Pricing for independent consultants

Annual plans sized to your caseload.

College Kickstart for Independent Consultants is priced by the size of students you want to cover for the season - one simple annual fee. When you do the math, your cost per student works out to approximately one hour of your billable time. We're confident we can save you that hour many times over.

All plans are designed for a single counselor. HECA and IECA members receive a 20% discount on any plan.

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$1,100

for 10 students covered this season

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HECA and IECA members can contact us for a 20% discount promo code.
Included in every plan

Data, analysis, and family-ready deliverables.

Every Independent Consultant subscription includes:

Enriched admissions data

Continuously updated data across 790+ U.S. four-year institutions, sourced from the Common Data Set, institutional research, factbooks, and press releases.

Resident and non-resident admission rates

Tracked for 30+ selected public universities.

Key application requirements

Essays, recommendations, interviews, and testing policies tracked by institution.

Affordability data

Need-based and merit-based aid ratings for every covered school.

Standardized testing policies

Actively tracked and updated as policies change.

Personalized Plan Reports

Branded, professional deliverables customizable with your logo and commentary.

Email-based technical support

Responsive support throughout the season.

Full feature list

Everything your practice needs to advise with current data.

Data & Analysis

  • Enriched Admissions Data
  • Student Profile
  • List Analysis
  • Early Admission Strategy
  • Action Plan
  • Plan Details

Consultant Tools

  • Counselor Dashboard
  • Counselor Adjustments
  • Personalized Plan Reporting

Practice Management

  • Large Practice Solution

Frequently asked questions

How does College Kickstart pricing for independent consultants work?

Plans are priced by the number of students you want to cover for the year - one fee covering January 1st through December 31st. Choose the plan that matches your expected caseload for the season.

Is the price per counselor or per practice?

Listed plans are designed for a single counselor. Larger practices with multiple consultants serving 60 or more students annually should contact us about the Large Practice Solution.

What discount is available for HECA and IECA members?

HECA and IECA members receive a 20% discount on any College Kickstart for Counselors plan. Contact us to receive your promo code before signing up.

What happens if I need to add more students mid-season?

Contact us and we'll work with you to ensure your plan reflects the adjusted student count.

Does the plan include admissions data updates throughout the year?

Yes. Admissions data, testing policies, and platform updates are delivered continuously throughout the subscription year at no additional cost.

What is the Large Practice Solution?

The Large Practice Solution is designed for practices with multiple consultants managing 60 or more students annually. It includes multi-user support, student outcome tracking, and practice-level reporting. Contact us for pricing and details.

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