A La Carte Advising

We are also happy to support students and their families with more short-term, specific guidance needs. This is a flexible option for those who want course-planning guidance, have questions in a few key areas, or reach out midyear when a full comprehensive package is not available. These offerings are subject to advisor availability.

A La Carte Options

  • Possible Topics to Address

    • Answer high-level questions

    • Address a single topic

    • Outline customized advising path

    • Determine good fit between CMCA & your family

    Purchase - $175

  • Includes

    • One-on-one personalized guidance and answers to specific college-related questions (1 hour)

    • Possible topics for review (8th-11th) - course selection, using summer wisely, extracurricular activities, essays for scholarship or program applications, how to pay for college, SAT/ACT test planning, college readiness, majors and careers, general check-in to gauge if a student is on track

    • Possible topics for review (12th) - essays, application walkthrough, financial discussion, college list evaluation, interview coaching, deciding between offers, waitlists, appeals

    Purchase - $400

  • Includes

    • Offline essay reading, revision suggestions, editing, and feedback

    • Available for any grade level - summer programs, scholarship opportunities, essays for college applications, etc.

    Purchase - $200 per hour

  • Topics

    • Review of transcript, testing, extracurriculars, and resume

    • Answers to specific college-related questions

    • Interactive college preference activity

    • Major and career discussion for college fit

    • College list build or fine-tuning of existing college list

    • College list balance for odds of admission

    We Provide

    • TWO one-on-one student sessions (1 hour each)

    • Detailed session recaps for parent & student

    • Custom program and college research

    • Access to College Kickstart - powerful software tool providing a student’s odds of admission based on their academic qualifications and current data

    • Seasonal parent webinars

    • Planning & tracking hub

    • Counselor access (text/email/phone) for parent & student

    Purchase - $1,000

  • Topics

    • Review of transcript, testing, extracurriculars, and resume

    • Answers to specific college-related questions

    • Student personality and values discussion

    • Nationally-recognized, psychometric strength and interest assessments

    • Major & career exploration

    We Provide

    • TWO one-on-one student sessions (1 hour each)

    • Detailed session recaps for parent & student

    • Assessment-based report for recommended majors & careers

    • Seasonal parent webinars

    • Planning & tracking hub

    • Counselor access (text/email/phone) for parent & students

    Purchase - $800

  • Topics

    • Review of transcript, testing , extracurriculars, and resume

    • Answers to specific college-related questions

    • Major and career planning

      • Student personality and values discussion

      • Nationally-recognized, psychometric strength and interest assessments

      • Major & career exploration

    • College list

      • Interactive college preference activity

      • Major and career discussion for college fit

      • College list build or fine-tuning of existing college list (including schools based on suggested major/career)

      • Final college balanced for odds of admission

    We Provide

    • THREE one-on-one student sessions (1 hour each)

    • Detailed session recaps for parent & student

    • Custom program and college research

    • Access to College Kickstart - powerful software tool providing a student’s odds of admission based on their academic qualifications and current data

    • Assessment-based report for recommended majors & careers

    • Seasonal parent webinars

    • Planning & tracking hub

    • Counselor access (text/email/phone) for parent & student

    Purchase - $1,500