Our Process
​Our process is made easy for every student to apply for college, internships, and full-time jobs without the added layer of complexity and stress. We offer a straight forward step-by-step approach to Your Next Steps of a passion-driven career.
3 Key Steps
Simple & easy application
Fully-resourced guidance
Creating professional profiles
Applying for College
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A discussion of college goals based on location and financial ability will be consulted with students and parents.
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“What problem do you want to solve?”, a question we ask students to figure out their passions, purpose for going to college, and the path to guide them with college options that best align to solve the problem.
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A digital housekeeping will be carried out on students’ social media accounts to create a good social profile.
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Creating a proper student email to apply for college applications and platforms to sign up for college.
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A thorough review and discussion on school reference, college admission, and quick-application letters to help students apply for college with proper documentation and tuition waiver fees information.
Applying for Internships & Jobs
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Provide students with a fully-resourced concept of internships, co-ops, and full-time placement; and gain an understanding of their working desires to align with school, family, and life.
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Review and finalize students' resumes that align with schools’ career center structure and guide them towards jobs application.
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Work with students regularly to apply for jobs, review positions, and discuss weekly goals by creating an “apply for jobs” strategy to fit their tight schedule.
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Prepare students for online and in-person interviews with our expertise on how to respond in various communication tools and situations with the potential employees.
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A full guidance in the internship process where we help students to make decisions on their internship placements and prepare them to relocate for the position.
Stories from our passionate mentees
Krish Suchdev
"Dr. Smith helped me secure 3 tech internships in my undergrad and land my dream job in NYC. He's consumed so much practical knowledge and knows how to DJ it to all his students. Dr. Smith's positive energy is unbeaten; he will motivate the hell out of you."
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What are the charges for the consulting services for Your Next Steps?YourNextSteps-US is a non-profit organization, and all consulting, mentoring, and coaching are free to all students.
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What if additional services are needed outside of YourNextSteps-US, what is the cost?Additional services, including but not limited to, professional resume help, advanced ACT/SAT prep classes, college tours, and excessive application fees will be the responsibility of the student.
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What makes YourNextSteps-US different?We are not focused on being unique or different, we are focused on helping students find their passion and providing students the ability to reach their full potential.
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How many people work with YourNextSteps-US?We have 3 board members and over 25 Champions and Friends that support the organization and students in a multitude of ways.
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When should I engage the help of YourNextSteps-US?The best time to reach out is at the end of the 1st semester of junior year in high school. Reaching out to us at any time before High School graduation is viable as well. The later we engage, the more limited the college options.
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When should I start applying for college?Early to mid-August. Some schools do not open applications until September. Most schools are on a rolling admission. Rolling admission means they review and provide acceptance (and scholarships) as applications are received.
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What is the difference between Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular DecisionEarly Decision: Early decision plans are binding — a student who is accepted as an Early Decision applicant must attend the college. Early Action: Early action plans are nonbinding — students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1. Regular Decision: Decisions are made usually on a rolling admission or posted by the schools on a predetermined date for all applications.
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What is the deadline to finalize my college decision before losing my spot as a freshman and losing scholarships offered?Deadline for almost all universities is May 1st.
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What about scholarships? There are many types of scholarships, for the sake of space, we will discuss three types:School Acceptance: These are scholarships provided by the school based on your initial application. This are usually provided at the time of acceptance. School Funded: These are scholarships provided by the school or an organization affiliated with the school. These scholarships usually require additional applications, letters, and interviews. These are usually provided after acceptance and before May 1st decision deadline. Community: These are scholarships provided by civic, government, private, and corporate entities and are award continually throughout the year.
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Why should I apply to a minimum of 10 schools?Three (3) Reach schools. These are schools where your academic performance is just below the average admission for the last couple of years. Six (6) Match schools. These are schools that aligned with your academic performance. Two (2) Guarantee schools. These are schools that recruit you directly and offer acceptance prior to completing the application. This is usually based on test scores, national awards, or academic performance.
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When should I start applying internships and full-time positions?Students should start applying August of the year before the summer, yes 9 months in advance. Several companies secure their internships and full-time employees before the end of September for a June next year start.
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When should I stop applying for internships and full-time positions?When you secure a position that aligns with your passion.
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How many jobs should I apply per week?5-10 jobs per week
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Does YourNextSteps-US have connections with corporations to assist with jobs?Yes, the Board members and Champions have an extensive network in the corporate space.