Each family is different, so our level of involvement varies from

  • comprehensive, long term engagement throughout high school

  • an advance planning meeting at the beginning of high school, school year, or academic term

  • application review

  • essay work (i.e. brainstorming, drafting, revisions, and final editing) for rising and current seniors

As such, families have the option of paying an hourly rate or getting more comprehensive packages that cover an academic year.

 

Our Services


Initial Consultation & FOLLOW UPS

  • In-depth interview with the student and family

  • Grades 9-10: Evaluate student strengths, goals, and learning environment to provide a strategic plan for high school including course sequencing, testing schedule, and extracurricular advising

  • Grades 10-12: Review transcripts, scores, extracurricular activities, and personal experiences to educate students on how college admissions committees will evaluate these aspects of a student's application and discuss how students can best present their strengths and accomplishments

  • Follow up consultations can scheduled by the hour on an as needed basis. If you think you prefer to meet frequently, using our year long program is suggested.


Mentorship

For 9th, 10th, and 11th Grades

All inclusive package for one academic year in which students receive early guidance in academic and personal development.  We help students develop their interests, explore aspirations, and support them to build academic, communication, and leadership skills. 

  • Students will work with mentors to create a year-long academic and extracurricular plan with measurable goals and specific timelines.

  • Mentors will provide academic advising from course selection, long term curriculum planning, testing schedules, to academic coaching.

  • We place special emphasis partnering with our students to develop a strong extracurricular profile that reflects their interests and strengths and builds their leadership skills.

  • Grades 10 and 11 culminate in capstone projects that students design and execute with the support of their mentors. A special project provides students an avenue to explore topics of interest in a hands on way.


College applications

For 12th Grade

All inclusive package for rising and current seniors that includes

  • College Search and Selection

  • ED/EA/SCEA Strategy

  • Interview Prep

  • Planning Campus Visits

  • Personal Statements and Supplements

  • Activities Write Up

  • Application Review and Completion

  • Deadline Management

We dedicate extra time to crafting a compelling personal narrative and doing multiple rounds of brainstorms and edits for personal statements and supplements.  We also help you carefully polish your activities, awards, and other application sections to ensure you've put your best foot forth.


Depending on student needs, this can range from brainstorming, big picture structural edits, to nitty gritty line-by-line edits.  As each student's writing ability and situation differs, it is difficult to predict how many hours will be needed.

The application process, particularly the essays, require introspection and critical thinking.  We believe that applying for college is a meaningful process that offers you a valuable chance to take stock of who you are, reflect back on your accomplishments and setbacks, and explore your future as you prepare for the next stage of your education.

Essay Editing


For students currently in college who plan to transfer to another institution

Transfer Planning