Confident Applications. Brighter Futures.

Whether you're just starting the college journey or mapping out final choices, our admissions plans guide your student with purpose, clarity, and expert strategy—so they can thrive, not just apply.

Our Framework and Master Builder Plans are perfect for students who begin planning and working on their college journey during the high school junior year.

CHOOSE THE PLAN THAT FITS YOUR FAMILY BEST

Because every student is unique—and so is every path to college—Admissions Architect offers three distinct plans, tailored to different goals, timelines, and levels of support.

Framework Plan

Application List is Mainly State Universities & Competitive Liberal Arts Colleges

$4997

$13,897 VALUE

Monthly Payment Plan Available

Perfect For:

Families who's teen will apply to 4-5 moderately competitive, state or private, universities or liberal arts colleges. They are focused more on schools that are a "right-fit" so that their teen's academic interest will grow rather than colleges that are fiercely competitive to get into. They are seeking a guided, thoughtful approach from our professionals to help their teen gain a solid understanding of their intended career/college major path and advice on how to align their high school courses and activities/experiences to complete strong applications that will improve their number of acceptances and/or maximize the funding the student receives from each college to make attendance more affordable.

Your student will:

  • Build a meaningful, well-balanced college list

  • Create a standout personal statement and a limited amount of supplemental essays that reflects their voice and tells their most important story

  • Stay organized and focused without being overwhelmed

  • Learn how to enhance and present their activities with impact and clarity respectively

  • Align coursework with career and college major.

What's Included:

  • Support choosing 4–5 well-matched colleges

  • Guidance about which application path (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision) that will maximize their admissions and scholarship odds.

  • Common App essay coaching + 1–2 supplemental essays

  • Résumé/activity list review

  • Testing timeline and test-optional guidance

  • Guidance on letters of recommendation

  • Evaluation and guidance on HS courses

  • Personalized application calendar

  • Access to private client discounted services for SAT Prep, AP Prep and Research / Internship opportunities.

Master Builder Plan

Application List has 1-2 Top 100 Colleges

$6997

$17,597 VALUE

Monthly Payment Plan Available

Perfect For:

Families who's teen has taken a rigorous academic journey and will apply to up to 10 colleges that include 1-2 Top 100 Universities/Colleges that have low acceptance rates. They are looking for experienced guidance that will help the student align their career goals, activities/experiences and academic preparation to position their teen as an exceptional college applicant that improves their % chance of acceptance.

Your student will:

  • Thoughtfully explore their interests and attributes to better understand who they are, how that aligns with their targeted careers and why specific colleges are best positioned to help them succeed in life.

  • Strategically build a college list that reflects their academic, personal and career goals

  • Tell their story through essays that feel authentic—and impressive

  • Align their academic and extracurricular journey with their college aspirations

  • Feel supported, calm, and prepared throughout the process

What's Included:

  • Full essay support (Common App + supplements for up to 10 colleges that may or may-not include Top 100 colleges/programs)

  • Personalized college list strategy

  • Advanced résumé/activity list positioning

  • Comprehensive SAT/ACT strategy + test-optional advising

  • Recommendation letter coaching and support materials

  • Merit aid and scholarship positioning

  • Full deadline tracking and project management system

  • Access to Admissions Architect’s digital planning tools.

  • Access to private client discounted services for

    SAT Prep, AP Prep and Research / Internship

    opportunities.

Master Builder Plus Plan

Application List has 3+ Top 100 Colleges

$9997

$30,000+ VALUE

Monthly Payment Plan Available

Perfect For:

Families who's teen is similar to those in our Master Builder Plan profile but are looking to apply to MORE than 10 universities that will include 3+ Top 100 schools, honors college/university scholars programs and need experienced guidance to craft exceptional applications. These students work only with our most accomplished consultants because of the complexity of their preparation and application strategy.

Your student will:

  • In addition to everything in the Master Builder Plan, receive personalized, unlimited support from discovery to decision

  • Build a powerful, cohesive application narrative with a customized strategy across multiple competitive schools

  • Stay motivated, empowered, and excited—not stressed

What's Included:

  • Everything in the Master Builder Plan

  • Unlimited support for all essays and materials without any limit on the number of competitive colleges or programs.

  • Priority access to our most skilled experts with expertise highly competitive college admissions

  • Ongoing strategy for scholarships and high-demand deadlines

  • Flexible support tailored to evolving needs

  • Access to private client discounted services for

    SAT Prep, AP Prep and Research / Internship

    opportunities.

