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Class of 2026

 Getting into your dream school takes more than just a strong GPA and test scores, especially for the most selective schools. It’s not just a math equation!
(SAT + GPA does not necessarily equal admission.)
It takes a focus on what makes you special, exploring and demonstrating your interests.

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THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The summer before senior year is when everything gets really real! It can feel overwhelming, but we have this down to a (personalized) science. No matter what level of support you choose, you’ll know what to do and when to do it — and our expert team will have your back.

We’re here to help you stand out, to help you build your brand — and that brand is how admissions officers will remember you.

Our methods are more fun! More time-efficient! And more specialized to YOU. 

We help you find what you want to do and do it in meaningful ways. This gives you an edge, making you stand out from all the other smart high schoolers who are also applying to “your” school.

  • We work with you to create customized action plans centered around your interests and goals — ensuring that your choices are impactful, both in terms of interest exploration AND in terms of college admissions.
  • If you don’t know what you want to major in, we help you highlight some of the attributes that admissions committees find desirable: leadership, community engagement, quirky weirdnesses.
  • WE COVER ALL THE DELIVERABLES: your personal statement essay, your supplemental essays, and your resume and activities list.
  • We help with school selection (reaches, safeties, and targets), considering location, fit, and finances.

We help our students build the case for why they should be admitted, even when other students (possibly even those with better scores) are not.

Class of 2026 students: You’ll start the application process with an eye to your specific interests and goals. We help our students intentionally select the stories that they want to share AND that are most impactful on their college application.

When you’re staring at a blank screen, it can be hard to know where to start your personal statement essay, those few paragraphs that will introduce you to admissions committees. Our full service, small group, and bootcamps options help you brainstorm, develop, and polish your personal statement and supplemental essays. There's no need to compete in the tragedy olympics in these essays; instead, you’ll sound like your best, most interesting, and unique self, and the topic you choose will be relevant to who you are today and who you want to be.

Many levels of service also include support for resume writing and activity lists, common app review, and deferral/waitlist support with letters of continued interest and appeals if needed. We'll even help you decide where you want to commit, if you need help narrowing down your choices. You can customize your support to make sure that you have all the help you need.

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Class of 2026 Services and Pricing

jumpSTART

Membership guarantees access to the full College Smart Start resource library; a personalized and interactive planning portal; and comprehensive learning modules that cover all aspects of college admissions, including tips and techniques to make the process as smooth as possible. With a little DIY elbow grease, you’ll have everything you need to prepare your applications and put your best self forward.

jumpSTART membership for Class of 2026 ends August 1, 2026.

For more information about what jumpSTART includes, please click here.

Admissions Academy

Admissions Academy prepares you to create all the elements with every element needed for successful school applications. You’ll know what to do, when to do it, and how to do every aspect of the admissions process well.

Admissions Academy membership includes everything in jumpSTART, plus small group instruction, interactive discussions, personal feedback, and special rates for additional private sessions to provide targeted support as desired.

Admissions Academy for Class of 2026 ends August 1, 2026.

For more information about what Admissions Academy includes, please click here.

Concierge

Includes a full service, one-on-one admissions package that covers up to 12 colleges

Also includes one-on-one strategic planning meetings to help students stand out to admission teams: identifying and developing activities to build out students’ resumes; identifying programs or internships; course selection; testing advice; academic and research opportunities; and any other activities that are impactful in terms of interest exploration and college admissions.

(For those applying to more than 12 schools and/or multiple selective schools, an additional charge might apply.)

For more information about Concierge services, please click here.

jumpSTART

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
Regular price: $39/month
Limited Time Offer:
Pay ONLY $19/month

PAY IN FULL
Regular price: $399
Limited Time Offer:
Pay ONLY $199

Join jumpSTART
$19/month
Join jumpSTART
Pay In Full $199

Admissions Academy

MONTHLY PAYMENTS
$725/month x 5 months
Limited Time Offer:
Pay ONLY $325/month x 5 months

PAY IN FULL
(SAVE $500 vs paying monthly)
Regular price: $3500
Limited Time Offer:
Pay ONLY $1500

Join Admissions Academy
$325/month x 5 months
Join Admissions Academy
Pay In Full $1500

Concierge

MONTHLY PAYMENTS
5 monthly payments of $1600

PAY IN FULL
$8,000

Get Concierge Service
$1600/month x 5 months
Get Concierge Service
Pay In Full $8000