Our Services

Services for High School Students

Three levels to accommodate varying needs and budgets.

Comprehensive College Counseling Services, $6,800

Ideal for students applying to selective colleges, those with writing challenges or diverse learning needs, and families seeking full-service assistance. This program is based on 35 hours of service.

Includes (but is not limited to):

Getting to Know the Student

• Directed conversation with students and parents to understand goals, strenghths, challenges, preferences and perspectives; augmented by personality and career assessments for optimal guidance.

• Thorough review of transcripts, test scores, extracurriculars, 504s or IEPs where applicable.

Developing a List

• Customized list of colleges and universities based on conversations (above) and up-to-date college knowledge and research.

• Access to Custom College Planner for easy, time-saving college research and record-keeping.

Application Strategies and Management

• Advice on taking and reporting standardized tests, application options (Early Action, Early Decision, etc.), teacher recommendations, selecting majors, and more.

• Management of overall application process and deadlines.

Essay Assistance

• Brainstorming, selecting, and developing content for Common App personal statement and supplemental essays, guidance on essay tone, organization, spelling, grammar, and punctuation (up to 12 schools).

• Guidance on the Common App activities section (perhaps the most overlooked part of college applications!).

Support to Parents

• Advice about questions as they arise including financing college and stress management; referrals to other professionals as needed, including standardized testing tutors, executive functioning coaches, therapists.

• Advice and techniques for stress management.

20-Hour Services, $4,500

Tailored for self-motivated, organized high school juniors seeking comprehensive support with fewer add-ons. 9-school application assistance.

Includes:

• Services are similar to Comprehensive Services but are capped at 20 hours and 9 schools. Families select the services they wish to prioritize.

12-Hour Services, $2,700

Best for essay-coaching-only, budget-conscious families, and rising seniors.

Includes:

• Core services within a limited timeframe, up to 12 hours. Families select the services they wish to prioritize. (Note: This service does not include access to the software system.)