Application Preparation

Your college coach will walk you through all aspects of the college application process.

Application preparation plans are retainer-based programs designed to offer as much support as the student and family needs. Our staff of former college admission professionals works one-on-one to create an admissions and application strategy that fits the needs and strengths of each individual student. Whether you begin working with us prior the start of junior year, during the second semester of grade 11, or during the summer after junior year, we’ll create a customized model for you.

For families beginning in the spring of junior year or during the summer after grade 11, our team focuses on developing an application plan that moves right into the application and essay writing process. There will be a great deal of flexibility in how the student utilizes Road to College services, and we will work with you to create custom plans that allow the student to focus his/her energy on affecting change, improving his/her credentials and finding the colleges that fit their talents and interests.

These programs include:

• One on one coaching sessions with a former college admissions officer (video conference, phone, or in-person)
• Personalized admission schedule and timeline
• Essay Consulting and Editing Services: essay topic development, analysis and editing for the Common Application essay and for supplemental essays where applicable
• Application Review Services (Common/Coalition, California, and Texas systems, etc.)
• Unlimited email support
• Transcript and curriculum assessment, creation of an extracurricular plan

Our larger programs also include:

• Creation and development of a detailed list of colleges to consider
• College fit assessment, college planning/search support, and campus visit strategies
• Creation of activities resume and review of supplemental materials
• Assist in positioning the student’s application and candidacy to colleges
• Parent coaching sessions (for Select and Ultimate programs)
• Access to your consultant through text messaging
• The Select and Ultimate programs can be split over two academic years

For larger programs, students will additionally receive interview training sessions, access to your consultant through text messaging and additional consulting time. The programs can be split over one or two academic years.

IS THIS SERVICE RIGHT FOR ME?

We'll support you through the process based on when you begin your engagement. From early mentoring support to college planning/college search work to college application support focused on completing all of your applications, an Application Preparation Program will provide you with a comprehensive approach to the application process that works for you.

Deluxe Application Preparation

This program includes three hours of consulting (video conference, phone, or in-person) and an estimated total of 18 hours of total coaching support. Deluxe Application Preparation is ideal plan for clients interested in a shorter-term retainer program in which students will be able to apply our coaching to execute on essay and application strategies discussed. Your coach will work with you on up to five college applications through the November 1 early deadlines. In addition to three hours of video, phone or in-person coaching, we’ll help you develop your application list, provide essay editing support (for 5 colleges or up to 3,000 words), position and review your application prior to submitting your application by the November deadlines. If you are looking for an affordable program that provides outstanding and targeted coaching, then the Deluxe program is for you.

$2,999.00

Premier Application Preparation

This program includes five hours of consulting (video conference, phone, or in-person), up to eight college applicants, and an estimated total of 27 hours of total coaching support. The Premier Application Program is ideal for the student who is looking for a cost-effective one-on-one program through November 30^th of senior year. With only five hours of coaching, parent coaching is not part of this service. Your coach will begin working with you on developing a college application plan with deliverables that include resume writing, essay consulting/editing, and other aspects of the application preparation process. This plan also provides unlimited email access to your coach.

$3,999.00

Select Application Preparation

This program is ideal for students who want more time with a coach and who are interested in beginning during the winter of junior year. Select Application Preparation includes nine hours of consulting (video conference, phone, or in-person) and an estimated total of 37 hours of total coaching support. This custom service is for parents and students who want a regular and intensive coaching model that will support the applicant through January of senior year. Students also received unlimited email and text access through the entire application process.

$4,999.00

Ultimate Application Preparation

This program is designed for students who take an active role in the college planning process with Road to College™ early in junior year or for those interested in a more frequent meeting schedule. The Ultimate program includes twelve hours of consulting (video conference, phone, or in-person) and an estimated total of 47 hours of total coaching support. Ultimate Application Preparation is designed to create a framework that stimulates regular conversation and meetings with students throughout the course of junior and senior year with support through May of senior year. Students also received unlimited email and text access through the entire application process.

$5,999.00