Services

To request an appointment, write on our contact form.

Appointments accommodate each student’s schedule and include meeting in person, by phone, and remotely via video or phone utilizing online documents. All of my families are encouraged to reach out as needed for (short) texts/emails/calls.

  • College Application Prep
    • Brainstorm college selection choices and essay topics with the student
    • Utilize my tools and experiences to spark student’s ideas
    • Clarify direction based on data as well as personal goals
    • Make a strategic plan of action, set and keep to a timeline
    • Answer big/small questions along the journey
  • College Essay Prep
    • Interview my student to draw out ideas/interests/experiences before writing
    • Teach my student with critical feedback and assist in considering choices
  • College Selection Prep
    • Serve as a sounding board for considering academic and scholarship choices
    • Celebrate successes on the journey with my students and families

Personal check are customary for payment – for questions, please write via the contact form

Pricing

Comprehensive packages as well as individualized advising sessions. 2020 application season will be remote sessions utilizing video and online documents. Payment due by first session, check only.

To request an appointment, write on our contact form.

College Application Prep Packages
All packages include unlimited (short) phone texts/emails/calls with Michelle for quick questions or tips, most often utilized by parents. Students assign Michelle as their Common Application Advisor to review materials.

“High School to College Prep” multi year package
High school student works with Michelle one-on-one to create a thorough plan of action to reach for the stars. Meet each semester as well as summer with specific goals for each year of high school. Contact Michelle to create a personalized plan for your student.
Example: students and parents meet with Michelle in grades 9-11.

$600/year
“Calm College Application Prep” 10 hour package
    Popular senior year package to reduce stress, save time and money. Individualized meetings with a set schedule. Initial ten hours; option for additional hourly rate discount.

    Example: half of appointment before August, half of appointments in August results in completing the majority of college apps before senior year begins. (Note: students can begin at any time, this calm plan will help to reduce stress!)

“Basic Application Prep” 5 hour package Plan for five hours of individualized meetings; option for additional hourly rate discount.

  • Note: applications due November 1 need to be completed early in October.
$1,500

 

 

 

 

$800

“Graduate School Application Prep” hourly rate
Applicant meets with Michelle for strategy and editing.

Example: medical school applicant meets with Michelle over the course of several months.		 $175/hour
Career Prep Packages
Package designed for soon-to-be or new graduates looking to begin a career, or non-traditional students seeking employment
“Job Search Prep” package
  • Mentoring for direction, identifying talents, skills, next steps.
  • Skill building: interviewing, business writing, networking.
  • Initial three hours; option for additional hourly rate.
$500
A La Carte Sessions with Michelle  
Individualized meetings at any stage of the process. In-person, phone, and video appointments available for parents or students.
College or Career Prep – 1 hour block$175.00
College or Career Prep – 90 minute block$250.00
 To request an appointment, write on our contact form.