FAQ
Questions families ask us
Straight answers about timing, services, cost and how we work.
When should we start working with an admissions consultant?
It's never too early or too late. For college, we pace it to each year: ninth grade to understand, tenth to explore, eleventh to prepare, twelfth to execute. Seniors can still get focused help through our workshops and Essay Review.
Do you work with private school applicants?
Yes. We guide day and boarding school applicants from 5th grade entry through the postgraduate year, including school lists, visits, interviews, essays, and SSAT and ISEE strategy.
Do you help with graduate school admissions?
Yes. Master's, law, medical and MBA applicants work one-on-one with Christine on program fit, statements of purpose and interviews.
Do you help students who want to transfer?
Yes. We help students at four-year and community colleges decide whether to transfer, find schools that welcome transfers, and tell the story in a way that looks forward.
How much does consulting cost?
Every family's needs are different. In a 30-minute First Inquiry Meeting with Christine, we talk through your goals and walk you through the options and pricing. Lower-cost options include Admission Central ($88 a month) and the Essay Review ($500 per essay).
Do you work with families outside Massachusetts?
Yes. We're fully remote and work with families across the country and abroad, including Boston, New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Malibu. When we're traveling, or a family is traveling to us, we're happy to meet in person.
Will you write my student's essays?
No. We help students find their story and show them how their writing is landing, but the essay always stays theirs.
Do you guarantee admission?
No one honestly can. We measure success by who our students become: clearer about what they want, confident in their own voice, and ready for the place they choose.
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