Pave the Way College Consulting

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 up to 6 supplements)
• Personalized account on College Companion (Google sheets software platform for 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 
• Approximately 35 hours of consultation services, all inclusive 
• Phone, email and text support

For students starting on College Applications after May of junior year, this package offers: 

• Reviewing college list, including report on positioning and merit scholarship opportunities at each college
• Support with completing the Common App
• Brainstorming, writing exercises, and review of Personal Statement (5-6 drafts plus final proofread)
• Assistance with 7 supplemental essays requested by individual colleges

(Assistance with UC App and 4 PIQ essays at additional cost)

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