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Packages allow clients to choose from all hourly services. 

Senior Year College Advising

Senior College Advising packages include all hourly Senior Year services.
Premium  |  22  hours of personalized advising
Recommended for seniors who anticipate a high number of college applications (7 or more), applications to selective schools,  or students who want quite a bit of hands-on assistance.   

Basic  |  12 hours of personalized advising
Riley College Advising recommends 12 hours of advising for a senior to complete 3-6 college applications. Seniors who typically purchase this package are highly motivated to complete all assigned tasks between meetings.

Comprehensive High School 
College Advising

It is never too early to start planning for college. By selecting the appropriate courses, extracurricular activities, community service, and summer opportunities students will have an advantage over other applicants and it will make the process of applying to college significantly easier.
Premium  |  31 hours of personalized advising
Recommended for students who want a comprehensive plan for making sure they are prepared for their college applications and for the rigorous coursework they will encounter in college, the Premium Package will be used for a students entire high school career.  This includes the Premium Senior Year College Advising Package and as well as three 1 hour meetings every year from Freshman to Junior year to create a comprehensive action plan.

Basic  |  21 hours of personalized advising
This package is recommended for students who are able to complete all assigned tasks between meetings and anticipate needing only minimal support throughout high school.  This includes the Basic Senior Year College Advising Package as well as three 1 hour meetings every year from Freshman to Junior year to create a comprehensive action plan.

Introductory Package

For families considering the purchase of a package but are unsure whether private college advising will suit their needs, there is the Introductory Package.  This provides clients with two hours with a College Advisor where they can take advantage of any services listed on the Hourly Services list and then decide how much additional time they may need. This package is priced with a 25% discount off of the hourly rate and can only be used for new clients. A two hour credit will be applied to clients that decide to purchase a package.

Family Discounts

Families who purchase packages for more than one child may be eligible for discounts.

Hourly

The services below are all included in the College Advising Packages. If clients accrue enough hours to reach a package rate, they will be given the prorated package rate.
Hourly consultation fees are paid at end of each session
Senior Year
Comprehensive college application assistance including the following:
  • Standardized testing timeline
  • Development of college list including safety, match, and reach colleges
  • College visit scheduling and preparation
  • Strategy and organization for teacher recommendations
  • Intensive assistance with development and writing of college essays
  • Personal statement and supplemental essays
  • College application organization
  • Preparation of supplemental materials
  • Preparation for admissions or scholarship interviews
  • Scholarship applications
  • FAFSA and CSS Profile
  • Gap year options
  • Learning disability support planning

Middle School & High School
  • Recommendations on course selection, extracurricular activities, community service, and summer opportunities
  • Advising and support for summer opportunity applications and interviews
  • Career assessments and interest inventories
  • Standardized testing timeline
DISCLAIMER: Riley College Advising cannot guarantee admission to specific institutions of higher learning.  We can; however; promise to provide professional services that support students and families to give them a competitive advantage throughout their college application process.