College Counseling for Students
8th-10th grade
For many students, the choices they make in middle school can affect the types of colleges they get accepted into, the majors that are available to them, and even the cost of their college education. Students at this age can benefit greatly from guidance to help them understand their strengths, set goals, explore careers, and plan out their high school courses, activities, and testing with college admissions in mind.
High school planning
Helping students set goals and make a plan for high school courses, extracurricular activities, and standardized testing to prepare them for future college admission and success.
CareeR exploration
Assisting students to explore potential careers and majors based on personality, interest, values, and abilities assessments.
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11th-12th grade
Second semester of 11th grade is the best time for students to dedicate time and energy to figuring out which colleges they should apply to. These students have enough time to find colleges that are a good academic, financial, and social fit for them. With a solid college list ready by the summer before 12th grade, students are able to complete their college applications at a comfortable pace and get their applications in by early deadlines that give them the best chances for admissions and merit scholarships.
High school planning
Available for 11th grade students
See description above
Career/Major exploration
Available for 11th & 12th grade students See description above
College
Search
Guiding students to find colleges that are a good academic, financial, and social fit for them by:
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helping students figure out what factors are most important to them
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educating students on how to find colleges that are affordable for their family
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teaching students how to research colleges
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providing students access to research tools
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guiding students to come up with a balanced list of colleges to apply to
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College applications
Coaching students on all parts of their college applications including:
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strategies for maximizing acceptance & merit aid
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essays & short answer questions: brainstorming topics and developing the story line, staying focused on telling your story and revealing your voice, reviewing and editing drafts (for grammar, spelling and elements of style).
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coaching, reviewing, and editing of activities and honors sections
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assisting with any questions on applications
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Packages & Pricing
10 Hours
(BRONZE)
For students who want help with only specific parts of the college admissions process.
For most students, it covers one of the following:
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a thorough College Search
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assistance with either the Personal Statement or University of California's Personal Insight Questions (from brainstorming to final polish)
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High school planning and career exploration from 8th through 10th grades
$1600
20 hours
(silver)
For seniors who already have a solid college list and need help only with applications, or for students who want to combine two of the Bronze services.
For most students, it covers all of the following:
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assistance with the Common App and one additional application platform
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Personal Statement (from brainstorming to final polish)
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4 short essays (either the UC PIQs or supplemental essays)
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use of CustomCollegePlan to manage applications.
$3000
For juniors and seniors who want both guidance figuring out where to apply and help with their applications.
For most students, it includes everything in Silver
(20 hours of application coaching)
plus
a thorough College Search
$4200
40 hours
(platinum)
Best value for students who want complete assistance with college admissions.
Includes everything in Gold (a thorough College Search and 20 hours of application coaching) plus one or more of the following:
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high school planning in 8th-11th grades
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career/major exploration
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coaching on additional supplemental essays
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assistance with more than two application platforms
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homeschool documentation for college applications
$5200
30 hours
(Gold)
Hours can be spread over more than one year and combined with services for homeschool educators. Services billed on an hour-by-hour basis are charged at $175 an hour. Prices are subject to change and are only valid until the contract is signed.