Complete college apps one month at a time, for just $99/month
⚠️ Late registrations open - don’t fall further behind! ⚠️
Build a strategic SAT/ACT plan
March
Put yourself in position to secure good letters of recommendation
April
Learn to research schools like a college admissions pro
May
Draft a Personal Statement (“Common App Essay”)
June
Learn the art of admissions essay writing to edit your draft
July
Develop a robust application strategy (e.g., applying ED I? REA?)
August
Do this and more with Cohort.
Junior Spring begins Mar 24th
Draft supplemental essays and finalize your Common App Essay
September
Learn the art of supplemental essays and edit drafts
October
Submit FAFSA & CSS Profile
Submit ED, EA, rolling, scholarship, and UC applications
November
Tailor and submit applications with December & early January deadlines
December
Tailor and submit applications with mid & late January deadlines
January
February
Learn how to evaluate college options
Enrollment for Senior Fall opens in June
What’s included:
1-on-1 Mentoring
Work through the college admissions process alongside a small group of peers
Large Group Sessions
Receive guidance from highly vetted mentors from 25+ top universities
Learn about pressing topics in college admissions (e.g., college lists, supplemental essays) from Cohort’s team of experts
Small Group Sessions
The Cohort Collection
Stay on track with the full Cohort Ecosystem, including our College Application Tracker, templates, guides, and more
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!
FAQs
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Unlike most college admissions counselors, Cohort does not cost many thousands of dollars. Cohort is $99/month, which includes 1-on-1 access to a go-to mentor, small group sessions, our full library of video resources, and so much more.
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We have an extremely generous pay-what-you-can option for those who are experiencing financial hardship. If this applies to you, let us know when you sign up through this form.
Additionally, Cohort is a fraction of the price of traditional 1:1 college counseling! Our group model allows us to both deliver world-class expertise at an accessible price point AND facilitate connection between students going through the process.
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Unfortunately, we have a strict cutoff after our registration deadline to ensure that every student is paired with a mentor and sorted into an appropriate small group. Cohort has registration deadlines for both Junior Spring and Senior Fall.
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Our Junior Spring program covers all aspects of the admissions process, from building college lists to knowing how to submit your applications.
Senior Fall first focuses on getting applications over the finish line, including topics like supplemental essays and college interviews. Starting in January, our attention shifts to how evaluate financial aid awards and choosing the right college based on students’ individual needs.
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From March to August, we will cover every aspect of the college admissions process. This includes finding the right schools for the college list, writing college essays, determining application strategies, and actually submitting applications through platforms like the Common App. By the end of August, students should know which schools they are applying to and have the much of their applications finished.
Fill out this form if you’d like to talk to someone live about Cohort!
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September to December, we will address application strategy, writing supplements, college interviews, and all the other nitty-gritty up until students press “submit application.” January through February, we’ll talk about strategies for choosing the right college and evaluating financial aid offers.
Fill out this form if you’d like to talk to someone live about Cohort!
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Cohort offers 1:1 mentorship, small group sessions, large group seminars, and the Cohort Collection, which provides an extensive library of videos, templates, guides, and examples for students to reference.
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There will be 2 hours of live programming each month that students are required to attend. The weekly Office Hours and regular seminars are additional resources that all students are encouraged to take advantage of.
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This program is for all US-based high school juniors and seniors looking to apply to multiple colleges.
If you want to see if you’re a good fit, complete this form!
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If you have any questions, please reach out to hq@bycohort.com.