Pave the Way College Consulting
Comprehensive Package (for juniors & seniors)
This full-service package includes 20 private sessions, application support and guidance on up to eight essays (Common App, UC PIQs, and/or supplemental essays). Designed for juniors and seniors seeking start-to-finish support on college list development, essay brainstorming and feedback, application organization, and regular check-ins.
- Guidance on senior year course selection
- Guidance on extracurriculars and summer opportunities
- Advice for SAT and ACT testing
- Advice for college visits
- Suggested college list and guidance researching colleges (Up to 12 colleges - UC application counts as one school and CSU application counts as one school.)
- A verified list of application requirements and deadlines
- Deep Career Exploration - Guidance in selecting a major
- Essay brainstorming, writing exercises and review (5-6 drafts plus final proofread of personal essay, UC PIQs, and supplemental essays - up to 8 total essays
- Personalized account on College Companion (Google sheets software platform for organizing and managing applications)
- Guidance and proofreading of all applications
- Strategies for teacher recommendations
- Check-ins and reminders between meetings
- Recommended timeline + To-Do list
- Follow-up with task management
- College Interview coaching
- Assessment of financial aid eligibility (merit & need) and college acceptance chances
- Up to 20 1:1 sessions; up to 15 hours offline for planning, editing and organization
- Phone, email and text support
10-Hour Package (for seniors)
For students starting on College Applications after May of junior year, this package offers 10 hours of service that can include:
- College list creation (including report on positioning and merit scholarship opportunities at each college)
- Support with completing the Common App and/or UC/CSU applications
- Brainstorming, writing exercises, and review of Personal Statement, UC PIQs and supplemental college essays
- A verified list of application requirements and deadlines
- Guidance and proofreading of all applications
Early-Start (for freshmen & sophomores)
For freshmen and sophomores who want a head start on college planning.
- High school course selection plan
- Activities evaluation & suggestions
- Summer enrichment & work-based learning opportunities
- Career/major exploration
- Testing recommendations
- College list inquiry and visit guidance
- Timely text and email support
