Goals & fit

What are you hoping to get out of working together?Select all that apply.

Finding authentic interests and a clear directionBuilding a standout academic and extracurricular strategyAvoiding missteps, wasted effort, and unnecessary stressTelling a compelling story in essays and applications

With the right strategy, what kind of school is the student most likely to attend?

Ivy+ and peers (Harvard, Princeton, Caltech, Columbia…)Top private research universities (Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Notre Dame…)Flagship California publics (UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine…)Selective public flagships elsewhere (Michigan, UT Austin, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin…)Strong four-year universities more broadly

Why do you believe that's the right fit?Optional.

Academic profile

Activities

How would you describe the student's extracurriculars so far?

Activities match their intended major and show meaningful impactActivities match their interests, but impact isn't there yetActivities don't really match their interests, but there's some impactMostly athletics or sports so farNot much direction yet — standing out is a real concern

Extracurriculars, research, awardsTop 3–5 with one line of context each

Resumeoptional · PDF, DOC, DOCX up to 4 MBAttach resume

Contact

Parent name

Parent email

Parent phone

Student email

How involved will parents be in the process?

Very involved — we review everything and decide togetherSomewhat involved — I review on my own, we decide togetherNot much — this is mostly the student's process

Investment

Elite admissions guidance at boutique practices typically runs $15,000–$30,000. We keep the best rates in the field — comprehensive support for $5,000–$10,000, up to 3× less — and we're upfront about it from the start.

If we're a strong fit, which best describes your family?

We're ready to invest in the right guidanceWe're value-conscious, and invest when it's clearly worth itWe're comparing options and want the strongest valueWe'd want to explore a lighter-touch plan on a smaller budget

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