Counseling Services & Fees

Hourly

Analysis, advice, and discussion by the hour.

Fees: $750/hr for Nina Marks and Team, or $400/hr for a Counselor.

Hourly

Analysis, advice, and discussion by the hour.

Fees: $750/hr for Nina Marks and Team, or $400/hr for a Counselor.

Fundamentals

The Fundamentals Package is an in-depth experience of two 90-minute, or three 60-minute, conversations.

To prepare for our first meeting, we conduct an extensive review of transcripts, test results, and other available documents. In the first meeting, we review the student’s progress to date, setting goals and establishing needed testing and extracurricular timelines. In subsequent meetings, we revisit and refine prior options and goals as needed. Between meetings, we are available to answer questions that might arise. After each meeting, we send a detailed summary.

Fee: $2,000 for a Counselor for the July 2019-June 2020 contract year.

Hourly

Analysis, advice, and discussion by the hour.

Fees: $750/hr for Nina Marks and Team, or $400/hr for a Counselor.

Fundamentals

The Fundamentals Package is an in-depth experience of two 90-minute, or three 60-minute, conversations.

To prepare for our first meeting, we conduct an extensive review of transcripts, test results, and other available documents. In the first meeting, we review the student’s progress to date, setting goals and establishing needed testing and extracurricular timelines. In subsequent meetings, we revisit and refine prior options and goals as needed. Between meetings, we are available to answer questions that might arise. After each meeting, we send a detailed summary.

Fee: $2,000 for a Counselor for the July 2019-June 2020 contract year.

Comprehensive

We conduct a full analysis of the scope and sequence of a student’s curriculum and standardized testing plan. We offer comprehensive, strategic support through the academic year, checking in — via e-mail, in person, and/or by phone — when there are specific updates.

We place special emphasis on aligning testing with a student’s curriculum, particularly on navigating new/redesigned tests (PSAT and SAT) and applying for appropriate testing accommodations, if needed. We help a student to make the most of high school by developing an academic and extracurricular profile that highlights authentic strengths and interests.

Fees: $6,000 for Nina Marks and Team, or $3,500 for a Counselor for the July 2019-June 2020 contract year.

Hourly

Analysis, advice, and discussion by the hour.

Fees: $750/hr for Nina Marks and Team, or $400/hr for a Counselor.

Fundamentals

The Fundamentals Package is an in-depth experience of two 90-minute, or three 60-minute, conversations.

To prepare for our first meeting, we conduct an extensive review of transcripts, test results, and other available documents. In the first meeting, we review the student’s progress to date, setting goals and establishing needed testing and extracurricular timelines. In subsequent meetings, we revisit and refine prior options and goals as needed. Between meetings, we are available to answer questions that might arise. After each meeting, we send a detailed summary.

Fee: $3,500 for Nina Marks and Team, or $2,500 for a Counselor for the July 2019-June 2020 contract year.

Comprehensive

With access to a Counselor between meetings and throughout 11th grade, students prepare to apply the next year by creating a strong academic and activities record, preparing for and taking tests, and building a college list.

The 11th Grade Comprehensive Package helps students refine college choices and focus on distinguishing interests and strengths. We also concentrate on preparation and planning for appropriate standardized testing. Since college admission officers look particularly closely at an applicant’s 11th grade year choices and performance, we remind our clients that there is much that they still can do to highlight their strengths and be compelling college candidates.

The package includes:

• An extended initial meeting with student and parents in the summer before or early fall of a student’s 11th grade year, to gather needed information and to begin to create a two-year plan, with individual attention to academic, standardized testing, and extracurricular choices that highlight individual strengths and potential “hooks” in the college process.
• A late fall meeting to review academic progress and provide appropriate support, review PSAT results (if available), and confirm standardize testing plans.
• A mid-year review meeting to discuss progress and standardized testing, plan spring college visits and summer activities, and begin 12th grade year planning.
• A spring meeting, preferably after spring break, to follow up on college visits, discuss results of 11th grade standardized tests taken to date, confirm summer plans and 12th grade classes, and further refine a student’s college list.
• Guidance in preparation for the recruitment process for athletes and performing artists.
• Guidance, as appropriate, on preparing applications for summer opportunities, including assistance with preparing a résumé.
• A meeting in June after 11th-grade year to review the previous year and academic profile, refine 12th grade academic and extracurricular choices, and discuss the college list. For continuing clients, this meeting may occur anytime in the summer.
• Between-meetings access to a counselor for the student or parents to help address specific issues or answer particular questions as they arise during the school year.

Fees: $9,000 for Nina Marks and Team, or $5,000 for a Counselor.

Hourly

Analysis, advice, and discussion by the hour.*

Fees: $750/hr for Nina Marks and Team, or $400/hr for a Counselor.

*Hourly Services for 12th Grade are provided according to space availability.

