Jump-start Me Package

Price: $250.00

Description

The Jump-start Me Package, designed for 10th-12th grade students, is $250. Students and parents fill out a questionnaire which helps us research and assemble match colleges and a strategy for applying. This package includes a one-hour meeting to talk about the questionnaires; possible colleges that might be good fits academically, financially, and socially; and next steps in the process so that you can continue the quest independently. This package includes access to College Planner Pro.

Open Hourly Rate

Our open hourly rate is $125 and can include any services mentioned above or on our website. This fee applies to information meetings with 9th and 10th grade students who seek early guidance but who are not yet ready to sign up for a package.

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To do in December

Seniors: Time to finish applications and essays! Come to one of our free Centers for help choosing colleges and applying. Also, FAFSA opened October 1; fill this out to get federal aid like student loans, Pell grants, and work study.
Juniors: Junior year is the year to nail down test scores. Schedule a fall ACT if you'd like to give it a try. Prep for the spring SAT using Khan, or ask us about other resources.
All students: 9th Grade counts, so now is the time to show what you've got. Try out some activities! Get involved in something you've always wanted to try.

Testimonials

“I will be forever grateful to the open, friendly, and knowledgeable ladies at Step Ahead. The college application process can feel totally overwhelming at times, so it was so nice to have experts who knew what they were doing giving me encouragement and keeping me on track. Step Ahead was the first to introduce me to the idea of “meet-need schools”, which allowed me to widen the net of colleges I was looking at and prevented me from having to take out loans for an undergraduate education. I attended their summer essay boot camp, which is a must for any rising senior. They helped me with almost every part of the application process, and kept me motivated even when spring semester rolled around. Thank you, Step Ahead!” --Laura, Boise High School

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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 Income	Monthly Income	Hourly Rate	Jump-Start Me Package	Essay Only	Basic Package	Athlete Package	Artist Package
0- $40,000	$0- $3,333	$12.50	$25	$40	$150	$250	$300
$40,000- $60,000	$3,333- $5,000	$31.25	$62.50	$150	$500	$625	$750
$60,000- $70,000	$5,000- $5,833	$50	$100	$240	$800	$1000	$1200
$70,000- $80,000	$5,833- $6,666	$68.75	$137.50	$330	$1100	$1375	$1650
$80,000- $90,000	$6,666- $7,500	$87.50	$175	$420	$1400	$1750	$2100
$90,000- $100,000	$7,500- $8,333	$106.25	$212.50	$510	$1700	$2125	$2550
$100,000 and up	$8,333 and up	$125	$250	$600	$2000	$2500	$3000