Our Services
WayForward is committed to empowering students and their families in the college application process no matter what stage you are in. Let’s find the right path for you.
PACKAGES
Which option is best for you?
Preview the different levels of service WayForward offers below.
Regardless of the service you select, rest assured that your journey will be enriched by my extensive tenure as a counselor, complemented by my expertise in networking, establishing connections with college admissions experts, ongoing professional development, and conducting campus visits.
The Comprehensive *
The Comprehensive *
The Comprehensive Package is designed to be our most robust and personalized service. It follows a four-part college process: preparation, implementation, decision, and transition. We guide students and families through every stage of the college admissions journey, from preparation to decision-making and beyond. Designed for those seeking expert guidance and a structured, stress-reducing approach, this package ensures students stay on track while receiving tailored support in key areas like essay development, course selection, standardized testing, and college list refinement.
With exclusive tools, mentorship, and personalized strategy sessions, we help students confidently navigate applications, financial aid considerations, and college interviews. Parents also receive opportunities for meaningful involvement, including our signature Legacy Letter experience and dedicated office hours.
From the first steps of exploration to the final college decision, we’re here to make the journey exciting, empowering, and uniquely tailored to your student’s goals.
Limited number of spots available for each graduating class. Contact us now to grab your spot!
The Collaborative*
The Collaborative*
The Collaborative Package, designed for self-motivated students, this budget-friendly option offers 20 customizable hours of support while encouraging independence in the college application process. Ideal for those with a solid foundation and strong support from school counselors and parents, it provides guidance in key areas like essays, college lists, or interviews.
Students take the lead, relying on their initiative and persistence, while families stay confident, knowing essential guidance is still in place.
*Add-on services are available at the hourly market rate.
Contact us to learn more and secure your spot now!
Early Bird Package for 8-10th Graders
Early Bird Package for 8-10th Graders
The Early Bird Package is designed for those of you who want to ensure you are approaching the college process with a plan prior to junior year. Best suited for 8-10th graders. This package may include the following:
Identifying your abilities, gifts, talents, interests, and values
Career exploration and research
High school course selection
Extracurricular activities planning
Overall academic success
Basic test preparation recommendations
Tips on how to be the best scholar you can be in high school and connect with teachers and counselors
Add-on Hourly Services: Executive function, time management, work completion, self-advocacy, communication, and self-empowerment skills development course.
Seniors Only ~ For the Time is Now
Seniors Only ~ For the Time is Now
For the time is now! Senior Package For Seniors who need an expedited level of support to get to the final stages of the college application process. This can be for any student who obtains service after May 1 of junior year. Services may include any of the following:
College list refining (must provide a college list)
Develop strong activities and honors/awards list
Tips on how to work best with your high school counselor
Additional ACT/SAT submission strategy
Personal statement refinement
Brainstorm and support a college supplemental essay
Letters of recommendation planning
Advise on application type: Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular decision
Application and essay review prior to submission
Final college decision support and celebration!
Optional add-on: Legacy Letter, College Interview Prep
Pricing is available upon consultation.
Each month after May of junior year is subject to a late enrollment surcharge fee.
Individual & Add-on Services
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EF is complex and consists of many skill elements, which are often not explicitly taught.
Executive function challenges may manifest as difficulties in managing homework and projects, maintaining daily routines, following directions, completing tasks, and organizing personal spaces and materials.
Learn specific strategies to implement that will help you in school and life.
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Parents may want an additional trusted adult to help their child navigate the teen years. This can include academic support, personal, social, emotional support, and skill-building. We can tailor the services to fit your needs.
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Take courses that enhance your passion and curiosity for learning. Don’t take classes you think will look good on your transcript. Be confident that your overall courseload aligns with who you are. *work collaboratively with your high school counselor
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What are you passionate about? What makes you think? What activities get your heart racing? Let’s find ways to develop your activities around who you are and your gifts! You need to be making an impact.
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You’re in charge of your education so let me help assess the trajectory of your transcript to ensure you’re on the right track.
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Let’s review what you want to be involved in, not building a laundry list of one-time things to do. Keep good records, each semester.
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The essay is the only element that you can connect your authentic self to narrate who you are to admissions. It is a critical step in the application. let’s find the right strategy.
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You want to be an active participant in the college visit. I will give you strategies before you visit and then we will have a session to debrief the visit(s) afterward.
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Develop and refine colleges that align with you! We will embrace a well balance list of colleges for you to apply to.
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Learn more about merit-based aid vs. need-based aid, institutional scholarships, student aid index, and other financial aspects of college planning.
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A mock interview will be designed for students to properly practice and refine the skills necessary to interview well. Preparing the student for effective interactions and personal presentations to create a lasting impression during admissions interviews.
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This stand-alone service is geared towards families that just want an overview of the college planning process to best guide them to do the work on their own.
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Parents, what legacy do you want to leave your child? I will help you shape a letter that will last a lifetime for your soon-to-be college-bound student. This can be an active way to participate in senior year that is a focus just for you!
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This is a unique mentoring opportunity that is meant to be dynamic in supporting parents and children to thrive in a productive manner that builds bonds, not breaks them.
Executive Function Coaching
I understand what you're going through because I’ve been in your shoes with my own child. Once I learned how his brain worked, I implemented strategies that supported his social, emotional, and academic needs—successfully transforming our experience. Let me help your family find the same clarity and balance that meets the beautiful unique needs of your child.
Learn about our family coaching services
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Asking for help takes courage. Let me help your family with specific needs to improve your relationship with your children.
Do you feel stuck with a specific thing with your child? Let’s collaborate on ways to work through it and grow to make things better.
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Have you ever been asked what your legacy is? Did you find it difficult to answer? Legacy matters and it will impact generations to come. Let’s find a way to align your daily life with your legacy. Your story matters.
Or maybe you wonder what the legacy is of your parent or grandparents. We can customize a way to capture their story to be shared for generations to come.