High School Guidance Services

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We believe in student-centered—because it shouldn't be any other way.

Instead of making students suitable for colleges, we find colleges and opportunities that are suitable for them. Our asset-centered approach focuses on uncovering and celebrating your natural gifts rather than trying to fix perceived deficits.

We help you navigate high school with purpose, making these formative years less about checking boxes and more about discovering who you truly are.

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This is For You If:

  • You want to approach high school and college planning with enthusiasm rather than anxiety

  • You're looking to discover and develop your natural talents, not just build a perfect resume

  • You believe finding the right fit matters more than chasing prestigious names

  • You want guidance that considers your whole self—not just your test scores

  • You're ready to explore opportunities that might be hidden gems, both locally and globally

  • You want to enjoy the journey of high school and college planning, not just endure it

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Discover Your Student Archetype

Want to know why some paths feel right while others don't? Take our quick quiz to uncover your student archetype—one of 7 distinct ways students naturally approach learning and decision-making.

Your Results Include:

  • Your unique student archetype profile

  • A customized College Planning Roadmap

  • Personalized insights for your educational journey

  • Action steps that align with your natural strengths

Take the first step toward finding your authentic path forward

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 Our High School Success Services

The College Comprehensive

Investment: $6,250
(When entering junior year)

Includes All of the Services Below:

Ready to get started in 10th grade with the College Comprehensive? There’s an additional investment of $500 - $1,000, prorated based on when you start, plus four extra check-ins!

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Ninth Grade Packages

Aptitude Assessment Review: $599

  • 90-minute aptitude assessment review

  • Personalized talent insights and application

Executive Functioning Add On: $1000 

1:1 Support through academic coaching to manage homework, stay focused, and juggle extracurriculars or applications.

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Sophomore Startup

Only available as part of The College Comprehensive

Investment: $6,250 (College Comprehensive) plus an additional $500 - $1,000, depending on when you start during your sophomore year

For students who are ready to take college planning seriously—early!

Sophomore year is the perfect time for high-achieving students, student-athletes, and performing arts students to start planning for college. If you're ready to think ahead, this add-on to our College Comprehensive Package gives you a head start on crafting your story, making smart choices, and identifying what really matters to you. With Sophomore Startup, you’ll get tools and guidance to help you:

  • Choose the right classes

  • Pursue meaningful activities

  • Make intentional decisions about summer

  • Build a strong foundation for junior year

  • Start thinking about colleges that fit your interests and strengths

The ideal time to enroll is between the summer before sophomore year and December. Students who join after December still get great value at a reduced rate.

THE PROCESS

  • When you enroll between summer and December of sophomore year, you’ll receive up to four one-hour meetings and a comprehensive suggestions list tailored to your interests and goals.

  • If you begin after December of sophomore year, the program includes up to two one-hour meetings and the same detailed suggestions list—with the cost prorated to $500.

  • Every meeting is focused on your unique path. We’ll help you make confident, informed decisions and set yourself up for success in the years ahead.

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Jumpstart Package

Investment: $2,500
Included in The College Comprehensive or offered as a stand-alone service.

For those who want a plan made just for them!

Sick of getting advice that feels like it's for the masses? Swim against the current with a junior-year plan that will help you navigate the rest of high school and beyond! We'll sit down with you and really understand your goals, your vibe, and your style. We'll put together a realistic and straightforward plan to help you:

  • Choose classes

  • Find unique experiences

  • Discover great-fit colleges

  • Figure out what you want to study

  • Daydream about a future career

The ideal time to start is between the summer and spring of junior year.

THE PROCESS

  • The first step is uncovering your talents - those you know about already and those you don't. We use the powerful assessment tool, YouScience, to unlock your potential. Then, we'll have a longer introductory session to dive into your assessment results and discover what it is you want to get out of high school.

  • After our deep dive session, we'll get to work building a custom recommendations report for you. This will include suggestions for:

    • Courses

    • Testing

    • Extracurricular activities

    • Summer enrichment programs

    • Career exploration

    We'll also include a college list made just for you, which you and your family will receive during our follow-up call.

  • After we share The Plan with you, we'll meet to map out your action plan.

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Add-On Services

Executive Functioning Add-On

Investment: $1,000 (If added to an existing package, $1,599 if stand-alone service)

You know what you want to get done — but actually doing it is another story.

Maybe your to-do list keeps growing, deadlines slip by, or tasks get started but never finished. You often feel overwhelmed and stuck.

That’s where Executive Function Coaching comes in.

Through 1:1 support, we help clients build practical, evidence-based skills in organization, time management, planning, and follow-through — so you can stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress.

We help you figure out the how, so you can stay connected to your why.

