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Personal College Counseling, Inc. announces Speaker’s Bureau.

Personal College Counseling, Inc. announces Speaker's Bureau for college admission planning and more.

Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore
Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore (Photo by Debi Kramer)

With the mission to help each student who wants to succeed in college and beyond to find the college or university that is the best fit for them, Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) based in Raynham, MA has established a speaker’s bureau.

As an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) and founder of PCCI, Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore helps focus effort on colleges that academically, socially and financially are most appropriate, which puts the student in the best position to succeed in college and beyond. Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore does this by ensuring that the student is taking the right classes which builds a strong foundation; showing them how to use SAT scores as a tool to their advantage; assisting in researching and finding the right school for each student; scheduling college/university visits and interviews; and assisting with the application process.

Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore is available to speak at Chambers of Commerce, fraternal organizations, private high schools and other organizations throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Speaking engagements may be in-person or virtual.

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Topics that may be covered include, but are not
limited to:

- The 2nd largest investment – College. Where do you start?

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- College planning – What happens if you DON’T plan?

- College matching – What is the right fit for your student?

- Timing. It’s everything. What is the optimal timeline for choosing a
college?

- Covering the cost – The inside story on financial aid and merit
aid.

- How college admissions differ at each school and how to best prepare.

- Early decision, Early action or Regular decision – What’s involved and what’s
best for each student?

Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore has been practicing law for
more than 25 years helping clients with numerous financial matters and
long-term planning. Over the years, she took note of a recurring theme among
her clients that often cropped up - inadequate planning regarding higher
education. She launched PCCI in early 2021.

To arrange a speaking engagement with Attorney
DaSilva-Kilgore, call (508) 622-5250 or email at nod@personalcollegecounseling.com.

Helping
Families through the College Admissions Journey

For better planning and more due diligence before
committing to a school, students and parents should consider working with an
IEC such as PCCI and start as early as possible, ideally in Freshman or
Sophomore year.

PCCI was established to help students and their
parents/guardians pick the best school that puts them on the path to success.
Essentially, PCCI helps determine which colleges and universities address the student’s academic and social needs; inspires them to achieve inside and outside of the classroom; provides them with tools for success, and is a good return on
investment. PCCI offers an affordable, flat-fee based college search and
application services to find the best college fit for a student, while
maximizing merit and institutional aid. Financial package awards have
ranged as high as $125,000.

PCCI’s services are available to students in all 50 states via video
conferencing or via telephone. Virtual services as well as in-person
services are available. For more information about PCCI or to arrange for a
complimentary Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, visit the website
at https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com or
email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com.

About PCCI

Founded by Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq. who has been practicing law for more
than 25 years, Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) provides
high school students (and parents/guardians) with one-on-one guidance
throughout the entire college preparation process. PCCI’s college
planning includes research and recommendations that are specifically targeted
and provide the best fit to the student’s abilities, interests, finances, and
family circumstances. PCCI takes into consideration university and campus life;
programs, internships and study abroad; athletics (Division I, II, and III) and
clubs and intramurals. PCCI manages all important deadlines for
testing, applications and forms, and assists with merit-based scholarships and
financial aid. PCCI’s services are available to students in all 50
states via video conferencing or via telephone. PCCI is based in
Raynham, MA. For more information or to arrange for a complimentary
Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, contact (508) 622-5250,
email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com or
visit the website at https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com.

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