60-Minute Strategy Session | Essential College

60-Minute College Admissions Strategy Session

Get absolute clarity on your path to college acceptance in just one hour.

Our personalized Strategy Session is designed for college-bound students and their families who want a clear, competitive edge in today’s admissions landscape. This is not generic advice; it is a focused, expert-driven session that evaluates exactly where you stand and what to do next.

What We Cover: The 3 Pillars of Admissions Success:

1. Academic Identity
We assess your coursework, GPA trajectory, rigor, and academic positioning—then show you how to strengthen your profile to stand out to top colleges.

2. Extracurricular & Achievement Identity
Not all activities are created equal. We help you refine your story, identify gaps, and build a compelling narrative through meaningful involvement, leadership, and impact.

3. College List Strength & Fit
We evaluate your current (or future) college list to ensure it’s balanced, strategic, and aligned with your goals—maximizing both acceptance chances and long-term success.

Why Families Choose This:

Cut through confusion and conflicting advice
Understand exactly how admissions officers will view your profile
Walk away with a concrete, prioritized game plan
Gain confidence knowing you’re on the right track

This is more than a consultation, it’s your roadmap to standing out.

What You’ll Get:

✔ 1-Hour Private Zoom Strategy Session
A highly personalized, interactive session with both student and family. We answer your questions, identify opportunities, and map your path forward.

✔ Custom Strategy Portfolio
After your call, you’ll receive a tailored action plan outlining exactly what steps to take next, no guesswork and not overwhelming, just clear directions.

Cost: $500

Book Your 60-Minute Strategy Session

In order to provide the best recommendations and advice please completely fill out the form below and attach all requested documents. The more information you provide the better your session will be. Once you complete your form and payment, we will contact you to schedule your 60-Minute Strategy Session.

First name

Last name

Phone

Address

Current Year in High School (9,10,11,12)

Unweighted GPA

Current Unofficial Transcript

PSAT Score and Grade Taken

SAT or ACT - all dates taken and all scores (breakdown between Reading and Math or Section Scores for ACT)

AP Test Taken and Scores for Each

What classes do you plan to register for next year?

What is you favorite class?

List Your Extracurriculars, Volunteer Work, Shadowing, Research - in order of importance to you. Important - include the hours per week/weeks per year.

Provide a copy of updated resume

List ALL colleges you are considering and any you have visited (dates of visits)

Major? Minor? If you have not decided, list any that you are considering:

Do you have a professional goal? (med school, law school, etc)

What are your college priorities, beyond your major? budget, activities that are "must haves", research opps, internships, strong alum and career services, etc.

Do you have priorities related to distance from home, area of the country, urban locations, etc.

60-Minutes Strategy Session

60-Minute Strategy Session$500

PDF of Completed Common App (if you want Common App & Activities List Add-on)

Product

Common App & Activities List Review Add-on$325

If you have questions, please contact us directly at essentialcollegecoaches@gmail.com or Lisa Clark (412)852-1285 or Geralyn Austin (412)310-3024

Common App & Activities List Review Add-On:

Take your Admissions Strategy Session one step further with a comprehensive review of your completed Common Application and Activities List before you hit submit.

This add-on includes a detailed evaluation of your completed Common Application for one college, ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and strategically presented. We review your responses for consistency, identify missed opportunities to strengthen your application, and provide recommendations to better align your application with your overall admissions strategy. (this add-on DOES NOT include review of personal statement or supplmental essays)

Your Activities List receives an in-depth strategic review, including:

Evaluation of activity descriptions for clarity, specificity, and impact.
Recommendations to strengthen language within Common App character limits.
Strategic ordering of activities to showcase your strongest achievements, leadership, and intellectual interests.
Guidance on emphasizing depth, initiative, and meaningful contributions rather than simply listing participation.
Identification of opportunities to better reinforce your academic and extracurricular narrative.

Cost of Common App & Activities List Add-on: $325.00

(this DOES NOT include Essay review)