This service is offered as a 4-hour retainer. After meeting with your coach, we will determine your individualized pacing plan (1x/week for 30-45 min, every 2 weeks, or 1x/month). Participants will be given an executive functioning assessment to track growth and determine areas of support. 

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Find Your Story and
Content Planning Add-On

Investment: $1,500 (Only available after the Jumpstart Package)

Writing a personal statement for your college applications requires more than just good writing; it requires a dive into your past and some good storytelling techniques.

* Included in The College Comprehensive.

THE PROCESS

  • This is the best part! We'll coax all of your best stories out of your brain and get them in a document. Once we have an “idea bank,” we will help you map your ideas to meet the requirements of your essay prompts.

  • Using our Prompt essay writing software, we will help you prune your ideas, organize your content for the appropriate prompts, outline your key ideas, and stay organized as you tackle all of your essays.

  • After you go off to do the necessary solo writing, we'll come back together and review what you've got. We'll make sure your voice is coming through and that your story is as unique as you are in this 650-word essay.

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Application Specialist Add-On

Investment: $2,500 (only available after the Jumpstart Package)

After we've helped you design your custom roadmap, college application strategy, and timeline to reach your goals, you may be left thinking, "Wait, don't go." With this package, we'll stick with you as your guide throughout the entire college application season. We'll help manage your tasks, keep you on track, and cheer you on when things get complicated.

The ideal time for this Add-On is the summer going into senior year.

* Included in The College Comprehensive.

THE PROCESS

  • You'll meet your Application Specialist in July after your junior year and you'll set up a one-on-one meeting with them to map out your timeline and calendar your tasks and deadlines.

  • We'll work closely with you to ensure all the necessary requirements have been completed and deadlines are met.

  • You and your Application Specialist will meet to discuss your supplemental essays to help you express yourself fully in your college-specific essays. Then your Specialist will work their magic behind the scenes with editing and suggestions.

  • You and your Application Specialist will have final meetings to make sure I's are dotted and T's are crossed before you hit that big SUBMIT button.

  • We'll meet to discuss and review scholarship applications and essays, and any additional requirements, like auditions or portfolios, if needed.

  • After you submit, we'll have a meeting to review your supplemental materials and track your applications in your student portals.

  • As those offers start rolling in, we'll meet to review what's on the table and discuss the best options for you!

  • This is when we talk about all of the pros and cons, what's important to you, what's right for you, and where you'll be going! (usually before May 1st of senior year)

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Supplemental Essay Editing Add-On

Investment: $1,250
Only available after the Jumpstart Package

Editing and Reviewing

Using Prompt, our state-of-the-art essay platform, you will submit essays for review. This service allows you to submit a maximum of 20 supplemental essays for up to 3 revisions. All content will be brainstormed for the 5-most popular supplemental essay prompts before starting this package.

College Athletics Consultation

Investment: $750
Only available after the Jumpstart Package

Designed to guide student-athletes and families into the recruiting process with clarity and purpose. Led by a former Division I coach, this 1.5-hour session will provide personalized support as you begin (or refine) your journey into college athletics.

  • Get an overview of the recruiting process in your sport and set realistic goals that align with your academic and athletic aspirations.

  • Work one-on-one to build a strong athletic resume and create a customized recruitment timeline. We’ll also identify the level of athletics best suited to your abilities and the type of involvement you want as a college athlete.

  • Learn proven strategies for effectively reaching out to and engaging with college coaches, ensuring your message stands out.

  • Understand the different ways to participate in college athletics, from Division I to club or intramural opportunities, and what each path means for your overall college experience.

Performing Arts Add-On

Investment: $2,250
Only available after the Jumpstart Package
For Music, Musical Theater, Drama, Dance

  • You’ll work closely with our Performing Arts Specialist, a Juilliard graduate, to receive expert advice and feedback on your pieces. This ensures you can present your best self during auditions and identify where your unique talents will shine the brightest.

    • Set clear goals and manage expectations around performing arts programs.

    • Alongside goal setting, our specialist emphasizes the importance of imagination, innovation, and community connection throughout the process, offering young artists the tools to thrive creatively and professionally.

    • Gain a deeper understanding of which programs align with your strengths and aspirations.

    • Learn about application requirements and what is expected of performing arts students.

    • Stay organized with an audition and requirements tracker.

    • Manage multiple deadlines effectively.

    • Receive assistance in preparing, rehearsing, recording, and performing pieces for pre-screenings and live or virtual auditions.

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Ready to Find Your Direction?

We don't claim to "get students in" anywhere—because that's not the point. Our superpower is helping students discover their authentic path forward. We search globally for opportunities that align with each student's unique personality, talents, and passions. Through our lighthearted yet focused approach, we help you:

  • Develop genuine self-awareness

  • Uncover and nurture your true strengths

  • Grow enthusiastic (not anxious) about your future

  • Find educational experiences that truly fit YOU

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