How Cohort works
Learn how Cohort gets students ahead in college admissions step-by-step.
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1-on-1 Mentorship
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Build your college admissions strategy with world-class advisors from diverse backgrounds and fields. Advisors are recent college grads from top schools working in high-demand careers.
Strategy Sessions
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Advisors lead small group strategy sessions so students know exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.
Cohort Platform
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The Cohort platform keeps students accountable by tracking every step, proactively providing the next big thing to focus on.
Cohort supports the entire high school journey
Traditional 1:1 counseling
Pricing
Live 1:1 essay editing
$600/school year
Resume building
College list support
Full application reviews
1:1 interview prep
Proactive nudges on improvement areas
On-demand access to 25+ advisors
Community of students
$6,000+ on average
AI self-help tools
Other supports
Workshops
Weekly recorded workshops on countless college & career topics.
Resource library
Access PDFs of past successful applications, templates, and guides to navigate the admissions process!
AI tools
Custom AI tools for 24/7 help with essay brainstorming, essay editing, and more!
Cohort catches students up no matter where they begin
Build a strong foundation in academics and activities that spark enthusiasm
9th grade
Narrow down interests and activities to invest in places that inspire joy, with an eye toward college admissions
10th grade
Create lasting impact in activities and craft initial college admissions strategy (essays, college list, Common App, etc.)
11th grade
Perfect and submit complete applications, apply for financial aid/scholarships, navigate waitlists/deferrals, and ultimately prepare for college
*Note: for students joining in 12th grade, we devote extra time and resources to ensure they catch up
12th grade
Cohort helps with the following and more:
Polish your essays to tell a compelling story about you
Essays
Resume-building
Build both impact and enthusiasm in activities that matter
Develop your applicant profile, build an attainable college list, optimize early apps
Application strategy
Learn financial aid strategies and how to apply for scholarships
Financial aid & scholarships
Interviews
Get coached on how to make an excellent impression in your college interviews
Influence your recommenders to get the best letters of rec you can
Letters of rec
Utilize every aspect of the Common App to your advantage
Common App
Demystify “test-optional” policies, ensure test scores are an asset rather than a drawback
Standardized testing
Book an intro call with us
During your intro meeting, we will:
Ask where you or your child is in the application process
Give you suggestions on next steps based on your unique situation
Discuss how Cohort’s approach can help
We look forward to speaking with you!