Services & Fees
Through June 30, 2025
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Fee Transparency: Our fees are similar or slightly below the national average for firms of our size (more than 10 advisors) and experience (more than 10 years in business). We set our fees to provide disproportionate value when compared to the amount paid. To see the most recent nationwide survey of fees for Independent Education Consultants, click the box below.
Pre-College Evaluation
Start Here!Designed for Grades 11-12 in order to clarify when and how to begin college planning
Evaluate current academic status (GPA/Testing/Etc.) and provide assessment of student competitive position at 900+ colleges
Examine/establish a college budget (optional) in order to manage college costs
Provide strategy to optimize need based financial aid and/or merit scholarships
Define and clarify college search criteria; identify college majors and career tracks based on professional assessments
Create a thoughtful, data-informed list of colleges that fit your college search criteria and family budget
Discuss recommendations about how to address the admissions and financial challenges identified in our evaluation process
Consider next steps: work with us, with another professional, with your school counselor, on your own, or use our online tools and email/phone/webinar/office hours service
Up to $1,500 may be credited toward purchase of Comprehensive Admissions Package
College Funding Package
FAFSA, CSS Profile & MoreFor students in Grade 12 through January 2025
Complete guidance covering all aid forms
FAFSA
CSS Profile
IDOC
Federal verification
Noncustodial Profile
Business Supplements
Institutional aid forms
Validate deadlines for each college
Review & evaluate finacial packages from each college
Assist with appeals when warranted
Review and implement four-year family payment strategy
Comprehensive Package
The complete admissions planFor students in grades 10-11
Assistance with admissions for up to 12 colleges in North America
Custom timeline and strategy for each milestone event
Standardized test strategy for SAT/ACT/AP
Develop plan for extracurricular and summer activities
Design custom college search strategy & list of suitable colleges
Assessments for potential college majors and careers
Demonstrate how to research colleges using in house software
Brainstorm and edit college essays
Review college applications
Manage deadlines and submission of applications
Access to personal Advisor between meetings via email and phone
Access to online college research and project management platform to organize and track the applications process
Access to personal Advisor through first semester of college
Senior Crush Package
Available Through Nov 15thFor students entering Grade 12
Available July 1st prior to onset of Grade 12
Competitive Position Analysis: Transcript review, school profile review, CAP Score, etc.
College Aid Eligibility – Need Based and/or Merit Based
College List Validation
Special Circumstances Review (IEC. 504, Ex Function, etc.)
Application Deadlines (Early Action/Early Decision)
Financial Aid/Merit Scholarship Deadlines (FAFSA/CSS Profile/Other)
SAT/ACT Deadlines
Coordinate and review applications and essays prior to submission
Access to online project management portal for college research and applications
Assist and advise as needed with final decision and financing