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College Admissions Consulting
College Consulting Overview
Build your college portfolio early and set a clear strategy for your essays, extracurriculars, and target test scores.
At Pittsburgh Prep, our comprehensive program guides you through every step of the admissions process, helping you identify and gain acceptance to your best-fit schools.- Craft deeply meaningful and distinctive personal essays with insight, depth, and joy, guided by our essay composition specialists.
- Develop a customized, strategic application plan based on your academic record and personal aspirations.
- Build a comprehensive college list aligned with your values, preferences, and goals, giving confidence for your future career path.
- Create a strong, distinctive Activities List that aligns with your personal narrative and identity.
- Gain an up-to-date understanding of the admissions landscape before starting your college admissions journey.
- Experience powerful reflective practice sessions, expertly guided by admissions consultants, to foster profound understanding.
College Consulting Options
Tier 1
Core College Essay
10 Hours
College Essay Composition
- Craft one (1) main Common App essay: Ideate, outline, edit, and compose a personal narrative that complements your college applications.
- Prepare up to four (4) supplemental essays ready for submission.
- Collaborate with expert essay specialists to develop a compelling personal essay.
- Engage in powerful reflective practice sessions for deeper understanding.
- Fee: $3,900
Tier 2
Essay
Enhanced
15 Hours
Essay + Activities List (AL)
- Craft one (1) main Common App essay: Ideate, outline, edit, and compose a personal narrative that complements your college applications.
- Prepare up to six (6) supplemental essays ready for submission.
- Collaborate with expert essay specialists to develop a compelling personal essay.
- Engage in powerful reflective practice sessions for deeper understanding.
- Strengthen and optimize extracurricular activities for a standout Activities List.
- Fee: $5,800
Tier 3
College
Guided
20 Hours
Essay + AL + Consultation
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Includes Tier 2, plus
5 hours of personalized consultation. - Craft one (1) main Common App essay and up to six (6) supplemental essays.
- Strengthen and optimize extracurricular activities for a standout Activities List.
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Focus on any of the following areas:
Common App, college list, letters of recommendation (LOR), college research, application strategy, resume, high school course planning, extracurriculars, internships, job shadowing, and more. - Map and track key application deadlines for stress-free organization.
- Fee: $7,600
Tier 4
College
Complete
35 Hours
Complete Program
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Includes Tier 2, plus
20 hours of personalized consultation. - Craft one (1) main Common App essay and up to six (6) supplemental essays.
- Strengthen and optimize extracurricular activities for a standout activities list.
- Conduct targeted college research aligned with student interests, college fit, and career goals.
- Build a complete college application suite, including the Common App, college list, letters of recommendation (LOR), application strategy, resume, course planning, and more.
- Develop a distinctive visual art, performing art, or athletic portfolio to highlight unique talents.
- Explore internship and job shadowing opportunities to enhance your profile.
- Strategically plan, track, and manage all college applications and deadlines for a smooth, stress-free process.
- Present a compelling and distinguished college application.
- Fee: $13,200
"I am very happy to let you know that Joey has decided to go CMU to study Computer Science. He received several offers from other schools...but he finally chose CMU...I really appreciate all the work you have done to prepare for Joey's college applications including SAT exam, all the essays, and all the advice and guidance you have given him during the process! I am glad to choose Pittsburg Prep and thank you all for your dedicated work with Joey. I will soon reach out for my younger son as he will be junior this fall!"
Jing Z.
NASH Parent
Colleges Where Our Students Have Been Accepted
American University
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College of New Jersey
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Pace Honors College
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Penn State University – Honors
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Swarthmore
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