The Introductory Package provides a significant jumpstart to the college application process for high school juniors and their families.  This year, because of eldercare demands, I am offering this package to only 10 families, because of the significant time commitment required for customized preparation.

• The Introductory Package includes two meetings, e-mailed newsletters and bulletins, answers to e-mailed questions, and phone support.
   
  
• The package also guarantees subsequent access to counseling or evaluation services for essays, resumes, and applications as requested by the family. 

• Additional counseling and evaluation beyond the two customized meetings will be billed at the hourly rate of $75.00.
   
  
• In keeping with my philosophy of vesting the student with responsibility for the college application process, I offer customized information, advice, support, and review, but do not direct the process. 

Intake Process

• Family submits background materials in the fall of junior year.
• Initial meeting with student may be scheduled starting in January.
• Family sends $250 deposit with the materials, with the balance of $700 due prior to the family meeting.

Meeting #1: Student Meeting (winter) 

• In-depth one-on-one discussion of the student's interests, preferences, and goals

Meeting #2: Family Meeting (winter) 

• Specific college recommendations based on student preferences and parent input
• Demonstration of effective methods of researching colleges
• Overview of what colleges are looking for
• Specific recommendations about high school and testing
• Preview of the application process
• Handouts on college admissions
• Customized notebook for college planning
• Followup letter reviewing the main points of the discussion

Guaranteed Access to Subsequent Hourly Counseling ($60/hr)

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Complimentary with the Introductory Package

• E-mailed monthly newsletters
• E-mailed bulletins tailored to tasks and timelines
• Answers to e-mailed questions about the college process
• Phone support (e-mail preferred, but occasional direct conversations are sometimes helpful)
• Final choice session in the spring if needed