Mrs. Prince advised my family heavily once it came down to matters of making a final decision and fighting for the best financial aid package. Overall, Mrs. Prince made sure that the application was my own, but was planned out well to catch any worries before they arose. She is just as hands-on and hands-off as a college counselor needs to be."

Brown University

“Scott was a wonderful college counselor for our daughter – he knows how this daunting process works and is an excellent guide, coach, and advocate. He’s visited and has good contacts at many colleges, which enables him to be an insightful advisor in pulling together a list of “good fit” schools. He understands how to best present a student’s accomplishments and interests, to help the student craft applications that make them really stand out and be noteworthy. His is no cookie cutter approach—he really took the time and asked the right questions of each student and his/her families so that he could mindfully craft a suggested list of schools that would be a good fit for each student. He has a deft touch in advocating for a student without coming across as too pushy, finding valid reasons to touch base with the right people every couple of weeks during the critical decision-making time period. Scott is an excellent writer—his letters on behalf of each student are thoughtful and eloquent. From our daughter’s perspective, he always made himself available and was never too busy for any question or concern, no matter how small. Our daughter did the work to get great grades, test scores, and recommendations, but we’re very appreciative that Scott played a critical role in helping her to get Early Admission to her first choice, Brown University.”

Emory University

"Like most high school juniors and seniors, I felt anxious and a bit overwhelmed by the decision of where to matriculate for four of the best years of my life. As the first of my siblings to attend college, I had little reference to help navigate the process. Mrs. Prince proved invaluable. In my first meeting with her, she helped me define what I wanted from a college experience. She matched my preferences with a variety of schools from across country, indicating which ones offered me the best fit. I eventually settled on Emory University. And even after completing my application, Mrs. Prince continued to work with me. She arranged a private session with the local recruiter at my high school and followed up with admissions as the deadline approached. I thoroughly enjoyed my Emory experience and know that Mrs. Prince served a key role in helping shape the experience.”

McGill University

“I approached the college application season with a need for change. I knew a small place close to home, while comforting and familiar, was not for me. Mrs. Prince understood my needs and interests and boldly suggested universities outside the country, which was the perfect path for me! I thank Mrs. Prince for her expertise in guiding each student to strive for a unique future. I would never have found McGill University in Montreal without her, and would have never learned so much in my time away from home.”

Stanford University

“Applying to college was a complicated process, especially since I was looking at schools on the West Coast. I am the oldest in my family, so my college application process was the first for my parents, too. Mr. Prince helped us contact schools (not always easy with the time difference) and track the status of my applications. He provided counseling with essay writing, application tricks, and what to look for when visiting schools. He even called and reasoned with my first choice when they lost my transcript, convincing them to accept another copy even though it was past their deadline. With his help I was able to choose and get accepted into a school that was a perfect fit for me!”

Tufts University

“With Mrs. Prince, I knew I was in good hands. What I'll never forget is the personal touch: the one-on-one meetings, the advice, and the written-just-for-you recommendation letter. If I had to do it again, heaven forbid, I would still choose Mrs. Prince.”

Rice University

“With in-depth knowledge and experiences, Mr. Prince tailors college counseling to each individual student. I was an exchange student and knew that I wanted to apply to US colleges after a few months of stay. Mr. Prince helped me tremendously during the whole process: from an introduction to the US college system, the college search, and to guidance on the application process. I could not be where I am today without Mr. Prince's help. Thank you!”

Northwestern University

“Our daughter had the privilege of working with Scott Prince as she began the process of choosing a college at Louisville Collegiate School in Louisville. Mr. Prince is a very organized, well informed and capable college counselor, and students and parents feel very confident in his abilities and expertise as he helps guide the process. His methodology of helping students prepare included a very early meeting with students well in advance of the application deadlines to have them answer a series of questions that aided in identifying the type, size and location of school that the student desired. Then, working collaboratively, Mr. Prince ensured the desires of the student matched the characteristics of the schools that they preliminarily chose, and that the students grades, scores and extra-curricular activities were a match for the particular schools. One of the most difficult portions of college applications for some students is the essay. Mr. Prince discussed the essay early in the process with our daughter and it helped her to thoughtfully and comfortably frame the topic of her essay. During her drafting, Mr. Prince was always available with gentle encouragement and suggestions for her consideration. We highly recommend Mr. Prince as a college counselor, and feel that he was an important asset in helping us select the appropriate college for our daughter.”

Haverford College

“What a joy it was to work with Molly when my son was applying to colleges. On Molly's advice, several years prior to beginning the application process, I had begun taking my sons to visit college campuses. By the time we began the application process, we must have visited fifteen or more colleges. Molly had encouraged us to make the college search process fun. Rather than do a whirlwind tour of 8 or 10 campuses over the course of several days, she suggested that we visit colleges while vacationing and/or visiting friends. When we visited Haverford College, I knew my son had found the right fit for him. Molly, however, reminded me that I wasn't the one going to college, although my wife and I would be paying for it. Molly's wisdom prevailed, and we stepped back and let my son come to his own conclusion. Ultimately, he applied early decision to Haverford. My son has thrived socially and academically at Haverford. Although many factors went into my son finding such a good "fit" for college, we attribute much of the outcome to Molly's wise shepherding of us through the search process.“

American University

“I entered my college search with an idea that I wanted to study international relations, but with little notion of where I wanted to study it. Mr. Prince helped me to find, visit, and apply to schools across the country with different emphases of study, social scenes, and roles in their respective cities. With Mr. Prince's help, I applied to schools in New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Portland, OR and I did not receive a rejection letter from a single school. Having his coaching along the way and a strong short list of schools at the end of the process helped me to end up where I knew was best for me.”

Next Steps in the Journey

Matriculations

Exciting New Adventures

"He understands how to best present a student’s accomplishments and interests, to help the student craft applications that really stand out … his is no cookie cutter approach.”
Parent of a Brown University Student

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Building Relationships

Our Team

Fulfilling Dreams

“He took the time to understand who I am and where I could find success.” - Vanderbilt University Student

Scott Prince

Molly Prince

Christine Wu Wade

China Consultant

Consortium of Louisville Independent College Counselors

Susan Harrison

Fine Arts Consultant

Margie Savoye

Consortium Member

Leigh Moore

Consortium Member

Denise Parsons

Consortium Member

Established Best Practices

Professional Memberships

Continuing Education

Scott Prince maintains memberships in and abides by the standards and best practices established through the following professional counseling organizations

Across the Derby City

WHOM WE COUNSEL

Around the World

“His advice and accessibility helped me to not only understand such things as the difference between a liberal arts college and a research university, but also to navigate how different contexts fit with my own personal strengths, goals, and expectations about the college experience.”
Princeton University Student

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