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College Search, Application, and Financial Aid Package Options

 

Senior Year Packages

(Initial Senior Year Consultation: $100 - Applied toward Package III purchase)

College Search

  • Work with students to determine college goals and desired college factors/characteristics.
  • Search and find “best fit” colleges and universities to which to apply (match student wishes and qualifications to college factors).
  • Recommend Safety, Best Match, and Reach schools to which to apply (maximum of 10 schools total).
  • Provide list of “best fit” colleges and universities to which to apply

Cost:  $300

Student Résumé

  • Work with student to recall and organize important activities, accomplishments and honors.
  • Work with student to create detailed resume in format preferred by college admission officers.
Cost:  $200

Package I (Includes maximum of 10 college/university applications).

  • All of the above.
  • Research and identify all required application materials for student-selected colleges and universities.
  • Delivery of paper copies of all application materials (for completion as draft applications).
  • Completion of Table of Application Deadlines and Essay Prompts.
  • Completion of Master Checklist of Application Tasks.
Cost:  $1,100

Package II

  • All of the above.
  • Outline tasks required to request, complete and submit Letters of Recommendation.
  • Research and identify campus-based scholarships and grants requiring special applications.
  • Outline tasks to apply for campus-based, federal and state scholarships and grants.
  • Provide deadlines for campus-based, federal and state scholarship and grant applications.
Cost:  $1,950

Package III

  • All of the above.
  • Write cover letter for mailing required paper application materials.
  • Review applications prior to online submittal.
  • All of the above PLUS e-mail reminders throughout the year with steps to prepare for college enrollment.
Cost:  $2,150

Package III (with essay review)

  • Critique and edit essays, short-answer responses, 1-2 sentence and single-word responses. Service is limited to 3 long-answer and 3 short-answer essays. Additional essay editing includes a charge of $75 per long-answer essay and $35 per short-answer essay.

Cost:  $2,450

Hourly rate beyond selected Package option = $100/hour

 

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Junior Year Packages

Services Include:

  • Review of class curriculum and provide recommendations to enhance opportunities for college admission.
  • Review of extracurricular activities and provide recommendations to build/enhance student qualifications.
  • Prepare student to ensure their adult recommenders write outstanding letters of recommendation on their behalf.
  • Assist with selection of a college major.
  • Provide guidance for selection of a student theme for college application materials.
  • Provide instructions and recommended schedule for completing ACT and SAT tests.
  • Recommend post-junior year summer activities to maximize student qualifications.
  • Provide thorough preparation for the senior year college application and financial aid processes.
  • Give reminders throughout the academic year for completion of crucial college preparation tasks.

Cost: $500


OPTIONAL SERVICES:
College search and résumé generation (described below) will be used to prepare for spring semester college visits. Fees will be applied toward senior year costs.


College Search

  • Work with students to determine college goals and desired college factors/characteristics.
  • Search and find “best fit” colleges and universities to which to apply (match student wishes and qualifications to college factors).
  • Recommend Safety, Best Match, and Reach schools to which to apply (maximum of 10 schools).
  • Provide list of “best fit” colleges and universities to which to apply.

Cost: $300

Student Résumé

  • Work with student to recall and organize important activities, accomplishments, and honors.
  • Work with student to create detailed résumé in format preferred by college admission officers.

Cost: $200

Hourly rate beyond selected Package option = $100/hour

 

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Freshman / Sophomore Year Packages

Services Include:

  • Review of course curriculum and provide recommendations to build student academic qualifications.
  • Assist with planning extracurricular activities to increase student potential for college admission.
  • Work with student to set goals and to provide motivation for achieving those goals.
  • Provide periodic checks on student progress with reaching agreed upon goals.

    Cost: $100 for initial consultation, $100/hour for additional consultation

 

Hourly rate beyond selected Package option = $100/hour

 
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