01Goals from parent/initiator
What success looks like and where concerns are highest.
Process and Expectations
A clear process from first call to execution.
Simple structure, high accountability, and decisions grounded in your student's goals and your family's priorities.
Call One
60-minute alignment in five moves.
02Student goals
Interests, direction, and what the student wants to optimize for.
03Proposed timeline
Cadence and deliverables matched to timing and goals.
04Schedule meeting two
If aligned, next meeting is booked within seven days.
05Immediate action item
Student history and goals document assigned before meeting two.
Within 24 hours, families receive a recap email with aligned goals, next meeting details, and action-item reminder.
Operating rhythm: Plan -> Execute -> Review.
Cadence by Stage
Support cadence changes by season.
9th-10th Grade
- Monthly or bi-monthly calls.
- Asynchronous progress checks.
11th-12th Grade
- Bi-weekly to weekly during deadlines.
- Essay and application sprint support.
College Student
- As-needed targeted sprint support.
- Interview, resume, scholarship windows.
Typical Engagement Paths
Choose the support depth that matches your timeline.
One-session triage
- Best for families needing fast clarity.
- Output: 30-day priority list and immediate next steps.
- Common use: urgent deadlines or late-cycle decisions.
30-day sprint
- Best for a specific near-term goal.
- Output: roadmap, deliverables, and weekly accountability.
- Common use: essay sprint, scholarship push, internship prep.
90-day track
- Best for families wanting recurring support.
- Output: strategy continuity across planning and execution cycles.
- Common use: sustained admissions/career positioning.
Execution Model
What we decide together and what students own.
Decisions we make together
- Priority goals for the next 30, 60, and 90 days.
- Opportunity list and sequencing (schools, scholarships, internships).
- Where to focus effort vs what to defer.
Student responsibilities between sessions
- Complete agreed action items by deadline.
- Share drafts/artifacts early enough for meaningful feedback.
- Communicate blockers quickly instead of waiting for the next call.
Most Requested Deliverables
Clear deliverables you can track.
Strategic roadmap
Application/essay support
Scholarship targeting
Internship targeting
Resume writing
Mock interviews
Policies
Value-for-value, with clear policies.
Short-term support (no deposit)
One-off or short sprint sessions remain value-for-value: pay after sessions and deliverables based on value received, including $0 when no value is felt.
Long-term partnership option (3+ months)
Families who want recurring support can choose a 3+ month commitment track with a $150 commitment deposit before meeting two.
Deposit refund clarity
The $150 deposit is fully refundable at day 90 when the family completes the agreed commitment period and follows attendance expectations.
Attendance expectations
Please reschedule at least 24 hours ahead whenever possible. Repeated late cancellations or no-shows can void deposit refund eligibility.
Under-18 student-only sessions
Allowed with parent consent and parent contact on file.
Plain-language payment examples
- Short-term: Family books two sessions plus a resume rewrite, then pays after value is delivered.
- 3+ month track: Family chooses recurring support, places the $150 commitment deposit, then receives full deposit refund at day 90 if commitments are met.
Best fit
- Student has real goals or interests.
- Family communicates honestly and consistently.
- Meetings are attended on time.
Not a fit
- Repeated missed commitments.
- Low student ownership.
- No perceived value from support.