The College Admissions Playbook
A complete planning system—built by expert consultants, trusted by families nationwide, and now available for just $67.
Six proven tools to take your family from “Where do we even begin?” to “We know exactly what to do next.”
No fluff. No confusion. Just clarity, strategy, and real momentum.
Created by experts. Priced for real families.
Feeling Lost in the Admissions Maze?
You’re Not Alone.
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Maybe your student is a freshman or sophomore and you want to start early—but don’t know where to begin.
Maybe junior year is here (or around the corner), and panic is starting to set in.
What should you do first?
Should you be visiting colleges already?
What should your student be doing now to stand out later?
You want to be supportive, not pushy.
Strategic, not overbearing.
But time flies—and most families don’t realize they’re behind until it's crunch time.
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
I wish I'd understood the importance of grades and taking harder classes in high school. I let myself slack off freshman year, and I would have had much less stress if I started working hard from the get-go. I would have gotten more involved, visited colleges earlier, and tried harder on the SAT. I didn’t realize how competitive it is or how much I’d care about the ultimate result.
-- Taylor L.
The Truth? College Admissions Is a Whole New Game
✔️ Application numbers are rising
✔️ Testing policies are shifting
✔️ Essays and activities matter more than ever
✔️ Tuition is increasing—and financial aid is confusing
No wonder so many families default to applying to 20+ schools and hoping for the best.
But the students who succeed?
They’re not the ones who figure it out as they go.
They’re the ones who start with a strategy—and stick to it.
What’s Inside?
1. Walkthrough Video
A step-by-step system to help your student:
✔️ Follow us step-by-step through the Playbook
✔️ Understand what matters most—and what doesn’t
✔️ Get focused and moving—without false starts
2. Building A College List Guide
✔️ Build a well-balanced, realistic list of great-fit schools
✔️ Clarify what actually matters in your college search
✔️ Avoid the “throw 20+ apps at the wall” approach.
3. College Visit Guide
✔️ Learn which campuses are worth visiting—and how to make the most of your time there
✔️ Know what to look for during visits
✔️ Take meaningful notes to help you refine your college list and write strong essays
4. College Visit Toolkit (Interactive Checklist + Reflections Tool)
✔️ Prepare for visits so you're not just wandering around aimlessly
✔️ Understand how to demonstrate interest at colleges that care
✔️ Transform visits into meaningful data points—not vague impressions
5. Extracurricular Activity Guide (with Case Studies)
✔️ Understand what sort of involvement stands out
✔️ Audit and elevate your current activities
✔️ Identify low-lift ways to deepen your impact
6. Activities + Achievements Tracker (Interactive Tool)
✔️ Start building your Common App activity list now
✔️ Document your impact as you go—so nothing gets forgotten
✔️ Save stress and hours when crunch time hits
Why It Works
✔️ Consultant-grade strategy—no Reddit threads or College Confidential spirals
✔️ Designed for real families—clear, actionable, and efficient
✔️ Built by a boutique firm trusted by thousands of families
✔️ Helps your student move forward with purpose—not panic
This is the foundation that scrambling seniors wish they’d built earlier.
✔️ Designed for real families—clear, actionable, and efficient
✔️ Built by a boutique firm trusted by thousands of families
✔️ Helps your student move forward with purpose—not panic
This is the foundation that scrambling seniors wish they’d built earlier.
One Success Story...
“I now understand how much work goes into the application process, and I see the extreme value you are providing. I had absolutely no idea. There is no way we would have been able to navigate this process ourselves. We definitely didn't know what we didn't know! ”
-- Marcy D.
Who Needs This
Families of 9th–11th graders who...
✔️ Want to stay ahead of the chaos—not play catch-up senior year
✔️ Prefer a smart strategy over scattered internet advice
✔️ Are short on time—but serious about doing this right
✔️ Want tools that empower students—and give parents tangible ways to help
Bonus: What's Down the Road?
The College Admissions Playbook is your launchpad.
It helps your family:
✔️ Build a strategic, balanced college list
✔️ Plan visits that actually move the needle
✔️ Prioritize what matters most—starting now
✔️ Organize your achievements before crunch time
✔️ Lay the foundation for standout applications later
No guesswork. No confusion.
Just a smarter, earlier start.
Why in College Consulting?
We’re not influencers. We’re not a massive online admissions conglomerate. We’re a boutique college consulting firm trusted by families across the U.S.
Our team has helped thousands of students get into colleges they love—with less stress and more confidence.
The College Admissions Playbook is how we’re bringing that same clarity and strategy to more families—starting with yours.
Our team has helped thousands of students get into colleges they love—with less stress and more confidence.
The College Admissions Playbook is how we’re bringing that same clarity and strategy to more families—starting with yours.
Frequently Asked Questions