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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cohort supports the entire high school journey

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Traditional 1:1 counseling

Pricing

$700/school year

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Live 1:1 essay editing

Resume building

On-demand access to 25+ advisors

$6,000+ on average

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College list support

1:1 interview prep

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Full application reviews

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Proactive nudges on improvement areas

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Community of students

AI self-help tools

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Other supports

Workshops

Weekly recorded workshops on countless college & career topics.

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Resource library

Access PDFs of past successful applications, templates, and guides to navigate the admissions process!

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AI tools

Custom AI tools for 24/7 help with essay brainstorming, essay editing, and more!

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What our students say

Cohort catches students up no matter where they begin

Build a strong foundation in academics and activities that spark enthusiasm

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9th grade

Narrow down interests and activities to invest in places that inspire joy, with an eye toward college admissions

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10th grade

Create lasting impact in activities and craft initial college admissions strategy (essays, college list, Common App, etc.)

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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

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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!