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Thrive through
College Admissions
Navigating college admissions can be overwhelming. The pressures of college admissions can lead to frustration and conflict. Working with Thrive will give you peace of mind, allow you to support your teen (rather than manage them) through this process, and position them to thrive in college and beyond!
All coaching sessions are virtual to accommodate the fast-paced, busy lives of clients & meet you where you are!

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Thrive Comprehensive College Advising Packages (11th/12th)
Comprehensive packages guide families through the entire college admissions process, including:
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Initial exploration session (80 minutes) to identify your family’s priorities and values and your student’s strengths, college hopes, and career goals
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Curated list of schools to explore, based on your profile, priorities, and goals
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Extensive college admissions resources and guides on testing strategies, college visits, balanced lists, financial aid, and much more!
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Achieve App for tracking admissions steps
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Thrive College Fit Framework for researching colleges
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Timeline management and guidance through:
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Identifying best fit colleges
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Crafting a final, balanced list
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Creating a testing strategy
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Course selection and activity advising
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Application platform support, completion, & submission
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Essay writing/editing (based on package selected)
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Final decision-making and commitment
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Initial session (80 min.): parent(s) and student.
Subsequent sessions (50 min.): student (parents may be asked to join depending on the topic).
All sessions are virtual.
Comprehensive Package Options & Pricing
Comprehensive Core: $3,825
Initial exploration session, curated college list, comprehensive application guidance and management, and final essay editing. Does not include essay brainstorming, drafting, and revising. (Includes 12 coaching sessions. Additional sessions available at add-on rate.)
Comprehensive Plus: $4,975
Comprehensive Core plus brainstorming, drafting, revising, and unlimited editing of personal statement (college essay). (Includes 16 sessions. Additional sessions available at add-on rate.)
Comprehensive Premier: $6,125
This all-inclusive package includes initial exploration session, curated college list, comprehensive application guidance and management, and brainstorming, drafting, revising, and unlimited essay editing for personal statement and supplemental essays (up to 6 schools). (Includes 20 sessions. Additional sessions available at add-on rate.)
Add-on sessions: $225 (50 min.)
Not sure which package is right for you? Book a free 15-minute inquiry call to learn more.
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Thrive Admissions Starter, List, & Roadmap Package
Purchase & book your initial session!
This package is for families seeking support in launching their student’s college admissions search. We will begin with an 80-minute exploration session during which we'll discuss your student’s academic profile, preferences, college and career goals, and identify your family’s priorities, values, and financial criteria. Following the exploration session, you will receive:
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A curated list of approx. 20 – 30 recommended schools to explore, based on your profile, priorities, and goals, with detailed admissions statistics.
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Personalized recommendations for best next steps in your college search process.
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A timeline overview of the college admissions process from which to build your own, personal timeline.
Package Pricing:
$1,175 (stand-alone)
$1,125 (added to another package)
Includes one 80-minute session with student and parent(s).
Click here to purchase & book initial session!
Not sure if this is right for you? Book a free 15-minute inquiry call to learn more.
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Essay Coaching
Personal Statement Essay Coaching
The personal statement or "the college essay" is one of the most important, and often most challenging, components of the application. It requires deep reflection and a thoughtful approach to showcasing voice, experiences, and values in a compelling and authentic way. Students are guided through the entire writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and polishing the final piece. Package includes five 50-minute sessions, detailed feedback at every stage, and unlimited editing. Note: students are expected to spend significant time reflecting and writing in between sessions. Failure to complete assigned work may require additional sessions.
Package Price: $1,350
Add-on sessions: $225
Supplemental Essay Coaching (up to 6 schools)
This package provides comprehensive supplemental essay support for up to six colleges. Students receive guidance to ensure each response is thoughtful, specific, and aligned with their personal statement, creating a cohesive, compelling application. Package includes five 50-minute sessions and personalized feedback and editing through the process.
Note: students are expected to spend significant time reflecting and writing in between sessions. Failure to complete assigned work may require additional sessions.
Package Price: $1,350
Add-on sessions: $225
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College Advising & Planning (9th/10th)
This package is for 9th and 10th graders and their parent(s). It includes three 50-minute sessions through which we will identify your strengths, interests, priorities, and goals; establish a college search plan with goals for identifying, researching, and visiting potential colleges; outline a plan which includes high school courses, test preparations, extracurricular activities, work, service, and other experiences which will demonstrate your interests and highlight your unique strengths; provide an overview of the college admissions process, discuss your family's preparations for college, and answer questions you have about planning for college.
3 sessions, 50 minutes each
Student and parent(s)
Package Price: $625
Add-on sessions available, if needed for $225 (50 min.)
Click here to purchase this package & book your first session!
Not sure if this is right for you? Book a free 15-minute inquiry call to learn more.
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Thrive College Launch Package
Getting into college is an achievement. Thriving there is the goal.
This coaching package helps students make a successful transition into college by developing the skills, habits, and confidence needed to navigate greater independence. Together, we'll strengthen executive functioning skills, establish routines, set goals, and create systems for success. We'll also explore how to build community, get involved, seek out opportunities and support, and create a college experience that is rich academically, socially, and personally. Because success in college isn't just about earning a degree - it's about finding your place, growing as a person, and building a life you love.
6 sessions, 50 minutes each
Package Price: $1,080
Click here to purchase this package & book your first session!
Not sure if this is right for you? Book a free 15-minute inquiry call to learn more.
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Stand-Alone College Admissions Services
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Final application review (including essays): $150 for first application. Additional applications: $50 each.
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Personal statement essay editing: $75
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Supplemental essay editing: $50/essay or $275 for 6 essays
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College advising session: $245 ($225 as a package add-on). Stand-alone sessions can be scheduled for consulting and coaching through any part of the college admissions and essay-writing process. Parent(s) and/or student may attend.
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Email us to arrange a essay editing or final application review.
