We provide honest, supportive and experienced perspective to each student's school search.

Service Packages

photo student counselingHow much does this cost? Many of our services are FREE.

Our Y Drop-In Center is always free, as are our public seminars. Often students can complete the entire process at no cost through our drop-in center.

We do offer fee-for-service for individual advising on a sliding scale. Students applying to highly selective schools, athletes, and those needing extensive advising may want to consider our private services.

We invite you to schedule a free half-hour meeting to discuss the needs of your family regarding college advising, and the services we offer.

Please contact us for more information!

Free Drop-in Center

We offer free advising services via weekly Zoom sessions (Tues. & Thurs. 3:00-6:00). When open, we have two Drop-in Centers: Downtown Boise YMCA & Hillcrest Advising Center, 5248 W Overland Rd., next to the Hillcrest Library. Check website for days/times.

Advising Packages and Boot Camps


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Jump-start Me Package

Read More and Inquire >The Jump-start Me Package, designed for 10th-12th grade students.

$400.00

Essay Only Package

Read More and Inquire >The Essay Only Package, designed for 12th grade students.

$800.00

Basic Package

Read More and Inquire >The Basic Package, designed for 11th and 12th grade students.

$2,500.00

Basic Plus Package

Read More and Inquire >The Basic Plus Package, designed for 11th and 12th grade students.

$3,750.00

Athlete Package

Read More and Inquire >The Athlete Package includes all of the above, plus helps the student whose goal is a college match that involves playing a sport.

$3,750.00

Artist Package

Read More and Inquire >The Artist Package includes the Basic Package, plus helps the student whose goal is a college match in their special area of talent.

$4,375.00

Open Hourly Rate

Our open hourly rate is $150 and can include any services mentioned above or on our website.

Sliding Fee Structure

Step Ahead Idaho wishes to provide college advising to families at a reasonable price. Our sliding fee structure is below. If you think you may qualify for a reduced rate for services, please contact us.

Annual IncomeMonthly IncomeHourly RateJump-Start Me PackageEssay Only

Basic/Basic plus package

 Athlete / Artist Package
0- $40,000 $0- $3,333 $15 $40 $80 $250/$375 $375/$437.50
$40,000- $60,000 $3,333- $5,000 $37,50 $100 $200 $625/$937.50 $937.50/$1093.75
$60,000- $70,000 $5,000- $5,833 $60 $160 $320 $1000/$1500 $1500/$1750
$70,000- $80,000 $5,833- $6,666 $82.50 $220 $440 $1375/$2062.50 $2062.50/2406.25
$80,000- $90,000 $6,666- $7,500 $105 $280 $560 $1750/$2625 $2625/$3062.50
$90,000- $100,000 $7,500- $8,333 $127.50 $340 $680 $2125/$3187.50 $3187.50/$3718.75
$100,000 and up $8,333 and up $150 $400 $800 $2500/$3750 $3750/$4375

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