SERVICE PACKAGES

Service Packages — Colvos College Advisors

Structured by grade level, customized to every student. Each package covers what's needed to apply to and attend college.

Services + Deliverables
Four-Year
Comprehensive
Two-Year
Comprehensive
Senior
Essentials*
Ongoing Support
Structured, one-on-one, customized guidance ✓ ✓ ✓
Reminders of upcoming dates for testing, appointments, application, and other critical deadlines ✓ ✓ ✓
Text, email, and phone support ✓ ✓ ✓
Organizational tools ✓ ✓ ✓
Academic Planning
Transcript Evaluation + Credit Verification ✓ ✓ ✓
Course Progression Guidance ✓ ✓ —
Academic Planning — Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment ✓ ✓ —
Semiannual Academic + Extracurricular Check-Ins ✓ — —
Annual Summer Planning Meetings ✓ — —
Academic Enrichment Planning ✓ — —
Extracurricular + Personal Development
Extracurricular Resume Guidance ✓ ✓ —
Internship + Community Service Guidance ✓ ✓ —
Resume Development ✓ — —
YouScience® Aptitude Assessment ✓ Add-On —
Major + Career Exploration ✓ Add-On —
College Research + List Building
College Research Guidance + Tools ✓ ✓ ✓
College List Building ✓ ✓ ✓
Demonstrated Interest + Engagement Guidance ✓ ✓ —
Application Preparation
Application Management— timelines, deadlines, materials ✓ ✓ ✓
Common App Walkthrough ✓ ✓ ✓
UC/CSU Application Walkthrough ✓ ✓ Asynchronous
Letter of Recommendation Guidance ✓ ✓ Asynchronous
ACT/SAT Test Guidance ✓ ✓ ✓
Test Submission Strategy ✓ ✓ —
Financial Aid + Planning
FAFSA + CSS Profile Guidance ✓ ✓ Asynchronous
Scholarship + Merit Aid Guidance ✓ ✓ Asynchronous
Cost Comparison Meeting ✓ ✓ —
Essay Development
WOW Writing® — Personal Statement + Supplemental Essay or UC Personal Insight Questions ✓ ✓ —
WOW Writing® — Personal Statement, UCAS Personal Statement, or UC PIQs — — ✓
Senior Year + Beyond
Two Optional Add-On Meetings † ✓ Add-On —
Success in College Spring Meeting ‡ ✓ ✓ —
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✓ Included
— Not included
Add-On Available for an additional fee
Asynchronous Provided via video, written guidance, or email
Every package is customized to the student. These reflect what's typical based on grade level. Additional supplemental or scholarship essay hours, or other services, can be added to any package at an hourly rate.

* Students must be enrolled in the Senior Essentials Package by October 1st of senior year.

† Two Optional Add-On Meetings may be used for: specialized applications (portfolios, athletics); interview prep; additional essay review; LinkedIn profile creation; transition-to-college planning; scholarship support; testing strategy; or college curriculum planning.

‡ Topics may include college curriculum planning, exploring college resources, getting involved on campus, college graduation requirements, and understanding on-campus academic supports.

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HOURLY SERVICES

Ten-hour packages for flexible, targeted support in the college admissions process. Clients determine how hours are utilized. Possibilities include:

  • Academic + extracurricular consulting

  • Transcript review + credit verification

  • Major exploration

  • Resume development

  • Application strategy

  • Essay coaching: Personal Statement, UC PIQs, supplemental essays, scholarships

  • Application preparation

  • Financial aid and scholarship guidance

Great for families with short-term or specific needs

Starting at $1,700