SERVICES & PRICING
The right level of support
for where you are in the process.
Two flagship programmes for different stages of the journey, plus targeted add-ons for families who already have a plan but need expert help with specific pieces.
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS
Full-journey support, built around your student.
Both programmes are personalised — no templates, no group sessions. Pricing is discussed in your initial consultation, once we understand your student's situation and what level of support makes sense.
GRADE 12
Memorable College
Applications
MCA · SENIOR YEAR PROGRAM
For students entering their senior year who are ready to execute. We take over the application process — strategy, essays, logistics, deadlines — and run it with precision so your student can focus on writing, not panicking.
BEST FOR
Grade 12 students
Beginning of senior year
College list finalisation — fit-first, strategically balanced
Application strategy tailored to each school
Common App essay development — full drafting cycles
Supplemental essay coaching for every school
Deadlines managed and tracked end-to-end
Interview preparation and practice
Financial aid and merit scholarship strategy
Decision analysis through to final enrolment
GRADE 9 - 11
Standout College
Applications
SCA · MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM
For families starting early — the students who want a thoughtful strategy built over time, not a last-minute scramble. We develop the full profile: courses, activities, positioning, and list-building over multiple years before applications open.
BEST FOR
Grade 9-11
Build the foundation early
Multi-year strategic roadmap — grade by grade
Course selection and academic planning
Extracurricular strategy aligned to genuine interests
College list development — early research and fit framework
Essay themes and personal narrative development
Test prep strategy and timeline
Transitions seamlessly into MCA programme for senior year
ADD-ON SERVICE
Need help with a specific piece?
These targeted services are available to families working independently, or as supplements to an existing programme. Book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss which option makes sense for your student.
Essay Content Review
You've written a draft — we make it land. A deep editorial review focused on whether the essay is saying what your student actually means, whether the story is compelling, and whether the voice is genuinely theirs. Not grammar. Content.
Full essay review
Written feedback
Revision guidance
One follow-up session
Grammar & Polish Revision
A final pass on a finished essay — grammar, syntax, word choice, flow. This is the last step before submission, not a substitute for content work. Voice is preserved; errors are eliminated. Best used after content is finalised.
Grammar review
Sentence-level edits
Flow and pacing
Marked-up copy returned
General Consulting Session
A single strategic session for families who have a specific question or decision to work through — a college list review, a strategy check-in, an admissions question, or a second opinion on an approach. No package required.
Full essay review
Written feedback
Revision guidance
One follow-up session
Customizable Packages
Payment plans available for all packages.
Packages are first come, first serve. Please set up a free consultation so we can make recommendations for what would best serve your family.
*Limited amount of Carte Blanche packages available per graduating class.
SILVER
(12th grade ONLY)*
10 hours
APPLICABLE SERVICES
$3,500
skills and interest assessment, resume planning, summer planning, college planning portal, balanced college list, application, essay brainstorm and reviews, interview prep
Not sure which service fits? Book a free 20-minute consultation and we'll tell you honestly what level of support makes sense — whether that's one of our flagship programmes, a targeted add-on, or something else entirely. Schedule a free call →
HOW IT WORKS
Four stages. No surprises.
Every engagement — flagship or add-on — follows a clear structure. You always know where things stand.
01
Discovery & Strategy
Deep intake with student and family. Academic review, interest mapping, and goal alignment. You leave with a concrete plan and a realistic timeline.
SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR
02
List & Profile Building
We research schools, your student decides. Every school on the list is vetted for academic fit, campus culture, and financial value.
SUMMER BEFORE SENIOR YEAR
03
Applications & Essays
Structured drafting cycles with clear deadlines. We manage the editorial process so your student can focus on writing, not panicking.
FALL OF SENIOR YEAR
04
Decisions & Enrolment
Financial aid comparison, decision analysis, and enrolment strategy. We're with you through the final choice — and we make sure it's genuinely yours.
SPRING OF SENIOR YEAR
COMMON QUESTIONS
Honest answers to real concerns.
Why don't you show pricing for MCA and SCA?
Because the right scope genuinely varies by student. A Grade 12 student with a finalised list and a clear essay direction needs different support than one starting from scratch in October. We'd rather have an honest conversation about what makes sense than charge a blanket rate that over- or under-serves your situation. The initial consultation is free, and there's no pressure.
When should we start?
Ideally, spring of junior year for the MCA programme — this gives us time to build a thoughtful strategy without compressed timelines. For SCA, the earlier the better: 9th or 10th grade gives us the most room to develop a genuine profile. That said, we work with families at every stage, including those who reach out in September of senior year. We'll tell you honestly what's achievable.
low-stress' approach mean settling for less competitive outcomes?
Not at all. Our students consistently land at selective schools — but we measure success by whether they thrive where they land, not by the prestige of the name. Our process is rigorous and deeply strategic. It just doesn't require destroying your household to get there. If your primary goal is the most recognisable name regardless of fit, we're probably not the right match — and we'll tell you that upfront.
Do you work with families outside New Jersey?
Yes. While many of our families are in the NJ/NY metro area, we work with families nationwide via video. The process is identical, and the relationships we build are just as strong. We've worked with families across more than 40 states.
Can we use an add-on service without a full program?
Absolutely. The add-on services are fully standalone — no existing programme required. Many families come to us for a single essay review or consulting session, and that's exactly what we're there for. If it becomes clear that broader support would serve your student better, we'll say so — but there's no obligation.
How involved will my student need to be?
Completely involved — that's the point. We guide but we don't do it for them. Every essay is the student's voice, every decision is theirs to make. Our job is to build the structure and ask the right questions. When students own the process, they stop dreading it and start engaging with it. That ownership is also what makes the essays land — admissions officers can tell the difference between a student who wrote their essay and a student whose essay was written for them.
What makes this different from other college consultants?
Three things, honestly. First, IECA certification — we're held to an ethical code most consultants aren't bound by. No ghostwriting. No manufactured profiles. Second, genuine fit over prestige — we build college lists around where your student will actually thrive, not where they can technically get in. Third, operational structure — you always know exactly where things stand. Clear timelines, regular updates, no chasing us down. Families often tell us the process felt nothing like what they'd heard from friends who worked with other consultants.
