Pricing & Packages
Pricing & Packages
Are there hidden fees?

No. Our packages are designed to cover the full scope of work most clients require—up to ten school applications within …

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Pricing & Packages
Can I upgrade to a larger package after the engagement has started?

In practice, we aim to get the structure right at the outset and avoid the need for upgrades altogether. Our …

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Pricing & Packages
Do hours or services expire or carry over between school years?

For comprehensive packages, the engagement spans the full duration defined at enrollment—two, three, or four years depending on the tier. …

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Pricing & Packages
How are your college admissions packages structured and priced?

We offer comprehensive, multi-year engagements structured around the duration of the consulting relationship and the depth of strategic support applied …

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Pricing & Packages
How do your prices compare to other college admissions consultants?

It depends on who you are comparing us to—and what you believe you are paying for. Some firms charge significantly …

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Is college admissions consulting worth the investment?

Not always. We believe clarity is more useful than a reflexive sales pitch. If a student’s profile is straightforward—strong academics, …

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Pricing & Packages
What is the difference between a comprehensive package and a la carte services?

They are distinct offerings designed for different circumstances. A comprehensive package covers the full arc of the college admissions process: …

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Pricing & Packages
What is your policy on refunds, cancellations, and rescheduling?

We offer an initial grace period at the start of every engagement. During that window, clients may adjust scope, change …

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Free Consultation
Free Consultation
Can you help if we are starting late — summer before senior year or later?

Yes — with an honest assessment of what is achievable in a compressed window. We have worked with clients who …

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Free Consultation
How should I prepare for the college consultation call?

There is no required preparation. If you have taken the initiative to schedule a consultation, you are ready for the …

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Free Consultation
How should we think about Early Decision and Early Action strategy?

Carefully — and earlier than most families do. Early Decision and Early Action are not simply application deadlines. They are …

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Free Consultation
Is there any obligation after a free consultation?

No. There is no obligation of any kind. If you choose to proceed independently, speak with other firms, or take …

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Free Consultation
What happens during a free college admissions consultation?

The call is a focused, candid conversation — typically twenty to thirty minutes — designed to assess fit in both …

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Free Consultation
When is the right time to start working with a college admissions consultant?

Earlier engagement consistently produces stronger outcomes. This is the most reliable pattern we have observed across nearly three decades, regardless …

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Services & Process
Services & Process
Do you work with candidates who have unconventional or complex profiles?

Yes. We work across the full spectrum of profiles and starting positions. That range is a meaningful differentiator. Our clients …

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Services & Process
How do you decide which consultant to pair me with?

Pairings are based on working style, temperament, and the specific demands of the candidacy—not surface-level similarities such as shared school …

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Services & Process
How do you help build a balanced college list?

We approach school selection through a tiered framework that corrects how most candidates—and most families—think about rankings. Small rank differences …

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Services & Process
How quickly do consultants turn around edits and feedback?

Outline reviews are typically returned within 48 hours. Final narrative edits require up to 96 hours. Turnaround times for other …

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Services & Process
What does your end-to-end college admissions process look like?

Every engagement begins with diagnosis, not application drafting. The process is structured and sequential: each phase builds on the work …

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Services & Process
What is the advantage of a multi-year college admissions engagement?

Time. It is the single variable that most reliably separates strong outcomes from missed opportunities—and the one most families undervalue …

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Services & Process
What is the Student Advancement Framework™, and how does it work?

The Student Advancement Framework™ is a proprietary diagnostic methodology developed by The MBA Exchange through extensive work with successful applicants …

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