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.)
Services for College Students and Graduates
Graduate School Guidance, hourly rate $300
Top-notch assistance in telling your story. For college graduates seeking guidance and assistance writing applications for graduate programs, specializing in fields related to psychology, mental health, education, and Physician’s assistant programs. (See below for Medical School applicants.)
Essay strategizing
Comprehensive Personal Statement coaching
for Medical School Application Assistance, hourly rate $300, comprehensive package $10,500
For AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS. Includes readiness assessment; overall application strategy; thorough, comprehensive guidance on the Personal Statement, Activities, and Most Meaningful essays; guidance and strategy on secondary applications; interview prep; and more. Contact us for more information.
Teen and Young Adult Coaching, $3,000
Created specifically for young people who are not sure about their next steps. This includes college students unsure about their major or considering transferring, or college graduates undecided about career direction.
Includes
5 student meetings plus ongoing support via text
One parent meeting plus two parent follow-up calls
In-depth discussions with students and parents to consider perspectives, interests, skills, and family values
Administration of the online Highland Ability Battery (HAB)
Detailed explanation of HAB results to determine natural abilities, personal career style, and potential career direction
Follow-up meetings tailored to the individual. May include goal setting, resume editing, interview practice; confidence building; stress management; mindset and/or mindfulness training; and more.
Total 16 weeks of service
A la Carte Options
Highland Ability Battery, $500
Administration of online test (HAB) and detailed face-to-face explanation of results to determine natural abilities, personal career style, and suggestions for career direction.
Job-Hunting Skills, $300 per hour
Resume editing and interview prep.
Getting Started
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