Not Sure Which Plan Fits?

View our side-by-side comparison to understand exactly what’s included and how each plan supports your student’s goals.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

What Other Families Ask

What’s the difference between your plans and what our school counselor offers?

School counselors play an important role, but they often have large caseloads and limited time for individualized strategy. Our plans offer personalized, one-on-one guidance focused entirely on your student’s goals, strengths, and college list. We dive deep into essays, timelines, positioning, and scholarship strategy—things most school counselors simply don’t have the time or resources to do thoroughly.

How do I know which plan is right for my student?

If your student is applying to a small number of schools with straightforward applications, the Framework Plan is often a great fit. For students aiming for selective colleges, scholarships, or honors programs, our Master Builder Plans offer deeper support across essays, positioning, and strategy. We’re happy to talk it through with you. You don’t have to figure it out alone. In our free consultation, we’ll talk through your student’s timeline, goals, and school list to recommend the best fit. Book a free consultation zoom meeting here.

Is it too late to start if we’re already in senior year?

Not at all! We offer special packages just for seniors—including our Blueprint Packages—that provide focused support on essays and applications even in the later stages. The sooner we connect, the more we can help streamline the process and reduce stress.

Do you help with college essays, interviews, and scholarships?

Yes! Essay planning, revision, and strategy are included in all plans. Our Master Builder Plans we also support interviews, honors programs, and scholarship applications—making sure your student puts their best foot forward in every part of the process. With the plus plan, this is unlimited. With the Master Builder Plan we support 1-2 Ivy/Ivy+ or honors college selections.

When is the best time to begin college planning?

Ideally, we start working with students in 8th grade as they transition to high school. This helps us to plan with the student each year that is represented on their admissions application. But, the second most often starting point is the end of 10th, beginning of 11th grade, when there’s still time to shape academic choices, activities, and goals. But no matter when you start, we’ll meet your teen where they are and guide them forward with a clear plan and expert perspective.

Can we start small and upgrade later?

Absolutely. Some families start with the Framework Plan and move into Master Builder or Plus as their needs expand.

My child isn’t a strong writer—can this still work?

Definitely. Our essay coaching is built to support students of all writing levels. We help them find their voice—and write with clarity and heart.

How much parent involvement is needed?

You’ll always be in the loop, but we take the lead so you don’t have to drive the process. Most parents tell us they feel relieved and reassured once we’re on board. You’ll receive regular updates, and we’ll let you know when decisions or feedback are needed—but your student does the heavy lifting with our expert support. And, you can always book a Parent Catch-Up meeting whenever you like.

Can you help us decide where to apply based on financial aid or merit scholarships?

Absolutely. We understand that financial fit matters just as much as academic and social fit. We’ll help you explore colleges that align with your family’s priorities, including those known for generous merit aid or strong need-based support, and guide you in identifying scholarships worth pursuing.

Can we mix and match parts of the plans?

Our plans are designed to meet most families where they are, but we know every situation is unique. If your needs shift mid-process, we’re flexible. You can always upgrade or adjust your plan based on how your student’s goals evolve—and we’ll help you make that call if the time comes.

My student is very self-motivated—do we still need this level of support?

Motivation is a wonderful starting point, and we love working with ambitious students! Even driven teens benefit from structure, expert guidance, and feedback. Our work allows them to channel their energy effectively—and saves families hours of second-guessing or stressing over the details.

Do you help with Early Action or Early Decision applications?

Yes! We help families decide which colleges and application types make the most sense based on admissions strategy, deadlines, and financial aid considerations. We’ll map out what’s due when, and make sure everything is submitted confidently and on time—whether it’s EA, ED, or rolling admission.

What if my student isn’t sure what they want to study yet?

That’s completely normal—many students are still exploring. We guide them through interest discovery, values-based list building, and help them articulate their story even if they’re undecided. In fact, some of our most powerful essays come from students who are still figuring it out.

One more thing....

Built by Admissions Architect

With over 35 years of experience, we don’t just guide students—we empower them. We meet every family where they are, build a custom plan, and help them create meaningful applications that open real doors.

Whether you’re applying to two colleges or ten, we’ll make the process feel lighter, more joyful, and filled with purpose.

🧱 Building their future—one application at a time.

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