The Admissions Strategy Session: A Deep-Dive Consultation That Gets You Seen, Not Just Accepted 

Your 1:1 Admissions Strategy Session is far more than traditional college counseling—it's a transformational experience designed to uncover who you truly are beneath the surface of grades and test scores. Led by Harvard alumna and CEO of The Edvisory, Cathleen or a senior Edvisory consultant, this intensive session goes beyond generic advice to craft a completely personalized roadmap for your unique path to success.

What Makes This Different 

While most admissions consultants focus on packaging what already exists, we dig deeper. Drawing from Cathleen's interdisciplinary background spanning Harvard's Graduate School of Education, Business School, Law School, Divinity School, and Kennedy School, plus her certification as an executive coach, this session employs a rare methodology that merges scholarship, soul, and strategy.

Your Session Will Focus On One Strategic Area or, a Comprehensive Big Picture Overview of your Unique Admissions Strategy:
 

Academic Architecture: Map out your high school or college curriculum to create a compelling narrative thread that showcases intellectual curiosity and growth 

Passion Project Development: Design and launch a meaningful project that demonstrates leadership, creativity, and authentic engagement with your interests 

Extracurricular Strategy: Deepen your involvement in activities that align with your core values and create genuine impact, moving beyond superficial resume-building 

University List Curation: Identify and research colleges or graduate programs that truly fit your academic, personal, and professional aspirations 

Essay Brainstorming: Uncover the stories, experiences, and insights that will make your application essays memorable and authentic

What You'll Receive: 

1. 90 minutes of custom pre-work designed specifically for your chosen focus area and goals 

2. 60-minute intensive strategy session with detailed guidance and actionable next steps Comprehensive session notes and deliverables delivered within one week, including specific action items and timelines 

3. Access to The Edvisory's proprietary frameworks developed through years of working with successful applicants to top-tier institutions

The Transformation Promise 

This isn't about checking boxes or following formulas. Students who complete an Admissions Strategy Session don't just have a plan—they have clarity on their authentic path forward. Many discover insights about themselves they never would have uncovered through traditional counseling approaches. 

Whether you're a creative visionary, analytical thinker, or change-maker, this session is designed to help you craft an admissions strategy as original and compelling as you are. 

Investment: $997 

This session serves as an introduction to The Edvisory's comprehensive admissions support programs. Students often choose to continue with our full Roadmap packages for complete application guidance and receive a credit.