Self-Paced Courses
Apply on your own, not alone
These self-paced courses are designed to walk students through various aspects of the college application process. With clear, step-by-step guidance, students gain structure and confidence as they navigate the course on their own schedule. Students start when they want and progress how they want with support that helps them make informed decisions and submit stronger applications.
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The ideal student is someone who
wants trusted, expert guidance but prefers to work independently.
needs help getting started, or staying on track, during application season.
may be overwhelmed by conflicting advice online.
wants a clear roadmap for different aspects of college applications.
wants to explore college consulting without committing to a full program.
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Step-by-step video lessons
Downloadable tools: may include timelines, checklists, and templates
Actionable assignments to stay on track
Guided exercises complete tasks
Strategy tips for standing out in competitive applicant pools
Clarifying examples and do/don’t breakdowns to understand what works
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This course includes modules on:
College application basics: commonly used vocabulary, process overview, and general timeline
Understanding college fit and building your college list
Navigating the Common App and crafting the activity list
Brainstorming and writing your personal statement
Approaching and completing supplemental essays
Post-submission advice
Navigating the decision process
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These courses are most ideal for juniors and seniors actively applying to college.
The best part? You can start whenever it works for you and your family.
Do you have a sophomore wanting a sneak peek at the process? Go for it! A senior scrambling at the last minute in December? Go right ahead!
As soon as you join, you and your teen will get instant access to everything. Dive in right away or come back to it whenever a little extra structure is needed.
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Created by an experienced college admissions consultant, these courses bring expert strategy to your fingertips, without the overwhelm of a live program or the cost of 1:1 advising.
They’re built for families who want trusted, flexible guidance. Whether you're navigating the process on a budget, supporting multiple children through admissions, or simply testing the waters before committing to private consulting, these courses are the perfect way to get started.
Self-paced courses empower students to tell their story and apply with intention, all on their own schedule.
Available Courses
College Essay Essentials
This self-paced college essay course guides students from blank page to final drafts. It covers every major essay type, offers clear steps for drafting and revising, and includes over 5 hours of paired video lessons with a 200+ page workbook. Students learn how to choose strong topics, avoid common pitfalls, and submit essays they feel proud of.
College Essay Essentials
A Complete Guide to College Essays: From First Brainstorm to Final Draft
This course is a go-to guide for every part of the college essay process. Your teen can start anytime, move through the lessons in order, or return to the materials whenever they need a bit of extra guidance along the way. This reliable resource it helps take the pressure off both students and parents during application season.
College Essay Essentials
A Complete Guide to College Essays:
From First Brainstorm to Final Draft
This course is a go-to guide for every part of the college essay process. Your teen can start anytime, move through the lessons in order, or return to the materials whenever they need a bit of extra guidance along the way. This reliable resource it helps take the pressure off both students and parents during application season.
Roadmap for every major essay
3 timelines: Standard, Fast, Fastest
5+ hrs video + 200-page workbook
Essay Tracker for prompts & progress
Lifetime access
At-a-Glance
See Inside the Units
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How to navigate the course for maximum benefit
Parent tips for supporting without overstepping
Three timelines so students can follow a schedule that matches their start date and deadlines.
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Guided questions to uncover authentic, meaningful topics
Questions to refer back to when writer’s block hits
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Introductions to each major essay type: Personal Statement, Why This School, Why This Major, Community, Leadership and Collaboration Diversity and Identity, Creativity, and Wild Card
Dos and don’ts for all essays
Red flag topics to avoid and pivots for overused ideas
Strategies for reducing writing anxiety and getting started
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Topic-specific guidelines and content suggestions for the personal statement
Brainstorming prompts tailored to the personal statement
Outlining guides broken into clear, manageable stages
Draft-by-draft writing guidance
Editing questions to help revise the essay objectively
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Topic-specific guidelines and content suggestions for all major supplemental essay categories: Why This School, Why This Major, Community, Leadership and Collaboration, Diversity and Identity, Creativity, and Wild Card
Brainstorming prompts tailored to each supplemental essay category
Outlining guides broken into clear, manageable stages
Draft-by-draft writing guidance
Editing questions to help revise each essay objectively
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Submission guide to ensure essays are ready to send
Checklist to confirm everything is formatted and complete
Materials
Video Lessons
5+ hours of video lessons, great for students who focus best with spoken, step-by-step instruction
Essay Tracker
Log prompts, track progress, and identify overlaps to streamline the writing process
Offline Workbook
200+ page printable workbook, perfect for offline work or travel
Accessible Files
Editable writing templates and downloadable PDF guides for easy viewing & writing
Timelines That Fit
Standard, accelerated, and sprint timelines to match varied start dates & school deadlines
Lifetime Access
Start anytime and revisit lessons whenever you need them
How It Helps
Provides a clear, repeatable structure for any essay
Reduces stress by breaking big tasks into manageable steps
Encourages authentic storytelling and self-reflection
Helps students stay on track with realistic, day-by-day timelines
Offers expert guidance for a fraction of the cost of private coaching
Roadmap for every major essay
3 timelines: Standard, Fast, Fastest
5+ hrs video + 200-page workbook
Essay Tracker for prompts & progress
Lifetime access
At-a-Glance
See Inside the Units
-
How to navigate the course for maximum benefit
Parent tips for supporting without overstepping
Three timelines so students can follow a schedule that matches their start date and deadlines.
-
Guided questions to uncover authentic, meaningful topics
Questions to refer back to when writer’s block hits
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Introductions to each major essay type: Personal Statement, Why This School, Why This Major, Community, Leadership and Collaboration Diversity and Identity, Creativity, and Wild Card
Dos and don’ts for all essays
Red flag topics to avoid and pivots for overused ideas
Strategies for reducing writing anxiety and getting started
-
Topic-specific guidelines and content suggestions for the personal statement
Brainstorming prompts tailored to the personal statement
Outlining guides broken into clear, manageable stages
Draft-by-draft writing guidance
Editing questions to help revise the essay objectively
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Topic-specific guidelines and content suggestions for all major supplemental essay categories: Why This School, Why This Major, Community, Leadership and Collaboration, Diversity and Identity, Creativity, and Wild Card
Brainstorming prompts tailored to each supplemental essay category
Outlining guides broken into clear, manageable stages
Draft-by-draft writing guidance
Editing questions to help revise each essay objectively
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Submission guide to ensure essays are ready to send
Checklist to confirm everything is formatted and complete
Materials
Video Lessons
5+ hours of video lessons, great for students who focus best with spoken, step-by-step instruction
Essay Tracker
Log prompts, track progress, and identify overlaps to streamline the writing process
Offline Workbook
200+ page printable workbook, perfect for offline work or travel
Accessible Files
Editable writing templates and downloadable PDF guides for easy viewing & writing
Timelines
Standard, accelerated, and sprint timelines to match varied start dates & school deadlines
Lifetime Access
Start anytime and revisit lessons whenever you need them
How It Helps
Provides a clear, repeatable structure for any essay
Reduces stress by breaking big tasks into manageable steps
Encourages authentic storytelling and self-reflection
Helps students stay on track with realistic, day-by-day timelines
Offers expert guidance for a fraction of the cost of private coaching
Purchase the Course
College Essay Essentials
One time payment, instant access
$149.99
