Golden Ticket students benefit from a highly personalized approach to their college admissions process.
Whether starting early in their high school career, or a few months before they apply, we customize our services to fit each student’s needs.
Golden Ticket Admissions Package Plans
Golden Ticket Admissions offers several package plans, maximized for current juniors and seniors. The differences between each are primarily in the number of schools a student is applying to, and a more all-inclusive bevy of services as more schools are added.
THE PACKAGES
Application Essentials Package
Strategy, Common Application, and UC Application
Includes:
Higher Level College Admissions Strategy
Research & compilation of a customized Preliminary College List based on the student's academic and extracurricular profile, interests, and preferences
Recommendation Letter Strategy and up to 3 rounds of edits on Narrative Resume or Teacher Recommendation Form
Access to a wide array of admissions resources: Tips for school visits, timeline for junior through senior years; access to >20 sample successful personal statements, summer program directory, etc.
Phone, email, and video conferencing on an as-needed basis to address admissions-related questions as they arise (ie. school list, strategy, testing, teacher recs, waitlist & deferral strategy, etc)
Up to 2 rounds of edits and feedback on the Activity List
Brainstorming, full Essay Outline & up to 4 rounds edits for the 650-word Common Application Essay
Essay brainstorming & up to 4 rounds edits for four 350-word UC Essays
Bronze Ticket
Package
Strategy, Common Application, UC Application, & 7 additional schools
Includes all services outlined in the Essentials plan PLUS:
Essay brainstorming & up to 4 rounds of edits on essays and supplements for up to 7 additional schools.
Silver Ticket
Package*
Strategy, Common Application, UC Application, Comprehensive Review, Interview Prep, & 11 additional schools
Includes all services outlined in the Essentials plan PLUS:
Comprehensive Final Review of all applications.
Interview Preparation: 2 mock interviews, immediate live feedback & interview tips.
Essay brainstorming & up to 4 rounds of edits on essays and supplements for up to 11 additional schools.
Golden Ticket
Package*
Strategy, Common Application, UC Application, Comprehensive Review, Interview Prep, & 15 additional schools
Includes all services outlined in the Essentials plan PLUS:
Comprehensive Final Review of all applications.
Interview Preparation: 2 mock interviews, immediate live feedback & interview tips.
Essay brainstorming & up to 4 rounds of edits on essays and supplements for up to 15 additional schools.
Platinum Ticket
Package*
Strategy, Common Application, UC Application, Comprehensive Review, Interview Prep, 19 additional schools, & Merit Scholarships
Includes all services outlined in the Essentials plan PLUS:
Interview Preparation: 2 mock interviews, immediate live feedback & interview tips.
Essay brainstorming & up to 4 rounds of edits on essays and supplements for up to 19 additional schools.
Essay brainstorming & up to 4 rounds edits on up to 3 additional essays for scholarship and merit aid.
*For students applying to several highly selective institutions (those with ≤10% acceptance rates) we strongly recommend enrolling in a Silver, Golden, or Platinum package to ensure ample support with an appropriate balance of ‘reach,’ ‘match,’ and ‘likely’ schools.
Hourly & Early College Counseling
Younger students come to us at many different stages in their admissions journeys. Because their needs vary greatly, Golden Ticket Admissions bills at an hourly rate for admissions support with 9th and 10th graders. For those who envision investing substantial time during freshman or sophomore year (ie. developing essays for summer enrichment programs, mentorship through specialized extracurricular activities, etc), customized early counseling packages may be designed upon request.
Similarly, families with package plans may opt for services beyond what is outlined in their specific package at the hourly rate.
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Packages Guide
“Because of Ariel's coaching, not only did my son have the opportunity to choose from two of the top tier schools in the U.S., but the process was managed flawlessly.”
“Ariel is absolutely the best college counselor in the Bay Area! My son applied to two colleges and got into both - Yale (EA) and Stanford (RD). Because of Ariel's coaching, not only did my son have the opportunity to choose from two of the top tier schools in the U.S., but the process was managed flawlessly. I'll be forever grateful for the advice and assistance Ariel provided to my son because not only is he thriving at Stanford now, but she helped him get a better understanding of himself and become more self reflective.” - Susan B.
“Ariel was very kind and super supportive of my daughter! Ariel is strength-based and always gave my daughter lots of praise to keep her motivated. She kept my daughter on a tight timeline, which I greatly appreciated. Arie was also a great editor of my daughter's essays and provided useful feedback regarding phrasing and tone. Most importantly, Ariel is a kind and sincere person.” - Sonia A.
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