Real Results for Real Families — Class of 2025
98.7% of families were happy with their results and felt the investment paid off.

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Beat-Our-Fee Guarantee* "We beat our fee, or work for free!"
*Through the strategies in our Wake Me Financial Aid services, we will identify ways for you to save more than our fee.
Financial Aid Form Preparation
- Form Preparation: We help you accurately prepare all required financial aid forms, including the FAFSA, CSS Profile, and state/institutional forms.
- Deadline Management: We track important deadlines to ensure all forms are submitted on time, so you don’t miss out on aid.
- Updates and Amendments: We assist with any needed updates or amendments to reflect changes in your financial situation.
- SAI Reduction & Aid Maximization: We offer strategies to lower your Student Aid Index (SAI) and maximize financial aid
College Savings Strategies
- Maximize Scholarships: We help you find and secure more scholarships to reduce your college costs.
- College Recommendations: We will identify colleges that offer the biggest discounts and compete with each other.
- Cost Projections for Unlimited Schools: We provide cost projections for any schools you’re considering, helping you make the best financial decisions.
- Loan Comparison and Review: We evaluate student loan options to help you make informed choices.
- Personalized College Budget: We create a custom college budget based on your needs.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Appeals
- Review of Financial Aid Award: We go over your financial aid award letter to explain all grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study options.
- Assessment of Financial Situation: We help you identify any changes or circumstances not captured in your initial aid application.
- Craft Appeal Strategy: We guide you in writing strong appeal letters to make the best case for more financial aid and/or scholarships.
Wake Me Family Benefits
- Unlimited one-on-one expert guidance—so you’re never on your own
- Proven strategies to avoid costly mistakes and unlock more aid
- A curated list of low-interest loan options and 1,500 scholarships for in-college students
- Live workshops to keep you informed and ahead
- Timely emails with expert tips, reminders, and updates
- Peace of mind knowing college is possible—and no free money is left behind
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Building a Strong Foundation
- Personalized Support: Individualized guidance based on career aspirations, academic strengths, extracurricular interests, and personal values.
- Career Guidance: Career surveys, exploration of career fields, and matching major courses of study.
- Optimized Course Selection: Guidance on high school course selection that aligns with college and career goals.
- Extracurricular Activities: Assistance in developing a strategic, well-rounded profile that showcases leadership, passions, and relevant activities.
- Summer Plans: Support in maximizing summer opportunities, such as internships and career exploration.
Research & College Selection
- Researching Colleges and Defining Criteria: Creating an initial college list based on career/major alignment, academic “fit,” and financial expectations.
- Refining College Selection: Narrowing down the list based on academic fit, career/internship opportunities, and cost of attendance.
Application Strategy & Execution
- Application Strategy: Crafting a compelling narrative for applications that highlights strengths and achievements.
- Personal Statement: Unlimited support for brainstorming, drafting, and revising main essays, such as the Common App essay or UC Personal Insight Questions.
- Supplemental Essays: Guidance on up to four supplemental essays.
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR): Assistance with selecting recommenders, providing instructions, and drafting thank-you letters.
- Application Review: Comprehensive feedback and suggestions on college applications
Navigating Decisions & Outcomes
- Waitlist and Deferral Assistance: Guidance on communicating with admissions offices to improve acceptance chances.
- Decision Support: Help with final acceptance decisions, considering factors like financial aid, academic fit, and campus culture.
Capped at 20 hours of help
Juniors & Seniors
$1,137/month
6 months
Freshmen & Sophomores
$568/month
12 months
"Wake Me When It's Over" Full-Service Packages & Pricing
Comprehensive 1:1 Services
Financial Aid
$3,499
Admissions
$3,499
Combo
$6,499
Financial Aid
$3,499
Admissions
$3,499
Combo
(Includes Both)
$6,499
Real Results for Real Families — Class of 2025
98.7% of families were happy with their results and felt the investment paid off.

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