Pricing & time commitment
Clear investment. Clear expectations.
Families should understand the scope before committing. Here is the current pricing and the typical work involved in each service.
Four servicesStart with the pressure point.
Testing · Common App · Essay · Tutoring
ServiceInvestmentTime commitmentBest starting CTA
SAT / ACT EvaluationTest selection, strategy, strengths & weaknesses analysis
$75Applied to English prep if enrolled
1 evaluationPreparation plan follows
English Test PreparationPractical English strategies and repeated application
$599$75 evaluation applied
6–8 sessionsFocused English preparation
Math Test PreparationTargeted math support based on evaluation
Plan-basedFee confirmed after evaluation
4–6 sessionsBased on identified needs
Common App Intro1:1 walkthrough + parent summary + itemized deadlines
$85
1 intro sessionStudent completes assigned tasks afterward
Common App ReviewEdit, review and strengthen the completed application
$85
1 review sessionScheduled when the application is ready
College Essay Development & ReviewIdea development, student drafting, feedback and finalizing
$450
Development + writing + finalizingIncludes independent student writing time
Private TutoringAP and high-school courses; what to study + how to study
$65 / session
FlexibleFrequency based on course needs and assessments
How to choose
Start with the thing that becomes harder if you wait.
Testing has dates. Applications have deadlines. Essays need drafting time. Courses have the next quiz or test. The best first service is usually the one with the clearest time pressure.
A
Testing unresolved?
Start with the $75 SAT/ACT evaluation.
B
Common App not moving?
Start with the $85 1:1 intro and task list.
C
Essay stalled?
Begin the $450 development and review process while there is still drafting time.
D
GPA pressure?
Use $65 private tutoring around the next course milestone.
No pressure to choose perfectly
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