At Plan on College, we developed a “Student Success Blueprint” of hand-selected services that make the biggest impact on your child’s admission and scholarship opportunities. Our coaches and counselors provide a laid back, one-on-one atmosphere to engage your student in the college process.

Personalized Student Timeline


  • Student and Parents meet with College specialist to establish the timeline for services and important deadlines for college prep, completely tailored to your student’s needs.
  • Regular check-in and follow up to make sure you and your student stay on track with the process.
  • Important reminder emails to make sure your student optimizes their chances for admission and scholarships.

Career Coaching


  • Personality, values, and interests assessments to determine a True-North career and college major fit
  • Explore career guidance strategies
  • Needs assessment for college preparedness including intellectual, emotional, social readiness for the rigors of college

True Fit & Value College Search Based On


  • Personal Criteria
  • Curriculum of Study
  • Highest Educational Value
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Highest % Need-Met with Minimal Loans

SAT vs ACT Diagnostic


  • Determine which test is best for your student
  • Outlines student’s strengths and weaknesses to increase score

SAT or ACT Prep Course


  • Effective online preparation program to identify key areas that need improvement
  • Provides personalized learning curriculum
  • Also have prep courses for PSAT & SAT subject tests

Essay Reviews


  • Two professional Essay Reviews that student can use for admission or scholarship essays.
  • You can request additional reviews for an additional fee

Scholarship Coaching Session


  • Private scholarship coaching session to identify opportunities offered by companies & organizations throughout the country
  • These scholarships are often overlooked or go unclaimed if not explored effectively

Student Admission Prep Workshop


  • Summer before senior year we offer a student workshop to help them prepare for the admission process
  • Covers tips and strategies for applications, essays, and increasing chances for admission

Aaron Boettcher, Admission Rep from University of Illinois- Springfield presenting at our 2018 Admission Prep Workshop