College Counseling Experiences

At Launch, college counseling is about far more than building a list of schools. It’s about helping students better understand themselves, approach the process with confidence, and identify environments where they can truly thrive.

Whether families are looking for early guidance, strategic application support, or a comprehensive long-term partnership, Launch offers thoughtfully designed experiences to meet students where they are in the process.

  • Fast, Focused Support to Get Senior Applications Submitted with Confidence

    The Launch Finish Line Package is built for the senior who is already underway - with a college list taking shape and deadlines approaching -  and needs an experienced partner to help finalize a smart and strategic list, develop and sharpen essays, and get applications submitted on a timeline that maximizes admissions and financial aid odds. This is a compact, high-intensity partnership designed to move quickly without losing the individualized attention every student deserves.

    What's Included

    • Four 1:1 strategy and coaching sessions

    • College list refinement — finalizing an existing list into a clear Reach/Target/Likely framework

    • Personal statement and supplemental essay support, with one focused round of revision and personalized written feedback

    • Live application strategy guidance during sessions, including Early Action/Early Decision and deadline sequencing

    • Application review prior to submission

    • Submission strategy and deadline support

    Deliverables:

    • Refined College List + Tracker

    • Final Essay Revision Set (personal statement and supplements)

    • Final Application Review

    • Submission Strategy & Deadline Support

  • A Rising-Senior Summer Partnership-  List, Strategy & Essays Before Senior Year Begins

    The Launch Ascent Experience is built for the student heading into senior year who is ready to move from exploration into action. Starting the summer before senior year, Ascent brings together focused college list development, a clear application strategy, and dedicated essay support  so that by the time senior year and application season arrive, the student is organized, prepared, and already in motion.

    Ascent is a complete, start-to-finish partnership: it doesn't stop at planning. Support continues through the application season itself, so families have a steady partner all the way to submission.

    What's Included

    • Four 1:1 strategy and coaching sessions (minimum)

    • College list development — individualized research into academic fit, learning environment, campus culture, size, location, and admission likelihood

    • Data-informed Reach/Target/Likely list construction

    • Application strategy development, including Early Action/Early Decision considerations and testing strategy

    • Personal statement and supplemental essay support, with two rounds of revision and personalized written feedback

    • Application timeline and deadline planning

    • Application review prior to submission

    • Submission strategy and deadline support

    • Email/text access between sessions throughout the engagement

    Deliverables:

    • College List + Planning Tracker (8–12 schools, organized by Reach/Target/Likely)

    • College List Summary,  a written overview of the list rationale and how each school aligns with the student's direction

    • Application Strategy & Timeline Document

    • Final Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays

    • Final Application Review

    • Submission Strategy & Deadline Support

  • Phase 1: Discovery & Exploration

    Goal: Build clarity around the student's strengths, interests, goals, and definition of college “fit.”

    • Student & Parent Intake Questionnaires

    • 30-Minute Parent Intake Call

    • Discovery & Academic Assessment

    • Aptitude, Career & Interest Inventory Review

    • Exploration of potential majors and career pathways

    • Individualized college research

    • Family Strategy Meeting

    • Junior-year academic, extracurricular, testing, and summer planning

    • Strategic campus visit planning and demonstrated interest guidance

    Deliverables:

    • Student Profile Summary

    • Preliminary College List based on academic interests, learning environment, campus culture, size, location, student experience, admission likelihood, and individual priorities

    • Launch College Exploration Report featuring 8–12 thoughtfully selected schools

    • Personalized next-step recommendations for testing, campus visits, and continued exploration

    Phase 2: College List & Application Strategy

    Goal: Transform exploration into a thoughtful, balanced college list and clear application strategy.

    • College list refinement and ongoing research

    • Data-informed Reach/Target/Likely assessment

    • Application narrative development

    • Early Action/Early Decision strategy

    • Testing strategy

    • Application timeline and deadline planning

    • Activities and honors strategy

    • Letter of recommendation guidance

    • Family Strategy Meeting

    Deliverables:

    • Finalized College List + Planning Tracker

    • Personalized Application Timeline

    • Application Strategy Plan

    • Supplement and deadline tracker

    Phase 3: Essay, Application & Submission Support

    Goal: Help the student develop an authentic, cohesive application and confidently navigate the application process from start to finish.

    • Personal statement ideation and story development

    • Essay outlining and individualized revision support

    • Personalized written feedback

    • Common Application guidance

    • Activities and honors section review

    • Supplemental essay strategy and feedback

    • Application narrative and consistency review

    • Interview preparation

    • Application review prior to submission

    • Ongoing strategy and support throughout application season

    Deliverables:

    • Final Personal Statement

    • Completed Common Application review

    • Supplemental Essay Support

    • Final Application Review

    • Submission Strategy & Deadline Support

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