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Silicon Valley's experienced college counselors, available from anywhere. Video sessions for application strategy, collaborative essay editing, and mock interviews, all with the flexibility families need during the busiest years of high school.
College Counseling Services We Offer Online
The same expert guidance that families across Silicon Valley trust, delivered virtually. Every student gets a personalized plan built around their strengths, goals, and timeline.
College Application Strategy Where Most Families Start
School list building, timeline management, and positioning. We help students identify schools where their particular strengths are a genuine match, not just another strong profile in a crowded pool. Online sessions make it easy to share research and review school lists together on screen.
Personal Essay Coaching
Story discovery, drafting, and revision. The essay is where differentiation happens. We help students find the story only they can tell, using collaborative documents that make real-time editing and feedback seamless.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews for selective schools. Video sessions are actually the ideal format for interview prep because they mirror the virtual alumni interviews many colleges now conduct. We build confidence and authentic self-presentation.
Course Planning & Profile Building
Strategic course selection, extracurricular positioning, and summer planning starting sophomore year. We help students build a profile with depth and coherence, so admissions officers see a narrative rather than a checklist.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance
FAFSA, CSS Profile, and scholarship search strategy. Many families benefit from merit scholarships and institutional aid. We help navigate the financial side with clarity, so cost is part of the strategy from the start.
UC & CSU Application Support
PIQ (Personal Insight Questions) coaching and UC-specific strategy. We know the nuances that make UC applications distinct, from major selection to campus-specific positioning. Online sessions make it easy to work through these together regardless of where you live.
Aidan has been an incredible tutor, providing support in math, science, ELA, and even interview preparation for private school admissions.
Common Questions About Online College Counseling
How do online college counseling sessions work?
Sessions run over video call with screen-sharing and collaborative documents. For essay work, we edit together in real time. For strategy sessions, we share school research, timelines, and application checklists on screen. It is focused, personal, and efficient.
What technology does my student need?
Just a laptop or tablet with a webcam and a stable internet connection. College counseling is naturally conversation-driven, so video sessions work seamlessly. We share all materials digitally so everything stays organized in one place.
Is online counseling as effective as in-person?
Absolutely. College counseling is primarily about conversation, strategy, and writing. None of that requires being in the same room. Online sessions also make it easier to include parents when needed and to schedule quick check-ins around busy school schedules.
When should we start college counseling?
Ideally sophomore year, when course planning and extracurricular choices start to matter most. Families who begin in 10th grade have the most flexibility to build a coherent, compelling profile before applications open. But we also help juniors and seniors who need focused application support.
What does online college counseling cost?
Engagements typically start at $100/hour. We discuss fit, goals, and the right session cadence during the free consultation before making any recommendations.
Your student's profile is strong. Let's make sure their application is too.
A candid conversation about where your student stands, what schools make sense, and how to present a compelling application. No pressure, just clarity.