Coaching Programs and Packages

 

First Meeting Details

1-hour session starting in 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th grades (add 11th grade). If we decide we are a good match, the initial fee of $350 will be applied towards the overall package. During this meeting we usually go over the following:

  • An overview of what it takes today to get into a great college
  • A look at where you child is on the star, in terms of GPA, challenge, leadership, volunteer service, passion (talent), and testing.
  • A way of finding out where there are gaps in your child’s high school resume and a strategy to close those gaps.

At end of the 60 minutes, you will have the outline of a good plan to help them reach the next level. If we choose to work together, my job becomes coaching them to get to that next level so that colleges choose them over the thousands that apply each fall

Coaching Program

While I occasionally do hourly work (@$350 per hour), it is much better for a student to bond, focus and work with me over the long term.

What's Included in My Program

Program includes (depending on grade and issues needed) help with:

  • GPA
  • Testing Advice (SATs, ACTs)
  • High School course selection
  • Leadership development
  • Volunteer development
  • Talent development
  • Challenge development
  • Awards and Honors development
  • Summer choices–workshops, competitive camps, internships, longer volunteer experiences at home or abroad, etc.
  • Early College Programs–USC, Bard etc.
  • Interviewing skills
  • College Choice
  • Major/Careers
  • College Programs–Coop, 3/2 programs, accelerated med and engineering schools, 5 year BS/MS programs etc.
  • College Tours
  • Development of story and irresistible essays
  • Positioning
  • 2 min. Elevator Speech
  • Recommendations
  • Early Decision, etc.
  • Filling out and Bullet proofing applications
  • Scholarship Portfolio
  • Financial Aid & scholarships, etc.
  • Whatever else comes up or is needed

Current Rates

9th Grade: $5,000

10th Grade: $5,000

11th Grade: $6,000

12th Grade: $6,500

Discounts for siblings, twins, and full payment.

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