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​College and Career Counseling

Packages

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I provide personalized college admissions guidance, career exploration, and strategic planning for students and families who want clarity, confidence, and results. Most families find that the college process requires more than just a few meetings—it requires thoughtful strategy, accountability, and expert guidance throughout the entire journey. These packages are designed to provide the right level of support based on your student’s goals and timeline.

 

Starter Strategy Package

This package is ideal for students who are already on a solid path but want personalized support to maximize the strength, clarity, and presentation of their applications before hitting "Submit." 

 

$895 -  5 Hours of Consulting

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Includes:

• Initial student and family strategy session

• Academic, extracurricular, and admissions profile review

• College list guidance and recommendations

• Application timeline planning

• Essay brainstorming & development session 

• Major and career direction discussion

• Editing of Common App/Activities/Essays as time permits

 

Best For: Students who need a strong plan and professional direction to move forward confidently.

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Testimonial: 

Henry was a motivated private school student who had already done much of the heavy lifting in the college process, but he wanted expert guidance to help “tie everything together” and put the finishing touches on his applications. Through thoughtful conversations about his goals, interests, and future plans, we refined his common application, strengthened his activities list, and elevated his supplemental essays with strategic editing and polish. The result? Henry submitted applications that felt cohesive, authentic, and compelling. He received strong offers from every college on his list.

 

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Comprehensive Application Package (⭐ Our most popular package!)

The Comprehensive Applicant Package is ideal for ambitious students pursuing competitive majors who want deeper guidance, intentional planning, and personalized support throughout the entire admissions journey. This package is ideal for current juniors and rising seniors who want full support through the application process.

 

$2,400 - 15 Hours of Consulting

 

Includes:

• Everything in the Starter Package above

• Full college list development and refinement

• Application strategy (EA, ED, RD planning)

• Essay strategy and editing

• Activities list and resume guidance

• Common App/Application review and editing

• Scholarship planning and merit strategy

• Major/career alignment advising

• Honors college and competitive program guidance

• Parent check-in calls and accountability support

 

Best For: Students who want expert guidance, structure, and support from planning through application submission.

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Testimonials:

Gavin -  Gavin was a high-achieving student with excellent grades and strong academic potential, but like many students pursuing competitive majors, he initially struggled to clearly articulate why engineering was the right fit for him. Through the Comprehensive Applicant Package, Gavin explored engineering-related activities and experiences, researched colleges and specialized opportunities, and developed the confidence and communication skills needed to present a compelling, authentic application.

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Together, we strengthened his Activities List, essays, and overall positioning while also helping him build meaningful relationships and connections that ultimately led to additional merit scholarship opportunities. Along the way, Gavin learned that admission to competitive programs requires far more than top grades — it demands thoughtful exploration, strategic storytelling, demonstrated interest, and persistence. He also gained valuable insight into navigating waitlists, maintaining communication with colleges, and continuing to refine and communicate his “why.”

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Eleanor - Eleanor came into the process highly motivated to maximize merit scholarship opportunities and was fully committed to the work required to make that happen. Through consistent weekly meetings and comprehensive college research, we carefully identified colleges that aligned with her academic interests, specific major, and financial goals. Together, we strategically built a thoughtful college list, refined her applications, and highlighted the strengths and qualities that distinguished her from other applicants.

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Throughout the year, Eleanor embraced the process with focus, curiosity, and determination — and the results were extraordinary. She was ultimately selected as the sole recipient of a full academic and housing scholarship within her major, with additional funding for summer opportunities as well. To say Eleanor and her family were thrilled would be an understatement.

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Premier Concierge Package

The Premier Concierge Package is ideal for highly motivated students and families seeking intensive, personalized support, strategic planning, and comprehensive guidance throughout every stage of the admissions and scholarship process. This is for families who want high-touch, full-service support from sophomore or junior year through senior graduation. 

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$4,800 - 25+ Hours of Consulting

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Includes:

• Everything in the Comprehensive Package above

• Priority scheduling

• Unlimited quick email/text support

• Extensive essay review and final application support

• Interview preparation

• Scholarship strategy and application planning

• Final college decision support

• Birkman Assessment included ($600 value)

• Family decision counseling during April/May of senior year

 

Best For: Families seeking highly personalized, concierge-level support with expert guidance every step of the way.

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Recent Grad Consultation - 2 hours, $500 Package price

Services can include resume editing, career exploration, job search guidance and related. 

 

Additional Services

Hourly Consulting - $195/hour

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Available for families needing targeted support outside of package offerings.

 

Why Families Choose Julie Spak Consulting

With experience in admissions, financial aid, counseling, and honors advising, Julie provides strategic guidance that helps students find their best-fit colleges while reducing family stress and creating a clear path forward. This is more than admissions advice—it is personalized coaching designed to help your student thrive. The final goal is to find the right career for your student BEFORE starting college and then matching the college to your student and their career choice. These decisions will help reduce college expenses and ensure that your student will be graduated from college in less time. 

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Ready to Get Started?

Please set up an initial consultation at:

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Let’s create a college plan that fits your student’s goals, strengths, and future.

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