Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-consultation: You complete a short questionnaire and send your documents (resume, personal statement, cover letter, etc.) to guide our discussion. We review your materials to get oriented. Consultation: We discuss your background, goals and needs, the scope of your project, the services we provide, and sketch out a plan. Post-consultation: You receive our personalized proposal that includes recommendations, package and pricing options, and a timeline to completion.

We will use the pre-consultation information you provide to guide our discussion and will talk about the following: Your professional and educational background Your skills and accomplishments, and how to best organize and highlight them What new opportunities are of interest to you Creating a plan and timeline to craft a new resume and talk about other services that may be helpful, such updating your LinkedIn profile, drafting cover letters, and providing job-search and interview support Other questions you may have

We will use the pre-consultation information you provide to guide our discussion and will talk about the following: Colleges and academic programs of interest The college-application process in general and deadlines Creating a plan and timeline to gather materials and complete the application(s) Personal statements, writing prompts, resumes (if needed), and recommendation letters Application proofreading and editing support Other questions you may have

That is completely fine! Many times projects start from scratch. We will gather much of the information we need before and during the initial consultation and will collaborate with you every step of the way.

Good question! Ahead of our one-on-one consultation, we review your materials to gain an understanding of your needs, including taking time to research when necessary, formulating questions, and preparing for a productive discussion. During our conversation, we are going to learn more about your unique situation, and this will be the foundation for the materials we prepare for you. The fee allows us to invest time and resources to create custom materials that are true to you. The non-refundable consultation fee is credited toward the overall engagement fee.