11th & 12th Grade
$2000 Foundations Package
College list selection, program research, and pre-application workshops focused on course selection, writing, extracurriculars, etc for 11th grade
$2400 Rush Package
Most popular option. Covers the college application process during Fall of 12th grade including essay editing, financial aid apps, final decision guidance, etc
$4000 Complete package
Includes all pre-application workshops and the full college application process for 11th and 12th grade
What you'll get:
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Pre-application assessment: academic self-assessment, extracurricular activity counseling, summer planning, standardized test plan (SAT/ACT, SAT subject tests, AP exams), overview of the application process
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Application coaching: college list selection, activities profile, and essay editing for 10 applications, guidance for obtaining crucial letters of recommendation, preparation for meaningful college visits and interviews, application review, final decision guidance
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Financial aid applications: guidance around financial aid options & applications, researching and finding non-institutional scholarships
- Regular meetings and guidance as needed: weekly meetings (if needed), access to coaches via phone, video meetings, email, text
Services are broken down by grade level below.
College & Beyond
$500 per transfer app
For current college students who want to transfer to another college
$200 for Professional Makeover
For job seekers who need help writing resumes, building a LinkedIn profile, and writing a cover letter
11th Grade
11th grade is the most critical year of high school. Students continue to take classes geared towards their interests and focus on building their profile, making sure to highlight their strengths to impress college admissions officers. We help students on choosing colleges to apply to, drafting initial college essays, securing recommendation letters, and finishing standardized testing.
- Course selection
- Extracurricular strategy & leadership opportunities
- Standardized test scheduling
- College selection, major selection, & college visits
- Essays & recommendation letters
- Summer programs / volunteering / internships planning
12th Grade
During senior year, we help students edit their essays and finalize their applications. This is when students typically realize how important the preparation over the past three years is. We critique student resumes and prepare them for college interviews, which are typically the last step before acceptance results.
- Course selection
- Extracurricular strategy & leadership opportunities
- Standardized test scheduling
- College selection, major selection, & college visits
- Essays & recommendation letters
- Summer programs / volunteering / internships planning
- Resume development & interview preparation
- Financial aid & scholarships
College & Beyond
We help college students on transitioning to college, especially on adapting to the campus lifestyle. Through our help, students can learn how to increase their chances at securing internships and research opportunities. Some students want support in transferring to a different college, or pursuing a more advanced degree.
- Transitioning to campus life
- Course & major selection
- Transfer and advanced degree applications
- Career planning and goal assessment
- Resume development
- LinkedIn profile
- Interview preparation
- Internship and job applications
Questions
1. How do your prices compare to similar services?
Our prices are below the average price for a similar company, especially in New York City. Some of the most expensive packages can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and the cheapest packages are around our price points. We charge around the same as a single package of SAT test prep, and help with so much more of the college application process than just test prep. Through us, families can actually save money long-term. How? We help students with properly applying for Financial Aid and using advanced classes to get college credit for free. Students will learn from us what majors and pathways are best for financial success. Our program can guide students towards college options that are less expensive that can be just as valuable.
2. Is pricing final? How can I pay? Do you take installments?
Our pricing is final, but if you have an extenuating financial circumstance then we will do all we can given our time constraints to help you at a discount. We currently accept checks, money orders, and Venmo, and you can pay in monthly or annual installments if you'd like. We do not accept payments before we've had a chance to sit down together for a consultation — we want to make sure that our service will actually benefit your family before beginning!
3. What is the best time to start, and how do I get started?
The best time to begin thinking about college is at the beginning of high school. At that point we help with early planning, including academic schedules, extracurricular activities, and testing strategy. Most students begin our service in 11th grade, and that gives us a good amount of time to guide your high school experience. If you're planning on transferring to another college, it's best start the process half a year before application deadlines. To start unlocking your potential, schedule a free consultation!
4. Do you only work with top students?
No! We help any student, regardless of their academic background. No matter what kind of academic ability you have, we will do our best to guide you to colleges that are good fits for you. We don't only help students get into the best and most competitive colleges in the country — many of our students attended less selective universities that were the right college for their particular needs.
5. Do you help students write their essays too?
We help students brainstorm and edit their essays, but we do not write essays for students. Why? Not only is it unethical, but it is also very easy to tell when an adult has written an essay as opposed to a high school student. The essays do not have to be hard — we can help bring your most impressive narrative to life on paper through topic selection exercises and editing sessions that focus on grammar, spelling, word choice, and tone.