Why Choose Next Step CC, LLC?

The benefits are many...working with Next Step CC, LLC
is an investment that pays you back!
Sandra M. Moore, MA. provides a full range of professional services to families, with the goal of helping students discover and gain admission to best-fit and affordable colleges.
Whether students require assistance with such essential tasks as college list development, essay brainstorming and construction and/or interview prep, Sandra provides expert advice and guidance across the board, honed over a 30+ year career in higher education and independent schools. Her professional affiliations, deep knowledge of college programs and ongoing relationship-building with admission officers around the country distinguish her from other practitioners.
Picture
Click here for a full description of services offered.
Prospective families are encouraged to speak with former clients to get their perspectives! For starters, read testimonials.
View a partial list of college acceptances since 2009.
Contact Sandra today to schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about how Next Step CC, LLC can benefit your student and your family.
Here are just some of the ways Next Step CC, LLC provides outstanding value:
  • Focuses on the unique needs, capabilities, and interests of your child.
    Sandra begins with a comprehensive self-assessment in which each student's learning style and personality as well as strengths, talents and preferences are identified. She uses the knowledge gleaned from these exercises as a road map for helping students set and reach goals.
  • Provides a customized, step-by-step program for your child.
    Sandra works one-on-one with students and in a systematic way, ensuring oversight of both "big picture" issues (including cost and financial aid concerns) and essential details. Sandra leaves nothing to chance! Whether you prefer a little or a lot of hand holding, she makes sure you get what you want and need.
  • Welcomes a diverse clientele.
    Next Step CC, LLC serves a variety of students, including high achievers, "average" students and those who have not yet found their academic niche as well as athletes, artists and students who learn differently. Families come from throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, and from both public and independent school backgrounds.
  • Clarifies strengths and builds confidence.
    Sandra gently guides students through a process of exploration that enables them to grow as individuals while creating a unique profile that presents their best authentic selves to colleges.
  • Readily available to address your questions and concerns.
    Next Step CC, LLC schedules meetings around YOUR schedule, is accessible by phone, email, Zoom and Facetime and ready and able to assist your student throughout any or all high school years.
  • Significantly reduces stress.
    Through careful planning and ongoing assistance Sandra keeps students "on track" and, as a result, helps to promote family harmony during this typically tense and uncertain time.
  • Fosters happy outcomes!  
    While it’s impossible and unethical to promise specific outcomes, the professional services of Next Step CC, LLC help students set and achieve reasonable goals.