About Aspire College Advising

Your Goals Your Plan

A focused and efficient way to start your college journey.

Investment: $350

What’s Included:

• Review of completed questionnaires to assess college match potential
• One-hour meeting to discuss the student’s profile, potential colleges, and next steps
• A follow-up email with a curated college list and a personalized action plan
• One additional 60-minute follow-up meeting, scheduled at your convenience

Best For:
Students and families seeking expert direction and a self-guided approach

Hourly Consultation

Investment: $150

Students needing one-time or as-needed graduate consulting services. 

What’s Included:

• One-hour meeting as needed to focus on specifics

Best For:
Students and families seeking guidance and focused consultation

 Recommended Start: Fall or Early Winter of Senior Year
Duration: Up to 3 months | Includes 5 one-on-one sessions

Investment: $2000

Ideal for:
Independent seniors who are mostly self-directed but want professional support with college lists, a strong personal statement, and application review. Ideal for students applying to 3–4 colleges.

What’s Included:

• Basic college list consultation to confirm target, reach, and safety schools
• One strategic session to map out deadlines and priorities
• Personal statement brainstorming and 1 round of edits
• Guidance on completing the Common App
• Check-ins as needed (up to 5 total sessions)
• Email access with responses within 72 hours
• Optional parent update call (1 included)
• Light post-acceptance check-in (within session limit)

Investment: $2,500
Recommended Start: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior Year
Duration: Up to 6 months | Includes 6 one-on-one sessions

Ideal for:
High school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who want personalized guidance to build a compelling college profile. This program is designed for students looking to strengthen academic and extracurricular positioning, craft a powerful personal statement, and make strategic summer and college planning decisions.

What’s Included:

• Extensive academic and extracurricular guidance tailored to the student’s interests and goals
• Thoughtful college list development with ongoing adjustments based on evolving priorities
• Personal statement brainstorming and early drafting support
• Introduction to resume creation and editing for summer programs, internships, and college applications
• Strategic support for summer program and internship applications
• Personalized PSAT/SAT/ACT prep guidance, including a customized study plan and resource recommendations
• Regular progress check-ins as needed
• Parent consultation sessions with monthly updates on student progress and next steps

Investment: $3600
Recommended Start: Early Fall of Senior Year
Duration: Up to 5 months | Includes 10 one-on-one sessions

Ideal for:
Seniors seeking targeted support with college selection, personal statements, and application strategy for up to 6 colleges. Best for families who want a strong foundation without the full-service scope.

What’s Included:

• Focused college list guidance based on academic and financial priorities
• One-time personalized college application strategy session with a simplified timeline
• In-depth personal statement support, plus review of up to 3 supplemental essays
• Guidance on financial aid and major scholarship opportunities
• Step-by-step help with Common App setup and core components
• Regular check-ins (every 2–3 weeks) during peak months
• Priority email access with responses within 48 hours
• Monthly parent updates (1 per month)
• Limited post-acceptance support (1 session for offer review or transition planning)

Investment: $6000
Recommended Start: Summer before senior year
Duration: Up to 8 months | Includes 16 one-on-one sessions

Ideal for:
High school seniors applying to college who want personalized, start-to-finish guidance on applications, essays, timelines, and strategic decision-making. This program is designed for students aiming to apply to up to 10 colleges.

What’s Included:

• Thoughtful college list building based on academic goals, interests, and financial considerations
• Personalized college application strategy session with a detailed, customized timeline
• Extensive essay development support, including brainstorming and editing for personal statements and supplemental essays
• Guidance on financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Hands-on support with the Common App and other application platforms
• Regular check-ins, with bi-weekly or more frequent meetings during key application months
• Priority communication access via email and text, with responses guaranteed within 24 hours
• Parent involvement through monthly update calls (1–2 per month)
• Post-acceptance support, including help evaluating offers, navigating waitlists, and preparing for the transition to college life