Four ways through the maze of college planning.

Your student graduates in:
The Compass (Bronze)

We point you the right way. You go forward.

$400

We orient you to the path. You take it from here. For families who know exactly where they're stuck and want focused help on one piece.

Example Combinations of Services

Each example below is its own package. It's likely your unique package looks different from these based on your family's needs.

The Pathway Compass For the family looking beyond high school but not yet sure which direction.

Key Deliverables

  • Best-Fit Pathway exploration — college, trade, apprenticeship, military, or gap year
  • Confidence in the "Why" — debrief of strengths, interests, and values assessments
  • Educational Roadmap — degrees, certifications, and training required for top pathways
The Early Look For the family who wants to start with eyes open — to understand what's coming and shape savings and asset strategy early.

Key Deliverables

  • A personalized financial game plan — income, asset, tax, and borrowing strategy
  • A forward-looking asset positioning roadmap for the years before applying — what to do (and what to avoid) to optimize for need-based aid eligibility and family cost outcomes
Finding the Right Major For the student curious about majors but overwhelmed by the menu.

Key Deliverables

  • Confidence in the "Why" — debrief of strengths, interests, and values
  • Career field matching to high-growth industries based on student profile
  • "Day-in-the-Life" Reality Check for top 3–5 career matches
  • A clear set of major options worth exploring deeper
The Affordability Preview For the junior family who wants an early read on what college will actually cost.

Key Deliverables

  • A personalized financial game plan — income, asset, tax, and borrowing strategy
  • A college cost report for a single school of focus — need-based and merit-based estimates
The College List Tune-Up For the family that has a draft list and wants it pressure-tested.

Key Deliverables

  • Review of your existing list with strategic guidance on what to add, drop, or reconsider
  • Safety / Match / Reach categorization built into the review
  • Recommendations grounded in fit factors, financial accessibility, and family preference
  • Decision-Making Confidence — a finalized plan of where to apply, and why
Unstuck on the Essay For the student staring at a blank page with the deadline closing in.

Key Deliverables

  • A Stand-Out Topic brainstormed from your student's character and strengths
  • Strategic Prompt Selection for the Common App or main application essay
  • Substantive editing of the current draft, with detailed written feedback
  • A Polished, Authentic Voice — professional editing that keeps it 100% your student's own
The Aid Letter Sanity Check For the family staring at an award letter wondering whether it's actually a good offer.

Key Deliverables

  • College cost report for the school in question — need-based and merit-based aid estimates
  • Award letter review with written analysis of what's grant, what's loan, what's work-study
  • Side-by-side comparison if the family has 2–3 offers in hand
  • Clear-eyed bottom line — true four-year cost and family contribution
The Trail Map (Silver)

We plot the route together. You walk it with confidence.

$800

We plot the route together and check in at the key waypoints. The sweet spot for families who need a real plan without full-time guidance.

Example Combinations of Services

Each example below is its own package. It's likely your unique package looks different from these based on your family's needs.

The Underclassman Strategy For the family thinking three years ahead, not three months.

Key Deliverables

  • A Best-Fit Pathway beyond high school
  • Strategic Coursework — multi-year plan including Dual Enrollment, AP, and IB strategy
  • A Differentiated Profile — extracurriculars and leadership that stand out
  • A Master Timeline of high school milestones, freshman through senior
The Family Financial Game Plan For families wanting clarity on college costs before falling in love with a school.

Key Deliverables

  • A personalized financial game plan — income, asset, tax, and borrowing strategy
  • Meetings with a Financial Fiduciary reviewing your overall financial situation
  • Tax and borrowing strategy consultation
  • A clear-eyed understanding of what college will cost your family
The Junior-Year Pivot For the junior who needs both a real list and an application game plan.

Key Deliverables

  • A Balanced College List based on identified fit factors, financial accessibility, and family preference
  • A Stress-Free Timeline built around your specific list
  • The "Early Advantage" Strategy for ED and EA deadlines
  • Activities & Honors review and refinement, transformed into impact narratives
  • Professional Recommendation Strategy — who to ask, how to ask
  • Total Quality Control review of every Common App section
List & Personal Statement Combo For the senior who needs to lock the list and write the essay — together.

Key Deliverables

  • A Balanced College List with personalized recommendations
  • Stand-Out Topic brainstorm and Strategic Prompt Selection
  • Full coaching through the Common App essay, from concept to draft
  • A Polished, Authentic Voice — submission-ready
  • Final polish and proofreading pass
Affordability First For the family who needs to know what college actually costs before falling in love with one.

Key Deliverables

  • A Balanced College List filtered through financial accessibility from the start
  • College cost reports for top schools — need-based and merit-based estimates
  • FAFSA & CSS Profile completion guidance with error review
  • Family financial game plan — what to save, what to expect, what to borrow
  • Award letter review when offers arrive, with written analysis
The Trail Guide (Gold)

We hike the hardest sections alongside you.

