Strategic College Admissions Guidance
Junior year is when strong college applications are built, not in the fall.
By senior year, the strongest applicants already have direction, positioning, and a clear narrative in place.
Starting now allows students to build that foundation thoughtfully instead of rushing decisions, essays, and applications later.
The goal is not to add more work, but to ensure the right work is done at the right time.
What This Looks Like for Your Student
A clear, well-balanced college list
A defined academic and extracurricular direction
Strong positioning for selective schools
Essays built from a cohesive, compelling story
A structured plan so nothing is rushed or missed
Strategy & Positioning
Developing appropriate, best-fit college lists and early admission strategies to maximize admissions chances
Reviewing and adjusting the student’s course of study throughout the high school years
Providing advice on extracurricular development
Developing a schedule for taking appropriate standardized tests and discussing test preparation options
Execution & Applications
Managing application materials and timelines
Brainstorming, structuring, and refining personal statements and supplemental essays to build a clear, compelling narrative that distinguishes the student and resonates with admissions readers
Reviewing and perfecting the Common Application
Advising on letters of recommendation
Preparing students for admissions officer and alumni interviews
Strategizing communications with colleges to stand out in the applicant pool
Ongoing Guidance & Support
Promptly addressing client questions and tasks as they arise
Providing academic enrichment, study skills development, and academic monitoring
Helping obtain internships and summer opportunities
Helping the student make initial college course and major choices, and transition to college
Assisting with financial aid and scholarships
We don’t “check boxes.” We build a clear, compelling student story that admissions officers understand and remember.
Admissions Strategies at Every Stage
The earlier we begin, the more intentional and less stressful the process becomes.
High school is more than a transcript—it's the beginning of a personal story that should reflect a student’s passions, strengths, and evolving goals. The earlier students begin shaping that narrative, the more confident and intentional their path to college will be—and the less stressful the process becomes.
Early High School Planning (Grades 8–10)
Course selection, interest development, and thoughtful academic direction that support long-term admissions positioning.
Junior Year Strategy
College list development, testing coordination, and structured planning before application season begins.
Senior Year Execution
Essay development, application refinement, and submission oversight during senior year.
Engagement Options
Comprehensive Admissions Strategy
$6,000 (12-Month Engagement)
A structured, year-long admissions engagement guiding students through the full application cycle. Most families begin approximately one year prior to application submission.
Includes:
• Strategic college list development
• Application planning and timeline management
• Personal statement and supplemental essay development
• Interview preparation
• Ongoing advisory support through submission
Designed for families seeking focused, high-level guidance during the primary admissions year.
Early & Multi-Year Admissions Advisory
$13,500 (Up to 24 Months of Strategic Guidance)
For families who wish to begin planning in early high school and continue through the full admissions cycle.
This engagement provides sustained academic positioning and strategic oversight prior to the formal admissions year, followed by comprehensive application support.
Includes:
• Academic course selection strategy
• Long-term extracurricular alignment
• Early testing roadmap
• Ongoing strategic advising across multiple academic years
• Full Comprehensive Admissions Strategy support during the final application year
Availability is limited each cycle.
Admissions Planning Session
$700 (Two Hours)
A focused strategic session designed to evaluate competitiveness, refine school selection, and establish next steps.
Essay-Focused Support
$200 per hour
Personal statement and supplemental essay development for students with finalized college lists.
SAT and ACT preparation are structured separately but coordinated when appropriate within a student’s broader admissions strategy.
Families trust us to guide the path to college, and the results speak for themselves.
“Curtis helped our son with his college applications with outstanding success. As a result of Curtis's guidance, our son was accepted ED at his first choice; we are very grateful we found CurtisE Learning.”
-C. Mullaney, Brookline, MA
“His editing and advice turned Jace’s essay from a boring, typical essay to something truly special. His help and suggestions on his essay are things that Jace can take with him for future assignments and truly made Jace a better writer. If anyone is struggling with their kids’ college essays, I highly recommend reaching out to Curtis.”
-E. Allison, Los Angeles, CA
“Great college counseling services; especially helping with college essays!!”
-K. Raubenheimer, Belmont, MA
Students have earned admission to competitive institutions, including:
Harvard, Northwestern, NYU, Vanderbilt, Michigan, Emory (Oxford), Rice, Villanova, Tulane, Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern, University of Florida, UNH, UVM, UMass Amherst, Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Colby, Wake Forest, William and Mary, University of Richmond, Davidson, USC, Bucknell, Bryant University, UC Boulder, Macalaster, and more
We work with a limited number of students each cycle. Winter/spring is when most families begin, and availability is limited.