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CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Three Levels of Depth

Every plan is personalized to the student's record, interests, priorities, and the family budget.

Features
Snapshot
Plan
Playbook
Best forFiguring out what kind of list makes senseBuilding the list and starting applicationsRunning application season with zero surprises
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Number of Questions61114
Analysis DepthBriefModerateExtensive
MicrositeSummary siteSummary site with analysisSummary site with analysis, checklist and calendar
List Strategy, Ranked
4-6 school types scored honestly for the student, with the reach/match/likely balance
Position Gauges
Dial gauges for academic position, affordability, and timeline readiness
Application Timeline
Dated checklist from today through deadlines and decision day
Net Price Reality
What your budget band typically pays at each school type, after grants
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Admissions Strategy
Early decision, early action, regular, and test-optional for this student
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Essays and Recommendations
Topic discovery, drafting rhythm, and how to ask recommenders
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Application Kit
Accounts, transcripts, scores, essays, and aid forms by category
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School Comparison
What to check for each school type and where to verify it
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Positioning
The narrative thread, honest presentation, and what not to do
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Plan-B Scenarios
Deferrals, waitlists, aid that falls short, gap years, and transfer paths
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Snapshot

Figuring out what kind of list makes sense

6 questions • Brief analysis

Summary site

  • List Strategy, Ranked4-6 school types scored honestly for the student, with the reach/match/likely balance
  • Position GaugesDial gauges for academic position, affordability, and timeline readiness
  • Application TimelineDated checklist from today through deadlines and decision day
  • —Net Price RealityWhat your budget band typically pays at each school type, after grants
  • —Admissions StrategyEarly decision, early action, regular, and test-optional for this student
  • —Essays and RecommendationsTopic discovery, drafting rhythm, and how to ask recommenders
  • —Application KitAccounts, transcripts, scores, essays, and aid forms by category
  • —School ComparisonWhat to check for each school type and where to verify it
  • —PositioningThe narrative thread, honest presentation, and what not to do
  • —Plan-B ScenariosDeferrals, waitlists, aid that falls short, gap years, and transfer paths

Plan

Building the list and starting applications

11 questions • Moderate analysis

Summary site with analysis

  • List Strategy, Ranked4-6 school types scored honestly for the student, with the reach/match/likely balance
  • Position GaugesDial gauges for academic position, affordability, and timeline readiness
  • Application TimelineDated checklist from today through deadlines and decision day
  • Net Price RealityWhat your budget band typically pays at each school type, after grants
  • Admissions StrategyEarly decision, early action, regular, and test-optional for this student
  • Essays and RecommendationsTopic discovery, drafting rhythm, and how to ask recommenders
  • —Application KitAccounts, transcripts, scores, essays, and aid forms by category
  • —School ComparisonWhat to check for each school type and where to verify it
  • —PositioningThe narrative thread, honest presentation, and what not to do
  • —Plan-B ScenariosDeferrals, waitlists, aid that falls short, gap years, and transfer paths

Playbook

Running application season with zero surprises

14 questions • Extensive analysis

Summary site with analysis, checklist and calendar

  • List Strategy, Ranked4-6 school types scored honestly for the student, with the reach/match/likely balance
  • Position GaugesDial gauges for academic position, affordability, and timeline readiness
  • Application TimelineDated checklist from today through deadlines and decision day
  • Net Price RealityWhat your budget band typically pays at each school type, after grants
  • Admissions StrategyEarly decision, early action, regular, and test-optional for this student
  • Essays and RecommendationsTopic discovery, drafting rhythm, and how to ask recommenders
  • Application KitAccounts, transcripts, scores, essays, and aid forms by category
  • School ComparisonWhat to check for each school type and where to verify it
  • PositioningThe narrative thread, honest presentation, and what not to do
  • Plan-B ScenariosDeferrals, waitlists, aid that falls short, gap years, and transfer paths