
THE RIGHT FIT
COLLEGE CONSULTING
Mary Jo O'Donnell
Turn your college search into a rewarding and organized journey. My goal is to help students find a college environment that will offer personal and academic challenge, support, and success.
Counseling Options
Find the Right Fit offers a variety of counseling options.
Every student and family is unique. From a traditional college search to gap year and post grad options we can develop a plan that works. Choose from hourly to a full package of services to fit your needs and timeframe.
The first session is always free!

Hourly Consultation & Mini Packages
Prep Package
General advice by the hour on a variety of College search and application topics such as:
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Testing and preparation
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College visiting /interviewing
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College list and research
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The activity list preparation for Common App
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Common App essay, Supplemental Essays, and Personal Statements
Mini Package - 3 hours for topics such as college list preparation, career and aptitude testing, essay work, activities resume editing
Freshman and/or Sophomore year
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Review of the academic record
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Advice on course selection
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Recommendations on extracurricular activities
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Testing recommendations
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Discussion about how to make high school a successful endeavor
The Prep Package typically consist of 2 - 3 meetings. Students can apply this cost to a more comprehensive package later.
Senior Year Package
Comprehensive Junior - Senior Year Package
The senior year only package focuses on the college list and application. This package includes frequent meetings in order to create a final list and a robust application. Services include:
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Review of testing and re-testing schedule if needed
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Creation of a final list based on social, academic desires, geographic location, financial need
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Assistance with NCAA requirements if they pertain
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Review/creation of resume for application
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Letters of recommendation consultation
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One on one support in scholarship and school research
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Assistance with FAFSA and CCS PROFILE application as needed
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Common App Essay and Supplemental Essay brainstorming and refining
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CollegePlannerPro for tracking dates, managing deadlines, and meetings, invoicing
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College Essay Organizer for tracking and editing essays
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Review proofreading of application and essay's
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Assistance with college choice after acceptance
(typically 25 hours) starting summer after junior year
This package will include but is not limited to the following:
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Review of academic accomplishments and course selection, advice on course selection
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Test-taking timeline and test prep recommendations
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Assistance with NCAA requirements if they pertain
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Extracurricular involvement recommendations
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In-depth work on college preferences (students and parents)
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Career assessment and aptitude inventory's
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Refinement of college list using interests and aptitude survey's
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Advice on college visiting and practice interviewing
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Action plan with organized timeline
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Activities resume creation and editing
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Common App Essay and Supplemental Essay brainstorming and editing
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CollegePlannerPro for tracking dates, managing deadlines, and meetings, invoicing
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College Essay Organizer for tracking and editing essays
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Assistance with FAFSA and CCS PROFILE application as needed
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Review of application
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Consultation on letters of recommendation and scholarship research
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Help with final choice and selection
(typically 40 hours) starting fall of junior year