College Admissions Coaching
Coaching Services
Gretchen not only helped me with researching colleges for my list that were great fits for me, she also helped me with awards opportunities and artistic supplements that took me over the top with multiple T15 admissions. -- Admitted to Dartmouth
Rates
Gretchen knows what a school is looking for and how you can tailor your essay to that. No matter when you hire her in the college admissions process, she will focus on where you are now and give you your best chance at success. -- Admitted to Smith
Gretchen's mentorship was transformative for me and my family. She didn't just help me improve my essay; she taught me to think critically about my experiences and articulate them persuasively. -- Admitted to University of Michigan Engineering
Addressed to Spotlight Student:
I was the first person to read your application and spoke about you at great length during the committee process….. A huge congratulations are in order! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your personal essay….
— Columbia University Admissions Officer
Session Based Comprehensive Coaching
Per Session: Sessions are $170/session and include 1 hour in-person meeting and 1 hour of relevant research and follow-up.
Frequency: pre-HS -- 2-3x per year, 9th--3x per year, 10th--4x per year, 11th--6x per year, 12th - as needed per list, 6x minimum.
5-Session Purchase Discount: $750
Initial Session include 2 hours of research and follow-up: $215 ($170 for pre-HS, 9th and 10th graders)
College List Building Fee: $380 (required w/ session coaching) covers additional research time and software subscriptions to help build the college list. This can start Fall or Spring of 11th, summer before 12th or early 12th. Must be combined with session commitment or 10+hours Ala Carte.
Application Season Fee: $750 (required w/ session coaching), covers:
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During Apps: setting up college check list, adding app supplements info, brief application help, Q/A and communication between sessions, additional opportunities.
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Post App Submission: period check-ins/contact to maximize admissions, additional opportunities to update apps.
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Post Decision: advice on deferrals, meetings to interpret offers, compare and appeal offers, scholarship info, post acceptance/preparation info. Must be combined with session commitment or 10+hours Ala Carte.
A la Carte
College selection/Application/Essay Help: $130/hour, initial purchase 5 hours.
Discounts available for families under $130k annual income with typical assets. Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals program are eligible for free coaching (GPA/rigor requirements apply).
Specialty Coaching
Monologue Coaching and Portfolio Feedback for performers: $80 for a half hour session, $125/hour
Personal Video Creative Consultation/Feedback: $125/hr
Art and Music Portfolio Feedback: $90/hour
I didn't know where to start with my personal video, but Gretchen was able to help me brainstorm and come up with something really unique that was truly me! At Admitted Students Day, TWO admissions officers recognized me from my video. Out of 60,000 applicants!
-- Admitted to Brown
I have YOU to thank for getting into NYU. -- Admitted to NYU Tisch for Acting
[Full disclosure, I just coached, she did this herself!]