Services

Student Mentoring

High school is a pretty relevant time in your child’s life. It’s the bridge between middle school and college where their personalities, interests and goals take shape.

The challenge of a new environment and new social and academic demands can be rather daunting at such a tender age, so our goal is to guide and usher your young student onto a path for success.

At this stage, our focus is to create a strong support system that not only boosts your child’s morale and self-confidence and enhances their ability to deal with challenges, but creates a map for your child during these pivotal high school years.

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Clarity Call

The College Clarity™ Call is your personalized entry point into expert admissions guidance. In this high-level 1-on-1 session—conducted via phone or video—we’ll take a comprehensive look at your student’s academic history, extracurricular profile, personal strengths and your family’s unique context. Both parents and students are encouraged to share their goals, challenges and questions.

This isn’t a generic consultation—it’s an intentional strategy session designed to surface what matters most and what’s needed next. We’ll identify areas of opportunity, clarify what’s missing, and create a framework that brings structure and momentum to your student’s college journey.

By the end of our time together, you’ll have a clear, customized roadmap and a professional partner in your corner to help turn aspirations into acceptances.

Application Mastery

Our signature coaching program for college applicants is the Application Mastery™. It is a selective, invitation-only, 1-on-1 coaching program for students and parents applying to top tier and competitive colleges.

Application Mastery is laser-focused on Strategic Storytelling, Optimizing Opportunities and Amplifying Aptitude. We work on application strategy, school selection, essay writing, recommendations, standardized tests, issue resolution, financial aid and more.

The program is designed to help students streamline and systematize their application process for schools and scholarships. We help them accomplish it all without giving up their life, feeling overwhelmed, acting like someone they’re not, or frantically searching for answers online.

The personal attention you receive with the Application Mastery package saves you countless hours, can get you to the top of the Admissions Committee’s list and increase your opportunities for funding.

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Essay Excellence

Essays are a critical component of your application and a significant opportunity to stand out from the crowd. For the Personal Essay, Supplemental Essays or Short Answers we work on:

Essay Selection-
Understand which essay gives the most complete picture
Decide which experiences, accomplishments, and goals to showcase
Explore how best to reveal sensitive topics as necessary

Writing Skills-
Improve writing skills in the editing and revising process: tone, grammar, syntax, word choice, style, flow, format, transitions, effective introductions and conclusions, and responsiveness to the particular essay question

This package is restricted to essays only. It does not include counseling for any other part of the application, admissions process, admissions strategy, or work on any other document.

Financial Foresight

Financial Aid is one of the most important factors of your college experience. Tuition, Room & Board, Books and Living Expenses vary across college location. campus type, college competitiveness, majors and more. Regardless of income, every family should apply for federal aid, scholarships and grants and take advantage of every opportunity to minimize their out-of-pocket costs.

We address the multiple opportunities for financial assistance through the FAFSA, grants, merit and academic scholarships and more.

Your investment for the Financial Aid Funds package is $4,000.

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Admissions Assessment & Appeals

If you applied to colleges on your own and were denied acceptance, you don’t have to take that as your final answer. You have the right to appeal any decision made and be reconsidered for admission, aid and the terms of your acceptance.

This package is focused on application evaluation and appeals only. Recommendations are based on previous materials submitted; and an improved, personalized strategy will be developed for the student.

Time is of the essence with appeals and you will need to begin your appeal process as soon as possible to increase your chances of acceptance.