Services

The goal of the comprehensive counseling package is to high school juniors identify, apply and gain admission and financial aid at colleges that are the right fit for the student. 

Students may begin this process with Pave the Way as early as the beginning of junior year of high school. This package is available to US Domestic students.

Cost = $5,900 ($300 discount before June 1)
 

• College List Development - Holistic research, analysis and strategy based on affordability and student goals
• Major Selection - Choosing one to three majors, and evaluation of credentials and requirements
• Essay Assistance - Insightful and strategic brainstorming and editing of personal statements, Personal Insight Questions (for UC’s) and supplemental essays
• Pre-College Preparation - Extracurricular activities, pre-college coursework, summer internships and academic programs
• Letters of Recommendations - Guidance of recommender selection and letters
• Application Navigation - Strategize on organizing application timelines, supplemental materials and deadlines
• College Visit Guidance - Selection of colleges to visit and touring notes
• Activities List/Academic Resume - Organized compilation of all activities, honors, and community service
• Final Decision - Award comparison analysis tool and consultation             

For seniors who have an idea of colleges they want to apply to, but need assistance with organizing application components, setting timelines for completion and writing essays. 

Cost = $4,500
 

• Solidify college list (enough reaches, targets and likelihoods?)
• Activities list review
• Create timeline for applications
• Essay/personal statement guidance
• Identify/complete supplemental essays/material needed for colleges on list (8 total essays)
• Open application accounts for UCs, Common app, more
• Letters of Recommendations (LORs)
• Holistically review applications and essays 

For younger students desiring: review of  high school course selection, suggestions on extracurricular activities, a comprehensive career assessment and college exploration assistance. I assist on an hourly basis ($225/hour).

For students who are seeking assistance in essay writing only. This service is billed hourly at $225/hour. Essays include Personal Statements, UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), Supplemental Essays and portfolio development for specific majors. 

Contact me for an initial consult to determine level of service