Packages
Jump-Start Me
$400
- The Jump-start Me Package, designed for 10th-12th grade students, is $400.
- Students fill out a questionnaire to help us research and assemble match colleges and a strategy for applying.
- This package includes our personal and tailored-to-you research
- Plus three hours of meetings to talk about the questionnaires; possible colleges that might be good fits academically, financially, and socially.
- This package also includes access to College Planner Pro.
Basic
$2,500
- The Basic Package, designed for 11th and 12th grade students, is $2,500
- Includes academic planning, college selection, application assistance, essay development guidance and critique and resume writing.
- Other services, like preparation for interviews, as needed.
- We estimate spending about 20 hours in direct consultation, in communication by phone or email with your student, or in independent research and work on your student’s case.
- Includes access to College Planner Pro and the Summer Essay Bootcamp.
Basic Plus
$3750
- The Basic Plus Package, designed for 11th & 12th grade students applying to 15 or more selective colleges, is $3,750.
- Includes academic planning, college selection, application assistance, essay development guidance and critique and resume writing.
- Other services, like preparation for interviews, as needed.
- We estimate spending about 20 hours in direct consultation, in communication by phone or email with your student, or in independent research and work on your student’s case.
- Includes access to College Planner Pro and the Summer Essay Bootcamp.
- Plus an additional 10 hours of Step Ahead advisor time.
Athlete
$3750
- The Athlete Package is $3,750 and includes all of the above in the basic package.
- plus the additional time and work required to help the student whose goal is a college match that involves playing a sport at the collegiate level.
- Additional services include working to match a student’s athletic potential with a good fit academic match, developing a communication strategy between the student and college coaches, and communicating with club or high school coaches.
- We estimate spending about 30 hours with these candidates.
- This package includes access to College Planner Pro and the Summer Essay Bootcamp.
Artist
$4375
- The Artist Package is $4,375 and includes the Basic Package services.
- Plus the additional time and work required to help the student whose goal is a college match where they can continue in their special area of talent.
- Additional services for this package include developing creative arts or architecture portfolios, video scripts, and special applications associated with theatre, art, and music degree programs.
- We estimate spending about 35 hours with these candidates.
- This package includes access to College Planner Pro and the Summer Essay Bootcamp.
Essay Only
$800
- The Essay Only Package, designed for 12th grade students, is $800.
- This package includes 7-8 hours of essay evaluation and critique for students who want assistance with college application and/or scholarship essays.
Services
Academic Advising
We help you choose classes for the remainder of high school to meet requirements of the most selective schools of interest to the student.
Understanding College Financial Aid and Scholarships
Figuring out the actual cost of college for your financial situation is the cornerstone to knowing where you should apply. We can help you tackle this complex topic.
Building a College List
Deciding which colleges to apply to requires self-knowledge and conversations with an expert to help you figure out best-fit options.
Focusing Extracurricular Activities
Focus and deepen your energies on school and summer activities around things you care about. Arts Portfolios, Athletic Profiles, and student-built websites highlighting interests can add depth to your application.
Developing an Application Timeline and Organizing System
We provide access to a detailed online planning tool, suggested task timelines, and templates for communications with admissions offices, coaches, and more.
Essay & Resume Writing
GPAs and test scores don’t tell colleges much about you. Essays are where colleges come to understand who you are and why you want to join their community. We can help you.
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Annual Income
0- $40,000
$40,000- $60,000
$60,000- $70,000
$70,000- $80,000
$80,000- $90,000
$90,000- $100,000
$100,000 and Up
Monthly Income
$0-$3,333
$3,333- $5,000
$5,000- $5,833
$5,833-$6,666
$6,666- $7,500
$7,500- $8,333
$8,333 and up
Hourly Rate
$15
$37,50
$60
$82.50
$105
$127.50
$150
Jump Start
$40
$100
$160
$220
$280
$340
$400
Essay Only
$80
$200
$320
$440
$560
$680
$800
Basic / Basic Plus
$250/$375
$625/$937.50
$1000/$1500
$1375/$2062.50
$1750/$2625
$2125/$3187.50
$2500/$3750
Athlete / Artist
$375/$437.50
$937.50/$1093.75
$1500/$1750
$2062.50/2406.25
$2625/$3062.50
$3187.50/$3718.75
$3750/$4375