Services

Packages and hourly-rate consultations

I offer comprehensive college advising packages for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. I also offer a smaller, separate package that focuses just on developing a well-researched, balanced college list.

If you prefer to meet occasionally for advice or feedback, that's fine too. Usually packages end up being more cost-effective, but if you're not sure how much advising you need, an hour-long consultation may be just the right thing. My hourly rates are $150 for the first hour and $125 for each hour after that.

I have considerable expertise and experience with both financial aid and merit aid. If college affordability will be a factor in your college choice, it's important to bring it into the process from the beginning. Applying for aid is one of the last steps; long before that, you should be learning about college finances and seeking out colleges that are likely to offer an excellent financial fit.

Freshman and sophomore year packages

  • Review course selections.
  • Plan/review your timeline for standardized tests.
  • Brainstorm and plan summer activities.
  • Parents learn about college finances.

Early Junior year package

  • Identify college criteria and create a preliminary list of colleges to consider, to help you get started with your college research and visits.
  • Help you plan and prepare for college visits.
  • Plan/review your timeline for standardized tests and summer activities.
  • If you are an artist, musician, or athlete, start preparing for portfolios, auditions, and coach contacts.
  • Parents learn about college finances.

Junior/Senior year package

This package includes comprehensive guidance throughout the college admissions process. Ideally, this process should begin in the junior year, but it is possible to start later. This is a flat rate package; if you start in the middle of junior year you will get 18 months of one-on-one college advising.

Usually we begin with a meeting that includes the student and parents, and then I meet regularly with the student. Email, phone, and skype meetings are available if face-to-face meetings are not convenient. Parent questions and feedback are welcome at any time.

  • Develop a well-researched, balanced list of colleges based on academic, social, and financial fit.
  • Create an application timeline and to-do lists to help you stay on track throughout the application process.
  • Map out your required essays, help you brainstorm essay topics, and provide feedback on your drafts.
  • Help you plan college visits and prepare for admission interviews.
  • If you are an artist, musician, or athlete, work on portfolios, auditions, and coach contacts.
  • Help with financial aid applications (FAFSA and CSS PROFILE) and professional judgment appeals if needed.
  • Identify scholarship options and provide guidance on scholarship applications.
  • Help families get ready for the transition to college.