Packaged Services
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Understanding College Admissions: Learn the key components of college admissions and what colleges value in prospective students.
Academic Planning: Review course selection to align with future college goals.
Extracurricular Guidance: Explore activities, leadership opportunities, volunteer work, and internships to build a meaningful profile.
Standardized Test Strategy: Plan for SAT/ACT preparation and review test prep resources.
College Exploration: Research schools and understand different types of colleges and their fit.
Summer Enrichment Planning: Identify academic and personal enrichment opportunities to maximize summer breaks.
Resume Building: Develop a resume/activity sheet to track achievements and involvement.
Consultation: Up to 6 sessions per school year (in-person or virtual), plus email support between sessions to answer questions and provide guidance as needed.
Best suited for students in 9th and 10th grade. Students in this program are given priority for enrollment in the Forward Focus package.
Investment: $450/year
The Forward Foundation
The Forward focus
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Includes all services from Forward Foundation, plus:
College List: Develop a personalized list based on academic goals, campus culture, location preferences, and financial considerations.
Application Strategy & Review: Assist with application planning, setting up Common App account, and tracking deadlines. Review application materials for clarity, impact, and completeness (up to 8 universities).
Essay Support: Guide students through brainstorming, writing, and refining their personal statement and supplemental essays (up to 8 universities).
Recommendation Letters: Advise on selecting recommenders and ensuring strong, supportive letters.
Interview Preparation: Conduct mock interviews and coaching to help students present themselves confidently.
Financial Aid & Scholarships: Provide guidance on FAFSA, CSS Profile, and strategies for finding scholarships.
Decision Support: Assist with comparing college offers, navigating waitlists, and making final decisions.
Additional Support: Behind-the-scenes feedback on essays, applications, and other materials to highlight each student’s strengths and goals.
Consultation: Up to 14 one-on-one sessions across 11th and 12th grade (in-person or virtual), plus email support between sessions to answer questions and provide guidance as needed.
Best suited for upperclassmen. Services span across 11th and 12th grade.
Investment: $2,250 for the full 11th–12th grade program
The Forward Sprint
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Includes all services from Forward Focus, delivered in an intensive, accelerated format to ensure students meet every deadline.
Application Strategy & Review: Quick, thorough support to finalize applications for up to 8 universities.
Essay Support: Intensive guidance for brainstorming, drafting, and refining personal statements and supplemental essays.
Recommendation Letters: Strategic advice to ensure strong letters are submitted on time.
Interview Preparation: Mock interviews and coaching to help students present confidently.
Financial Aid & Scholarships: Focused guidance on FAFSA, CSS Profile, and scholarship opportunities.
Decision Support: Assistance comparing offers, navigating waitlists, and finalizing college choices.
Consultation: Up to 8 one-on-one sessions (in-person or virtual), with ongoing email support for questions and guidance between meetings.
Behind-the-Scenes Support: Prep, review, and feedback included to ensure applications reflect the student’s strengths and goals.
Ideal for seniors who need high-touch, focused support to complete applications efficiently and confidently.
Investment: $2,500
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Consultation: 5 one-hour sessions covering every stage of the essay process, including brainstorming and topic development, essay structure, voice and authenticity, and final review. Sessions can be used for either the personal statement or supplemental essays.
Additional Support: Detailed review and feedback between sessions to ensure clarity, impact, and overall quality.
Ideal for students seeking focused, high-quality support on essays without enrolling in a full package.
Investment: $750
The Forward Essay
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Book as many or as few hours as you need! Whether you’re exploring colleges early on or deep into applications and need targeted strategic advice, each session is personalized to your goals and needs.
Flexible Support: Choose topics that matter most.
Individualized Sessions: Each session is tailored to your timeline and priorities.
Professional Guidance: Perfect for students and families who need expert insight without committing to a full package.
Hourly consults provide focused support and are not intended to replace the comprehensive guidance offered in full packages.
Investment: $85/hour
Forward Flex
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Designed for clubs and organizations, these interactive workshops provide group-based support for any stage of the college application process. Workshops can be customized for specific grade levels or application components.
Investment: Varies by group size and session length; please contact for a customized quote.
