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Some families spend >$500k on college counselors.
Goalseye Team
December 14, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes
In today’s competitive college admissions landscape, families are increasingly turning to expert guidance to help their children stand out. Some parents are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on personalized counseling.
What are families investing in?
Comprehensive Counseling Services:
Top-tier counselors craft strategies, leadership profiles, and long-term plans —preparing students for every aspect of the application process. Services cost $15,000 to $500,000—and sometimes more.¹
Insider Expertise:
Many high-end consultants leverage their experience as former admissions officers to provide insights that ensure students’ profiles match what elite schools want.
Passion Projects with Purpose:
One of the most critical elements in a standout application is a well-crafted passion project. Counselors help students design impactful, unique projects—such as launching non-profits or creating tech solutions—that demonstrate leadership, creativity, and initiative.
How can Goalseye help you level the playing field?
Goalseye empowers families to invest in the most impactful part of the admissions process: standout passion projects—without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars.
How it works:
Early start: Exploration begins as early as 8th grade.
Long-term planning incentivized by instant gratification: A multi-year plan is broken into daily tasks tailored to student’s interests. Students check off small wins, earning rewards as they work toward big goals.
Personalized, structured guidance: From planning and research to launching projects, Goalseye provides structure every step of the way.
Emphasis on authenticity: Activities reflect students' real passions, creating compelling stories for admissions.
Gamified app kids love: Students enjoy game-like features while earning virtual and real-world rewards, keeping motivation high.
Goalseye is like a video game.
With Goalseye, families can unlock their child's potential and create an admissions strategy that highlights their authentic strengths —all while keeping it fun and stress-free.
Want to learn more about how Goalseye helps your child stand out to colleges?
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