Services
Hourly Plan
Package of three (3) hours of time for essay coaching for Common App or Coalition App essay, college-specific essays or personal statements for scholarship applications. Three hour packages can be renewed one time for an additional three (3) hours.
Basic Package
Ten (10) hours for targeted support in the college admissions process. Consulting hours may be used for strategic planning – for example, building a college list, setting a standardized test schedule, or developing an application strategy – as well as for essay coaching for Common App or Coalition App essay, college-specific essays or personal statements for scholarship applications.
Comprehensive Package
This package covers all aspects of the college application process for up to 12 applications, including building the college list, resume writing, essay brainstorming, interview coaching and actual application preparation. This package includes an initial get-to-know-you session with students and parents, weekly meetings with students and unlimited phone and email contact for students and families. Typically, thirty (30) + consulting hours.
Premium Package
This package covers all aspects of the college application process for up to 20 applications (the maximum allowed by the Common App), including building the college list, resume writing, essay brainstorming, interview coaching and actual application preparation. This package includes an initial get-to-know-you session with students and parents, weekly meetings with students and unlimited phone and email contact for students and families. Typically, fifty (50) + consulting hours.
12 Key Areas of Focus
- Create an individualized approach for each student to help them navigate the college admissions process with a clear head and focused purpose instead of anxiety and stress.
- Evaluate academic achievements, extracurricular activities and work experience to craft a cohesive application that tells an authentic story.
- Build a good fit college list that is comprehensive, balanced and realistic.
- Plan productive college visits – teach the do’s and don’ts of campus tours and Admissions Information Sessions.
- Review resumes to ensure they highlight student’s accomplishments and complement their applications.
- Provide essay coaching to help students write essays that are thoughtful and engaging.
- Conduct mock interviews to prepare students for on-campus and alumni interviews.
- Assist with DI and DIII athletic recruitment.
- Advise students with learning differences how best to navigate the admissions process.
- Offer a network of referrals for test preparation.
- Ensure a polished, meticulously proof-read application that showcases each student’s unique voice and accomplishments.
- Keep the family dynamics healthy (and let someone else worry about your student staying on task and ahead of deadlines).