FAQ

College admissions counseling is a service that guides students through every stage of the college application process, from building a strong academic and extracurricular profile to submitting a compelling application. A college admissions counselor helps students identify best-fit schools, develop their application narrative, craft their personal statement and supplemental essays, prepare their college resume, and secure strong letters of recommendation. At the most comprehensive level, a college admissions counseling program should also include structured feedback from professional writing specialists, regular parent progress updates, and application reviews. At Prepory, all of these components are built into our program: students receive one-on-one coaching from an expert matched to their academic background, unlimited essay and resume feedback from our Writing Specialists, parent check-ins with Prepory leadership, and access to the Prepory Committee Review before their application is submitted.

Prepory students are 3.38x more likely to be admitted to a university with an acceptance rate below 15%, a figure calculated based on authentic enrollment and admissions outcome data. Over 14,000 students across 70+ countries have trusted us with their college admissions journey, and nine out of ten families reenroll with us. What drives those results is the depth of care we bring to every student relationship. We are committed to setting each student up for long-term success, both in the admissions process and beyond. Our coaches hail from the nation's most selective universities, bring over 400 years of collective admissions experience, and are matched to each student based on academic interests and expertise.

The earlier, the better. The college application is the culmination of everything a student builds during high school, and admissions committees evaluate all four years. Most elite private high schools begin college planning in 7th grade. Prepory students who enroll for more than one year are 3.38x more likely to be admitted to a university with an acceptance rate below 15%.

Prepory's comprehensive counseling programs range from $4,900 to $12,900 depending on grade level. We also offer hourly advising services for families who need targeted support. To find the right fit for your student, schedule a free initial consultation with our enrollment team.

During your free initial consultation, you will speak with a member of Prepory's enrollment team who will guide you through what the program entails. The consultation covers four areas:

1. Profile assessment: Assess your student's academic profile and higher education goals with an expert from our enrollment team.
2. Program overview: Our team will provide you with detailed information about our program and how it works.
3. Tips and resources: Our experts will share tips and resources on how to navigate the U.S. college admissions process.
4. Get answers: We will address your application questions and explain how we can make a difference for your student.

For high school students, a parent or guardian is required to be on the consultation.

Due to high demand, Prepory is unable to coordinate a meeting with coaches prior to enrollment. Once your student is enrolled, you will schedule an Orientation Session with your family, your assigned college admissions coach, and a member of the Prepory leadership team before one-on-one advising sessions begin.

Prepory's college admissions team brings over 400 years of collective admissions experience and includes multi-degree academics, former university faculty, former admissions officers, Ivy League writing coaches, and graduates from the nation's most selective schools. Students are paired with a coach based on their availability, academic interests, and the coach's area of expertise. All Prepory coaches complete a comprehensive training course designed by our experienced leadership team. Schedule a free consultation to learn more.

Yes. Prepory works with students and families in over 70 countries and has extensive experience guiding international applicants through the U.S. college admissions process. Prepory also offers dedicated UK university admissions consulting for students applying to institutions in the United Kingdom. Regardless of where a student is located, all advising sessions are conducted virtually through Zoom, making Prepory's services fully accessible worldwide. Learn more about our UK admissions consulting here.

Yes. Prepory's transfer admissions coaching is tailored to each student's unique situation and covers college list development, personal statement writing, letters of recommendation, resume construction, and financial aid guidance. Learn more about our transfer admissions services here.

No admissions consulting firm can ethically guarantee acceptance, as admissions decisions are made by each institution. What Prepory does guarantee is that students are fully prepared to submit the strongest possible application. Our track record speaks for itself: Prepory students are 3.38x more likely to be admitted to a university with an acceptance rate below 15%, and our students have earned admission to every top-50 school in the country.

Prepory's college counseling program guides students through a structured, end-to-end approach personalized to each student's grade level, goals, and timeline. Students work one-on-one with a dedicated coach to build a strategic college list, develop their academic and extracurricular profile, craft their personal statement and supplemental essays, and complete every component of their application. The program also includes unlimited essay and resume feedback from Prepory's Writing Specialists, parent check-ins with the Prepory leadership team, and the Prepory Committee Review, an exclusive feature that replicates a real admissions committee experience before the application is submitted.

Prepory's one-on-one advising sessions are 60-minute Zoom meetings between the student and their assigned college admissions coach. Sessions follow a personalized syllabus and program milestones, and cover everything from course selection and extracurricular strategy to college list development, essay writing, and application execution. Students and coaches work together to build and refine all application materials throughout the program.

Session frequency varies by grade level and program. Students and coaches establish a regular meeting cadence within the timeline of their program. Generally, 9th and 10th grade students meet biweekly or monthly, while 11th grade, 12th grade, and transfer students meet biweekly or weekly as application deadlines approach.

Yes. Students can submit their personal statement, supplemental essays, high school resume, deferral letters, and other required writing materials for comprehensive feedback from Prepory's Writing Specialists. Reviews cover grammar, structure, organization, and content, and are returned within three business days. Materials can be submitted and resubmitted as many times as needed throughout the program.

Prepory's Committee Review is an exclusive program feature that replicates a real admissions committee experience. Students submit their complete college application, including essays, activities list, and supporting materials, to be analyzed and critiqued by a team of Prepory's most seasoned college admissions coaches, former admissions officers, Writing Specialists, and program leadership. The goal is to identify gaps, strengthen weaknesses, and ensure the application is as competitive as possible before it reaches real admissions committees.

Parent check-ins are 30-minute calls where parents meet with their child's college admissions coach and a member of the Prepory leadership team. You will receive an update on your student's progress through the program and have the opportunity to ask questions about their application process.