
The most frequent question we get about College Advising is:
How do I get started?
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to students’ goals and their expectations about college. Our expert advisors will help you identify your strengths, select the right colleges for your goals, and create a standout application.
College Advising Starter Pack
Using the College Advising Starter Pack, we will meet you where you are and guide you toward the education you need.
Families looking for professional assistance in formalizing their approach to college admissions and determining where they stand in the college-going process should consider this service. Discover your individualized plan of action through tools and resources on academic planning, building a college list, applying to colleges, and paying for college.
What's included, how does it work, and how much does the College Advising Starter Pack Cost?

College Advising Starter Pack

Families looking for professional assistance in formalizing their approach to college admissions and determining where they stand in the college-going process should consider this service. Discover your individualized plan of action through tools and resources on academic planning, building a college list, applying to colleges, and paying for college. Using the College Advising Starter Pack, we will meet you where you are and guide you toward the education you need.
What's included, how does it work, and how much does the College Advising Starter Pack Cost?
Step one in the College Advising Starter Pack is a short diagnostic questionnaire. Parents and students complete their own diagnostic. A personalized analysis will be provided to each family member, allowing them to better understand each other’s values and priorities.
This is the foundation for making a comprehensive and informed college list.
Family Values and Fit Diagnostic
Step one in the College Advising Starter Pack is a short diagnostic questionnaire. Parents and students complete their own diagnostic. A personalized analysis will be provided to each family member, allowing them to better understand each other’s values and priorities.
This is the foundation for making a comprehensive and informed college list.
Private Family Session
Step two is a 90-minute private consultation with Dr. Amanda Sterk, college admissions expert and published author.
You will meet in a virtual meeting room at a time that is convenient for your family.

Private Family Session

Step two is a 90-minute private consultation with Dr. Amanda Sterk, college admissions expert and published author.
You will meet in a virtual meeting room at a time that is convenient for your family.

Individual Assessment with Personalized Timeline
During your consultation, Dr. Sterk will:
- Review your Family Values and Fit Diagnostic results.
- Identify exactly where your family currently is on the college timeline.
- Create a personal plan to help you navigate the college process successfully.
Individual Assessment with Personalized Timeline

During your consultation, Dr. Sterk will:
- Review your Family Values and Fit Diagnostic results
- Identify exactly where your family currently is on the college timeline
- Create a personal plan to help you navigate the college process successfully.
Access to Additional Resources
Following the consultation you will have access to a treasure trove of scaffolded resources to help you through your college timeline including:
- Resume and Essay templates that include all the prompts and structure needed to successfully showcase accomplishments for college.
- College visit guide.
- Letters of recommendation template.
- On demand webinars.

Access to Additional Resources

Following the consultation you will have access to a treasure trove of scaffolded resources to help you through your college timeline including:
- Resume and Essay templates that include all the prompts and structure needed to successfully showcase accomplishments for college
- College visit guide
- Letters of recommendation template
- On demand webinars

How much does the College Advising Starter Pack cost?
You get all of this for $349 total!
How much does the College Advising Starter Pack cost?

You get all of this for $349 total!
Bonus, if you decide to purchase an Elite, Premier, or Ultimate advising package within one week of the 90-minute consultation we will reduce the cost of the package by $349.