Services
FOUNDATIONS PACKAGE
Designed to begin sophomore year, this package is for families who want early, strategic guidance before the college process becomes more focused. The program includes four one-on-one sessions, covering:
Academic Planning:
Guidance on course selection and progression to build a strong foundation that aligns with overall goals.
Extracurricular and Activity Planning:
Guidance on activity selection to strengthen the overall profile.
Summer Planning:
Exploration of programs, internships, and enrichment opportunities to make the most of each summer.
Resume Building:
Assistance in crafting a polished resume showcasing academics, extracurriculars, and achievements.
Testing Roadmap:
Guidance on standardized testing options, timing, and overall strategy.
Career Assessment (optional):
An analysis of strengths, aptitudes, and interests to identify potential majors and career paths.
For those who continue into a comprehensive program, a credit will be applied.
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE
Designed to begin junior year, this package provides comprehensive support for all aspects of the college search and application process, including:
Transcript and Activities Review:
Advice on high school course selection, extracurriculars, and summer activities.
Personalized Action Plan:
A step-by-step timeline to help ensure consistent progress toward key milestones throughout the process.
College Planning Platform:
A proprietary, all-in-one system that streamlines every step of the process, from research and testing to application planning, admissions data, financial aid comparisons, and detailed progress tracking.
Student Assessments:
An analysis of strengths, aptitudes, and interests to identify potential majors and career paths.
Standardized Test Strategy:
Guidance on test scheduling and whether to apply test optional.
Resume Building:
Assistance in crafting a polished resume showcasing academics, extracurriculars, and achievements.
College List Development:
Delivery of a carefully curated, balanced list aligning with your academic, social, and financial goals, along with structured guidance for college research.
Interview Preparation:
Assistance in refining skills and building confidence through mock interviews.
Essay Support:
Assistance with brainstorming, topic selection, and editing of the Personal Statement, supplements, and UC Personal Insight Questions.
Application Support:
Guidance on completing all sections of the Common App, UC App, and school-specific applications, including a comprehensive final review before submission.
Application Strategy:
Exploration of ED, EA, restricted EA, and RD options, as well as how to show demonstrated interest.
Financial Aid Guidance:
A general overview of financial aid, including federal and institutional aid, merit and need-based scholarships, FAFSA, and the CSS profile.
CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT
Designed to begin after junior year, this package offers ten hours of targeted support tailored to your specific needs. Hours may be applied to any combination of the following:
College list building
Application strategy
Essay and supplement coaching
Application support
Activities list
Resume review
Interview preparation
Additional hours may be purchased if available.
ESSAY SUPPORT
Designed to guide students through the essay process from brainstorming to final draft, this package provides a structured approach to developing clear, thoughtful, and distinctly personal essays.
Available for the Common App personal statement, UC Personal Insight Questions, supplemental and honors essays, and the UCAS personal statement.