Services

Choose our College Admission Package (CAP) or utilize a variety of a la carte services using our Hourly Package (which can be purchased in 10-hour increments). Inquire about our hourly rates.

Here’s what you can expect from each service:

Ten-Point College Admission Package (CAP)

Expert guidance throughout the college selection and application process. All a la carte services are included, plus ongoing strategic planning and support for the admissions process.

Benefits exclusive to this College Admissions Package:

  • Additional personal assessment that focuses on career-area matches
  • Guidance with the college research process and shaping final college list
  • Essay support and final application review for up to ten colleges
  • Second mock interview, if needed
  • Ongoing support for choosing and pursuing extracurricular activities tailored to student’s particular interests and strengths
  • Continuous educational support and advice to optimize student academic performance

Due to the extensive time commitment to each client, a limited number of these packages are available. CAP clients receive priority access to the consultant.

Prices for comprehensive and a la carte are subject to change, including surge pricing closer to admission deadlines.

College Admission Guidance

A La Carte

1

Admissions Strategy

Includes surveys, pre-meeting material review, and a 1.5–2 hour personal meeting with Lead Counselor Stephanie Bartling. This evaluation provides an overall assessment of the student’s position within the admissions and financial aid process.

Recommendations include how to select the following to enhance college acceptance:

  • Standardized tests
  • Course schedule
  • Coursework priorities
  • Recommendation writers
  • Extracurricular activities
  • College match

This service benefits high school students in any grade who want to strengthen their position before the college selection and application process.

2

Activities Evaluation and Mapping

Focused advice on choosing and pursuing activities tailored to a student’s personal and academic interests and strengths. Helps identify and develop interests and explore potential college majors while strengthening qualifications for college applications.

Activities and Mapping
3

Common Application Completion

Assist the student with completing the Common Application through final review. Special attention is given to the activities section to ensure the applicant’s responses tell a cohesive story. Essays not included.

4

Comprehensive College List

Create a personalized, targeted list of 15–20 colleges based on academics, interests, finances, and fit, divided by Reach, Possible, and Likely.

5

Main Essay Development

Provide one-on-one support for writing a personalized and compelling application essay, from brainstorming to final draft, with feedback from national-level writer Linda Lowen.

  • Educating students on personal essay genre
  • Brainstorming topics and outlining structure
  • Editing through 4–8 drafts
  • Refining voice, clarity, and narrative flow
6

Supplementary Essay Development

Assist the student in writing short, distinctive supplementary essays (≈ 250 words) required by many colleges.

7

Resume

Develop a polished resume for college applications and internships.

8

Interview Preparation

Mock interview and feedback to prepare for college admissions and professional interviews.

9

College Research, Visits, and Communication Strategies

Learn how to research colleges, plan visits, and demonstrate interest effectively to strengthen your admissions profile.

10

Final Decision and Financial Aid Review

Guidance for families during final decision-making, including waitlist management and financial aid negotiations.

Special Talents Development and Recruitment

Art Portfolio Development and Evaluation: Professional artist and portfolio reviewer Erin Nowak helps artists create compelling portfolios. Past students have been accepted to FIT, SCAD, TUFTS/MassArt, and more.

Athletic Recruitment: Guide athletes in defining goals, creating recruiting strategies, and communicating with coaches.

Art and Film Talent Development

Early College Roadmap Package

9th and 10th graders: Monthly guidance for academic and personal growth to prepare for admissions success.

11th graders: Comprehensive planning for testing, activities, and college research to optimize results.

First-Year College Support Package

Support for first-year students navigating academics, campus resources, and balance for continued success.

General Educational Consulting

Hourly consulting for deferrals, K–12 school choice, testing, motivation, and academic strategy.

Pro Bono Consulting

New Bridge is committed to educational equity through pro bono services. Each year, Stephanie Bartling, Harry Bauld, and Linda Lowen provide free consulting to underserved students. We are proud of our QuestBridge student attending Williams College.

To learn more about these services, contact New Bridge Educational Consulting for a free 30-minute conversation.