Your Story
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Guiding individual students along their journey of self-discovery to find the ideal college environment for future satisfaction and success.
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About
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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
Scott and Molly enjoy life in the Louisville Highlands, where they raised three now adult children who graduated from the University of Kentucky, Stanford University, and Georgetown University.
“We need to remind ourselves that the media’s focus on a very small number of so-called elite colleges and the public’s obsession with seemingly objective college rankings dramatically distort the public’s understanding and appreciation of the many exceptional opportunities for higher education available in our country.”
Christoph Guttentag
Duke University Dean of Undergraduate Admission
BusinessWeek Op-Ed
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 file applications. 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.
“In my professional experience, I’ve never needed a standardized test score in order to make an assessment of a student’s academic credential and a projection of how well or how strong of a candidate that student might be on my campus.”
– Eric Maguire, Vice-President for Enrollment, Wake Forest University
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
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
Campus Visits
Increasing exposure to and understanding of different college environments through meaningful campus visits, summer experiences, resume preparation, and interview training
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
9th Grade
- Ongoing academic and extracurricular advising
- Course selection counseling
- Summer program advising and application support
- PSAT/PLAN test result analysis
- College campus tour planning
- Academic and extracurricular resume design
- Personality and career assessment via The Greenwood System and/or The Birkman Method
10th Grade
- Ongoing academic and extracurricular advising
- Course selection counseling
- Summer program advising and application support
- College campus tour planning
- Academic and extracurricular resume design
- PSAT/PLAN test result analysis
- Communication via ‘Counselor Blasts’ with students and parents regarding things to think about, articles to read, and actions to take
- Mapping out a 2-year standardized testing calendar and strategy
11th Grade
- Ongoing academic and extracurricular 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
- Researching a personalized preliminary college list based upon student’s need
- Building student’s relationship with school college counselor
- Registering and previewing student’s Common Application account
12th Grade
- Ongoing academic and extracurricular advising
- Course selection counseling
- Application support for National Merit competition
- Communication via ‘Counselor Blasts’ with students and parents regarding things to think about, articles to read, and actions to take
- Constructing a balanced application list that includes a mix of ‘Good Bet’, ‘Target’, and ‘Stretch’ schools fitting the student’s profile and interests
- Understanding financial parameters and how they influence the search and application process
- Strategizing about the appropriateness of Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision application deadlines
- Advising selection of recommenders and the process for securing strong recommendations
- Completing the 6-part Common Application
- Creating customized Supplemental Essay packets and Calendar of admission and scholarship deadlines
- Facilitating essay preparation – brainstorming, drafting, editing, and proofing (admission, scholarship, and honors college)
- Preparing for admission/alumni interviews
- Managing admission office communication strategies
- Devising personalized strategies to pursue wait-list opportunities, if needed
- Facilitating family discussions about acceptances and aid packages prior to the May 1 universal deposit deadline
“They understand how to best present a student’s accomplishments and interests, to help the student craft applications that really stand out … theirs is no cookie cutter approach.”
– Parent of a Brown University Student
The Prince Promise
Free Initial One-Hour Consultation
Prince College Counseling offers an initial consultation that allows for an assessment of where the student is in the search and application process, what the student and parents hope to gain from a counseling relationship, the design of an individualized path forward, and the creation of a comprehensive fee structure. Families walk away from the session with the information they need to make an informed decision about engaging Prince College Counseling.
A Comprehensive, One-time Retainer Fee
Prince College Counseling does not charge an hourly rate like many other counseling programs. A student (or parent) should not think twice about calling, emailing, texting, or making an appointment for fear that it will ‘count’ as an hour or a meeting towards some set total.
No Hour Limits or Session Limits
Prince College Counseling’s comprehensive retainer fee does not limit the number of counseling sessions or hours spent in support of a student. Families have full and unfettered access to our professional expertise.
No Hidden Fees
Prince College Counseling’s comprehensive fee includes the cost of online personality and career assessments, as well as consultations with content specialists who can lend expertise in focused areas such as portfolio creation, athletic recruitment, and audition preparations.
Flexible Appointment Scheduling
Prince College Counseling offers appointment hours in the evenings and on weekends in order to facilitate the busy schedules of high school students and their parents. Families make appointments through an online appointment calendar that is accessible 24 hours a day.
Guaranteed 24 Hour Response Time
Prince College Counseling returns all calls, texts, and emails within 24 hours. If there is a question, it needs to be asked and answered promptly.
“How do we sort out the genuine student from the image essentially manufactured for admissions purposes? We look for credibility and, ultimately, genuineness.”– Bruce Poch, Former Vice President and Dean of Admission at Pomona College
Keep abreast of the latest research and news related to the college search and application process
“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 in.”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.
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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. Read More
“The best essays are the ones where we don’t just want to admit the student, we want to take them out for coffee once they’re here. We’re not admitting academic machines—we’re admitting classmates and roommates and kids who will make thoughtful contributions to our community.”Macy Lenox, Associate Dean of Admissions, University of Virginia
China Program
学海无涯
学得一技之长可以安身
师父领进门，修行在个人
“The best applications tell a story. They reveal who you are, where you come from, and where you want to go.”– Jeff Selingo, Author of Who Gets In And Why
Building Relationships
Our Team
Fulfilling Dreams
“They took the time to understand who I am and where I could find success.”
– Vanderbilt University Student
Independent College Counselors
Fine Arts Consultant
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“This is the moment to think deeply about who you are and what matters to you. Have confidence in what you have done and trust where you are going. Believe in yourself and reflect carefully on how you want to present yourself. In the strongest applications we read, a student’s genuine voice stands out.”Stanford University Admission Officer
Established Best Practices
Professional Memberships
Continuing Education
We maintain memberships in and abide by the standards and best practices established through the following professional counseling organizations.
“We look for people who have unique qualities, who can challenge us as much as we challenge them. We want some bumps …we like students who make intelligent and interesting mistakes, students who understand that only in risking failure do we become stronger, better, and smarter.”Duke University Admission Officer
Across the Derby City
WHOM WE COUNSEL
Around the World
“Their 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
“College is a singular opportunity to rummage through and luxuriate in ideas, to give your brain a vigorous workout and your soul a thorough investigation, to realize how very large the world is and to contemplate your desired place in it.”Frank Bruni, Author of Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be
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Address: 4165 Westport Rd. Suite 104 Louisville, KY 40207