Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is College Refocus?

Answer: College Refocus is a professional college admissions consulting company based in Greenville, South Carolina. We provide one-on-one support for students and families throughout the entire college admissions process—from course planning and test prep to essays and financial aid.

2. Who do you work with?

Answer: We work with high school students of all grades (freshmen through seniors) and their families. Whether you're just beginning to think about college or in the middle of applications, we tailor our services to meet your needs.

3. What services do you provide?

Answer:

• Personalized college list creation

• Common App and Coalition App support

• Essay brainstorming and editing

• SAT/ACT guidance

• High school course and extracurricular planning

• Financial aid and scholarship support

• Admissions timelines and checklists

• Student Website building

4. How is College Refocus different from a school counselor?

Answer: While school counselors provide valuable support, they often serve hundreds of students. College Refocus offers personalized, one-on-one consulting with detailed strategies tailored to your student’s unique goals, academic profile, and interests.

5. Do you help with college essays?

Answer: Yes! We offer brainstorming sessions, structure and content feedback, and detailed edits for personal statements and supplemental essays—including Ivy League prompts.

6. Can you help us choose the right colleges?

Answer: Absolutely. We create a custom college list based on your academic profile, career goals, location preferences, and financial considerations.

7. Do you offer support for financial aid and scholarships?

Answer: Yes. We help families understand FAFSA, CSS Profile, merit-based scholarships, and South Carolina-specific aid like the LIFE Scholarship and Palmetto Fellows.

8. When should we start working with you?

Answer: Ideally, we recommend starting at any time in the students high school career to plan a strong academic and extracurricular profile. However, we also offer intensive packages for juniors and seniors who need immediate help with applications and deadlines.

9. Are your services available virtually?

Answer: Yes! We work with students virtually via Zoom, so no matter where you are located, you can benefit from our services.

10. How do we get started?

Answer: Visit our Schedule a Session page to book a free introductory consultation or call us directly at 864-977-1169.

11. Where are you located?

Answer: Our office is at 3519 Pelham Rd #104B, Greenville, SC 29615, but we serve families all across South Carolina and beyond through virtual sessions.

12. What are your pricing and packages?

Answer: Pricing depends on the level of support you need. We offer both hourly rates and package plans. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your goals.