Who are we?
HitchHiker's Guide to College is a boutique style test preparation and educational counseling service that was founded as a result of years of teaching and counseling at the University level since 1997. Many years of our on-the-job experience with learning theories and techniques, along with the resulting well-honed ability to comprehend student psychometry, has culminated in the operationalization of this service. Our goals are (i) to provide a customized tutoring service as an alternative to existing mass-scale preparation for SAT, PSAT, ACT and other graduate, undergraduate and secondary school entrance examinations and (ii) to provide customizable and comprehensive education counseling services, including college guidance and college admission/scholarship application preparation, to students and parents.
Our clinical experience in SAT/PSAT/ACT instruction has resulted in a unique systematic learning theory that pivots on the fundamental concept of aligning student thought processes with those of the test setters; the vast and unpredictable syllabi of these examinations preclude the application of standard techniques used in high schools. Besides building up the knowledge base required to succeed in these tests, our streamlined instructions are also aimed at imparting critical skills to the students in the areas of time micro-management, conscious self-monitoring of carelessness, and deconstruction of the tests. We take tremendous pride in our customized courses tailored for individual student needs, in our personalized care for and monitoring of each and every student and his/her progress, and justifiably, in what they say in their testimonials after they complete our courses.
We bring many years of experience in University admission process to our SAT, PSAT and ACT preparation and educational counseling services. Our committment to a student does not end once the course is completed, but we work with the student during the entire process of college application, providing him or her with invaluable guidance, analysis, and tips to ensure optimized success. SAT, PSAT and ACT are tests for the college, of the college, and by the college, and we believe that we know how to guide students to the college.
Our Other ProgramsBesides providing test preparation services, we bring many years of our experience in University application and admission process to our educational counseling services. We provide the following package programs:
- The
only preparation course for admission to The North Carolina School of
Science and Math (NCSSM). We encourage you to start preparing for the
NCSSM from your 8th grade or your Freshman year for most benefits. The
latest you can enroll for the NCSSM Entrance Prep is the summer when
you are a Rising Sophomore. There is no cost benefit by enrolling late,
but there definitely is a great deal of benefit if you enroll early on
so that we can guide you in your High School course selection targeting
NCSSM.
- College Guidance Services for students in grade 8 and upward.
- Application Preparation Services for College Admission and Scholarship.
The following page(s) explain our services and fees in more detail. Call (704) 840-5485 to enquire about additional details and sign up.
Our Rates
Our unique business model and low overheads allow us to offer this service at extremely competitive rates. Our rates are the lowest in the business for comparable services, and we will be glad to work with your budget and match any lower rate for similar services.