Program Courses

College Sherpa offers four course levels of individualized service for college planning. An enrolling family pays a one-time fee for unlimited support up to the acceptance of admissions to a college. Hourly consulting is also available for short-term, specific needs. For detailed information on the course levels and programs, please contact College Sherpa.

College 101

This entry-level course will give students and parents the tools and information to embark on the college journey. A student’s individual needs are assessed to create a timeline and action plan to ensure all deadlines are met. A college matching process ensures the student is focused on schools that meet their needs. Additional resources are established for the family to continue the process.

College 201

This course level is designed to make the college preparation, selection and admissions process as productive as possible. College 201 helps students learn more about themselves and discover the best fit for a successful college experience. At this level, an action plan is established to meet deadlines and the student also receives admissions application guidance and standardized test strategies.

College 301

This course level provides all of the elements of College 201 and includes guidance with the financial aid process and timelines. An individualized program and comprehensive college search ensure students have visibility to a range of schools that are compatible with their general interests, major, personality and academic achievements. In addition to standardized test strategies, students also receive campus visit planning, admissions essay review and scholarship search.

Master’s Program

With time at a premium, busy parents and students can get overwhelmed with the college admissions process. College 301 breaks it down into single, simple, action steps. In addition to the College 201 course features, a College Admission Action Plan is created for each admissions application based on the schools to which the student is applying. Through regularly scheduled meetings, the student is held accountable for meeting specific goals necessary to complete each college’s application. Coordination of campus tours, admissions essay guidance, financial aid forms guidance and scholarship application assistance. Additionally, parents receive resources to prepare for their student to attend college.

Student Athlete Program

Students who excel at athletics and wish to pursue collegiate-level sports require additional support to navigate through the preparation and recruiting process. The Student Athlete Program assists in creating a student’s athletic profile and marketing plan, developing timelines and action steps and coaching through the recruiting process for the selected colleges. You may add this program on the any of the above courses or register for this program individually.

Financial Aid Program

An add-on financial aid program is also available for parents and students to receive comprehensive assistance throughout the financial aid application and award process. Assistance includes accurate FAFSA and CSS/Profile completion and submittal; aid evaluation, appeals and requests for additional financial aid.

Hourly Consulting

For short-term, specific needs, hourly consulting is available for areas such as: getting started, careers/majors exploration, college search, admissions timetables, essay writing, campus visits, financial aid & scholarships, etc.