Our SERVICES
All of our packages are provided virtually and are customized to the client’s needs.
Explore our most requested college consulting and application support packages now.
Selecting a college is an IMPORTANT DECISION.
With a combined 70+ years in college admissions and education and more than 500 college visits, our experienced college consulting team provides knowledgeable guidance to families on the ever-changing admissions and financial aid landscape. We are a completely virtual practice serving students across the U.S.
Katelyn Klapper, founder of College Options
“A big THANK YOU to you for doing everything that has helped [our daughter] successfully gain a seat at her first-choice college. This was not possible without your helpful guidance and strong support throughout the last 1.5 years of our journey together. We are so grateful for all your and your team's help!
— Dipankar (parent), Andover MA
Our Service Packages
Ideal for Sophomores
Early College Knowledge
$850
Available from December 1st of Sophomore Year
Start your college planning journey early with our introductory package, which includes valuable parent workshops on financial aid and affordability (a $150 value).
Package Includes:
3 meetings (4.5 hour cap), completed by June 15th of sophomore year
College Knowledge student session
Personalized review of the College Options Admissions Overview family session
Development of sophomore and junior year action plans
Academic record review and goal setting
Course selection and standardized test planning recommendations
Extracurricular and summer activity guidance
Unlimited email support through June 15th of sophomore year
Junior and Senior Years
Comprehensive
College Planning
$6,000 - $7,500 (depending on support level)
Available May 1st of Sophomore Year – May 1st of Junior Year
Our most thorough package includes approximately 20 meetings over 25 hours, with essay support for 8 or 12 applications. You'll receive consultant research time and unlimited email access throughout the entire process.
Core Services Include:
Initial two-meeting kickoff sequence with student and parents
Student interest and college criteria assessments
Review of assessments and career/major interests discussion
Transcript review and course planning/academic goal setting
Standardized test planning
Activities review & resume development
Summer program and academic work guidance
College visit & research advising
Three-stage list development
Guidance on all admission options (Regular Decision, ED/EA, SCEA, Rolling)
Complete application process support, including review of 2 application platforms (like the Common App)
Essay topic development for 12 applications/editing support of 8 or 12 applications
Interview preparation
Affordability consideration in list development
Acceptance and waitlist decision support
Optional Additional Sessions: (2 sessions per topic available)
Affordability and merit aid search
Athletic recruitment process
Career/major exploration for undecided students
Visual or performing arts process
Rising Seniors
Targeted College Planning
$3,000
Available after May 1st of Junior Year
Access of the knowledge components of our comprehensive consulting process delivered in a condensed 10-hour timeline. This package typically includes 6-7 meetings with the option to add hourly application and essay support based on availability. While meeting time is capped at 10 hours, you'll receive unlimited email support through May 15th of senior year.
Anytime
Express College Consult
Need focused guidance on a specific aspect of your college journey? Our express consultations range from 90 minutes to 3 hours, with pricing based on consultation type and scope. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and receive a custom quote.
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College Search Timeline
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1. Kick-off
• Student meeting to get acquainted.
• Introduction to the College Options college search web tool.
• Family meeting introduction to the college admissions landscape.
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2. Assessment & Exploration
Review of student’s:
• Transcript
• Test planning
• Summer/extra-curricular planning
• Find My Spark assessment results.
We will also discuss strategies around working within your college budget. Optional add-on career/major exploration.
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3. College Criteria
• Get out and see a variety of college settings, sizes, and models.
• Parent questionnaire and student exercises help build college criteria priorities.
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4. List Development & Refinement
• Delivery of initial list of 15 - 25 schools will include a family meeting overview of research best-practices.
• On-going student discussions will refine the balance of your college list.
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5. Pre-Application Work
During the spring and summer after Junior year is the time to:
• Polish a resume• Plan college visits
• Continue deeper research of colleges
• Look ahead to the application platforms and summer essay work.
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6. Application & Essay Support
• The College Options team will support up to 12 applications and their essays.
• We will help you to manage the details and deadlines to submit your applications on time, with confidence.
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7. Managing Decisions
• We support our students through deferral and wait list decisions
• We will also help you compare the academic and financial choices of your final acceptances.
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8. Transition to College!
Our transition services include:
• A parent webinar
• Student tips
• The option to work with us on an early college academic plan.
Working TOGETHER
To maintain the highest quality of individualized attention, Katelyn accepts a limited number of students each application cycle. When her practice reaches capacity, she collaborates with her carefully curated College Options Network—a select group of independent educational consultants who have been specifically chosen to join her network.
Each member of the network operates their own independent practice while sharing Katelyn's commitment to personalized guidance and ethical college consulting.
All network members bring extensive experience in areas of education, admissions, and/or counseling, and maintain the highest standards of professional practice.