$1,600

We hike the hardest sections alongside you. A full bundle for the senior year sprint or the long-game underclassman, at below-à-la-carte pricing.

Example Combinations of Services

Each example below is its own package. It's likely your unique package looks different from these based on your family's needs.

The Money-First Senior For the family applying late and worried about both deadlines and dollars.

Key Deliverables

  • Balanced College List built on identified fit factors and financial accessibility
  • Stress-Free Timeline + the "Early Advantage" Strategy
  • FAFSA & CSS Profile completion guidance with error review
  • College cost reports for top schools — need-based and merit-based aid estimates
  • Full award letter reviews across all offers, with written comparison
  • Appeals consultation if an offer falls short
  • Activities & Honors review and refinement
  • Full essay coaching from topic to polished draft
Underclassman Long Game For the family committed to multi-year strategy from sophomore or junior year.

Key Deliverables

  • Best-Fit Pathway with Strategic Coursework (Dual Enrollment / AP / IB)
  • Differentiated Profile, First Résumé, and Master Timeline
  • Targeted Major Selection with "Day-in-the-Life" research
  • Educational Roadmap — required degrees, certifications, training
  • Early Balanced List ready for senior year
  • Family financial game plan — saving strategy and asset positioning ahead of FAFSA
  • "Early Advantage" Strategy and application framework
The Student-Athlete Track For the family balancing recruitment, NCAA/NAIA eligibility, and a real college list.

Key Deliverables

  • NCAA / NAIA eligibility review — transcript and approved high school course audit
  • Course recommendations to meet athletic eligibility requirements
  • Balanced College List built around athletic and academic fit
  • Stress-Free Timeline coordinated with recruitment
  • Activities & Honors review centered on athletic narrative
  • Full essay coaching through to submission
The Full Expedition (Platinum)

We walk with you the whole way — and carry some of the load.

$2,500

We plan the route, pack the gear, and walk every step with you. Complete college planning paired with financial planning — one number, one relationship, today through graduation.

Example Combinations of Services

Each example below is its own package. It's likely your unique package looks different from these based on your family's needs.

The Complete Partnership Full college and career counseling paired with financial strategy.

Key Deliverables

  • Unlimited One-on-One Support — no hourly limits or extra fees
  • A Personalized Success Strategy from high school courses through application
  • Career & Major Discovery + Total Application Management
  • Motivation & Accountability — we keep your student on track
  • A personalized financial game plan — income, asset, tax, borrowing strategy
  • Meetings with a Financial Fiduciary on your overall situation
  • College cost reports estimating need-based and merit-based aid
  • FAFSA and CSS Profile guidance + financial aid award letter reviews
  • Appeals guidance — 80% of clients secure additional aid, averaging $7,000
Complex Family Finances For families with trusts, multiple properties, business ownership, or significant assets.

Key Deliverables

  • Unlimited One-on-One Support — no hourly limits or extra fees
  • A Personalized Success Strategy from high school courses through application
  • Career & Major Discovery + Total Application Management
  • Motivation & Accountability — we keep your student on track
  • A personalized financial game plan — income, asset, tax, borrowing strategy
  • Meetings with a Financial Fiduciary on your overall situation
  • College cost reports estimating need-based and merit-based aid
  • FAFSA and CSS Profile guidance + financial aid award letter reviews
  • Appeals guidance — 80% of clients secure additional aid, averaging $7,000
  • Additional strategies for families with a more complex financial profile
  • Support for highly complex situations requiring additional hours
  • Consultations with your attorney and/or CPA
  • Tips to optimize institutional scholarships across all schools applied to

Single services, no package required.

Sometimes you only need one piece of the journey. Each can be purchased on its own.

Essay Support

$495

From blank page to submission-ready, with the student's voice intact.

  • A Stand-Out Topic brainstormed from your student's character and strengths
  • Strategic Prompt Selection for the Common App or main application essay
  • Full coaching through drafting and substantive editing
  • A Polished, Authentic Voice — 100% your student's own

Build a College List

$495

A real list, built around your student and your family's budget.

  • 15–20 Personalized Recommendations matched to GPA, goals, and preferences
  • Strategic "Balanced" List — Safety, Match, and Reach categorization
  • Built on fit factors, financial accessibility, and family preference
  • Decision-Making Confidence to lock the final list

Financial Aid Appeal

$495

When the aid letter falls short, we build the case for more.

  • Initial consultation to assess likelihood of a successful appeal
  • Custom appeal letter drafted with guided strategy
  • Strategic positioning and full case-building
  • Submission guidance — 80% of clients secure additional aid, averaging $7,000