At Minerva Education Consultancy (MEC), students prepare for the rigors of the college application process by embarking upon a journey of self-discovery. They gain agency by exploring passions, developing talents and expanding horizons. They think deeply about the pressing challenges of our contentious times and bring fresh perspectives to bear. They exercise nuanced critical thinking skills, bridge ideological divides, and generate community impact. In so doing, students help to create a more collaborative world—the one they are destined to lead.
The Minerva Method™ empowers students to identify, cultivate and showcase salient qualities for applications. The data-informed college list is ideally matched. Activities, résumé and essays are calibrated with precision. The essay component of the application often functions as a tie-breaker. Equivalent to a tête-à-tête with the Admissions Officer (AO), the character-defining essay must conjure up an irresistibly likable, insightful and worthy candidate—riveting the attention of the reader to the page. The secret: find your voice and tell your story to establish a connection with the AO who will then advocate for you. The first task is to identify a pivotal, before-and-after turning point in your life which reveals a growth mindset: a challenge braved, a defeat reversed, the proverbial “aha moment.” Ideally, a significant shift in perspective is experienced which is applied to volunteer and leadership work. Next, the story is distilled to its essence. This is who I am.
In ancient Rome, Minerva prevailed as the goddess of wisdom and strategy. The candidacies of Minerva students are wisely crafted and strategically honed to perfection. From middle school to graduate school, Minerva Education Consultancy is your key to success!
