College Admissions

We bring clarity and perspective to the complex college admission process.

Viewpoint offers expert guidance on the college admission process so students and their families can navigate the journey with confidence.

College Planning

At Viewpoint, we partner with our families to help you navigate the competitive and complex college admissions landscape. We are committed to easing the stress of the process so you can enjoy the final years of high school, when self-discovery and personal growth should be the focus rather than stressing about the future.

Viewpoint’s Lead Consultant, James Cramphin prides himself on getting to know his students on a one-on-one basis so that he can recommend a highly personalized list of schools that will best match each applicant’s preferences, strengths, and ambitions. His goal is to empower families and students to approach the college search process honestly and authentically while putting their best foot forward in the application process.

Our College Services are available to domestic and international high schoolers in 9th-12th grade and while the exact timeline and nature of the service depends on where each student is in the process, they always follow a three phase structure:

Phase 1: The Student

Every college search begins with investing significant time in discovering and exploring the student’s unique personality, interests, values, strengths, and desires.

Phase 2: The Fit

After developing a deep understanding of the student in Phase 1, we partner with each family to explore fit, build and revise college lists, and discuss financial planning.

Phase 3: The Application

Lastly, the application process is where the rubber meets the road with essays, applications, deadlines, and (informed) decisions.

Spread your wings, prepare for your life, and enjoy the college experience at a school where you know you will thrive.

College Planning Packages

Viewpoint offers separate College Search and Application packages as well as a comprehensive service that combines both the Search and Application packages.

Inquire now to learn which is best for you and your family.

The College Search Service

Beginning any time during or after 9th grade, this service delivers a tailored application list and includes:

  • A clear timeline of the search process and related deadlines

  • Continuous oversight of student and family progress

  • Ongoing support and timely communication

  • A detailed assessment of the student’s needs, interests, aptitudes, and aspirations

  • Guidance on high school course selection

  • Advice on in-school and out-of-school activity involvement

  • A thorough review of transcripts, report cards, and educational evaluations (if applicable)

  • Standardized testing strategy/scheduling

  • Guidance on letters of recommendation

  • Initial and final, custom school application lists

The College Application Service

Picking up after a finalized list of schools has been prepared (by us, you, or someone else), this includes:

  • A clear timeline of the application process and related deadlines

  • Continuous oversight of student and family progress

  • Ongoing support and timely communication

  • Development of Student Profile Document

  • Assistance with essay topic development, writing, and editing

  • Interview skills coaching

  • Standardized testing scheduling and submission strategy

  • Guidance on financial aid/scholarships

  • Advice so you can make an informed enrollment decision

Are you a student-athlete? Follow your passion… whichever sport(s) you play.

If your goal is to play in high school, college, or beyond, Viewpoint can help. We specialize in matching serious student-athletes with prep schools and colleges, whichever sport you play!

Viewpoint’s student-athlete Recruiting Services are individually tailored, comprehensive, and delivered in an approachable one-on-one format, in contrast to many big-name recruiting services who overcharge and under-deliver with their business model which prioritizes volume of clients at the expense of personalization and depth of service.