Fundamentals (Essay Package)

The 12^th Grade Fundamentals (Essay Package) offers one-on-one support designed to help students get the most from each stage of the writing process, from thorough brainstorming to mindful editing and revision.

The 12^th Grade Fundamentals includes tailored support for supplemental essays and the Common Application, critical opportunities for students to showcase their backgrounds, interests, and passions. After reviewing a student’s application plan and strategy, our experienced Counselors will help students think strategically about how these submissions work together to ensure they stand out in today’s fast-paced admissions review process.

For more information about our essay services, click here.

Fee:  $3,500 for a Counselor.

Comprehensive

The 12th Grade Comprehensive Package provides comprehensive support throughout the year when a student applies to college.

While a student’s applicant profile is largely complete by senior year, there is still a great deal that an applicant, parents, and a college counselor can do to highlight a student’s strengths and improve his or her profile as a compelling college applicant. This package provides a comprehensive, strategic, and structured approach throughout the college process. We gather current, accurate information on college admission statistics and profiles, so we can help our clients select the best matches and, when appropriate, identify a first choice. We then tailor a comprehensive strategy to highlight each applicant’s strengths, even in the most competitive pools. We work closely with our clients to help them distinguish themselves in writing and in person.

The service includes:

• Meetings with student and parents in the summer before and/or early fall of a student’s 12th grade year to gather needed information; identify areas of strength and interest; develop or confirm an academic, standardized testing, and extracurricular profile; create/finalize a college list; and consider early, rolling, and regular pool application options.
• Summer work on interview practice and essay writing, including individual meetings with each 12th grader to complete a full Common Application before school resumes.
• Guidance throughout the recruitment and admission process for athletes and performing artists.
• Advising on strategic use and preparation of supplementary materials (e.g. athletic résumés, art and writing portfolios, and performing arts video and audio submissions).
• In the fall, continuing work on applications and essays as needed.
• A meeting in October (for early applicants) or in November (for regular decision applicants), to review fall college visits, if appropriate; confirm the final college list; and review application details.
• Discussions throughout the year to assist student and parents with various aspects of the college process, including special talents and interests and merit and need based scholarships.
• A December meeting, except in cases where students have made a binding commitment to a college.
• A mid-year review meeting, typically held after first semester grades are available, for those in regular decision pools who wish to provide appropriate application updates.
• An April meeting for students who are weighing their college choices, negotiating financial aid packages, or seeking to maximize their chances of admission from a wait-list.
• Between-meetings access to a counselor for the student or parents to help address specific issues or answer particular questions as they arise during the school year.
• Consulting on course selection, the transition to college, and even consideration of a gap year.

Fees: $16,000 for Nina Marks and Team, or $7,000 for a Counselor for the July 2019-June 2020 contract year.

Hourly

Analysis, advice, and discussion by the hour.

Fee: $400/hr for a Counselor.

Fundamentals

The Transfer Fundamentals Package offers one-on-one support designed to help students get the most from each stage of the writing process, from thorough brainstorming to mindful editing and revision.

This six-hour service starts with an hour meeting to analyze the current situation and create a strategic application approach. The service continues with five hours of essay and application support, from brainstorming to mindful editing and revision.

Fee: $2,250 for the July 2019-June 2020 contract year.

Comprehensive

With access to a Counselor between meetings throughout the year, students analyze the current situation, choose a new list of colleges, and then create and edit successful applications.

The Transfer Package offers comprehensive support for those first- and second-year college students considering a move to another undergraduate institution. Robert Clark will help students assess their current situation, choose a new list of schools, create and edit applications, and make a final decision.

Fee: $5,000 for the July 2019-June 2020 contract year.

Hourly

Analysis, advice, and discussion by the hour.

Fee: $400/hr for a Counselor.

Comprehensive Graduate Educational Planning

With access to a Counselor between meetings throughout the year, students set goals, assess priorities and strengths, plan for needed testing, target schools, and then complete successful applications.

Nisha Sardella works with college students and graduates who are applying to law schools, post-baccalaureate premedical programs, medical schools, business schools, and other graduate programs. When you enroll with Mrs. Sardella for Graduate Services, you begin with an initial conversation about your goals, priorities, and strengths, as well as the factors involved in graduate school admission decisions.

Mrs. Sardella will then help you target strategic choices and differentiate yourself to make your application more compelling. She also will discuss your plan and preparation for appropriate standardized tests and help you select the best individuals to provide recommendations. As you complete your applications, she will provide detailed feedback on personal statements and accompanying essays, as well as help you prepare for any interviews and follow-up with admissions committees.

Fees for the 2019-2020 application cycle:

• $7,500 for law school admission services.
• $8,500 for business and PHD program admission services.
• $10,500 for medical school admission services.

*Depending on the intended graduate program, intensive work associated with an individual application process may begin as early as spring 2019 or may conclude as late as summer 2020.