Junior / Senior Programs
Application Preparation
Choose the level of support that fits your timeline.
Foundational
Premier
Best for starting spring of junior year
$4,500
Video/phone hours
Total support
Applications
Runs through
6 hrs
~25 hrs
Up to 10
Nov 30, senior yr
Essay editing, application review, resume writing, and text/email support — email access continues through the end of November.
Foundational
Select
Best for an active junior-year start
$5,500
Runs through
9 hrs
~35 hrs
Up to 15
Jan 15, senior yr
A long-term framework of regular meetings across junior and senior year, with email and text access to your coach throughout.
Extended
Ultimate
Best for starting summer after sophomore year
$6,500
Runs through
12 hrs
~42-45 hrs
Up to 18
May, senior yr
A long-term mentorship beginning in grade 11, with more coaching time to guide students as they engage fully with admissions.
Full-Service
Custom
Best for frequent 11th & 12th grade meetings
$7,500
15 hrs
~52-55 hrs
Up to 20
May, senior yr
Our most comprehensive mentorship — long-term, high-touch support beginning in grade 11 and continuing through May of senior year.
Founder’s program
Work directly with our founder.
The Founder’s Application Preparation Programs give you every benefit of the programs above, delivered one-on-one by Road To College™ founder Chuck Hughes.
Founder’s Ultimate
12 hours of video, phone, or in-person coaching, with back-end support for up to 18 applications through May of senior year.
$6,500
Founder’s Custom
15 hours of video, phone, or in-person coaching, with back-end support for up to 20 applications through May of senior year.
$10,000
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Is this service right for me?
We'll support you through the process based on when you begin your engagement. From early mentoring support, to college planning and search work, to application support focused on completing everything on time — an Application Preparation Program gives you a comprehensive approach that works for you.
What's included
Every program builds from the same foundation.
All programs include
One-on-one coaching with a former college admissions officer, by video, phone, or in person
A personalized admission schedule and timeline
A detailed, curated list of colleges to consider
Essay consulting and editing for the Common App and applicable supplements
Positioning support for the student's application and candidacy
Application review (Common/Coalition, California, Texas, and other systems)
Email support through the end of the engagement
Transcript and curriculum assessment, plus an extracurricular plan
Larger programs also include
College fit assessment, college planning/search support, and campus visit strategies
An activities resume and review of supplemental materials (art, music, writing portfolios)
Parent coaching (Select, Ultimate, Custom, and Founder's programs)
Support through January or May of senior year, depending on program
Text messaging access to your consultant
The option to split Select, Ultimate, Custom, and Founder's programs over two academic years
