Pricing for students and parents

Choose the plan that fits your college list.

Plans

Standard

$50 per season

6 to 12 colleges

  • Build a balanced list covering up to 12 colleges
  • Enriched admissions data across 790+ U.S. four-year institutions
  • Personalized list analysis and early admission strategy
  • Action plan to keep applications on track
Standard plan
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Premium

$125 per season

6 to 30 colleges

  • Everything in Plus
  • Need-based affordability ratings by school
  • Merit-based 5-star ratings by school
  • Merit consideration deadlines where available
Premium plan
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Compare Standard, Plus, and Premium.

Feature Standard Plus Premium
Annual Price $50 $80 $125
Colleges covered 6 to 12 6 to 20 6 to 30
Enriched admissions data (790+ institutions) ✓ ✓ ✓
Standardized testing policies ✓ ✓ ✓
Student profile & list analysis ✓ ✓ ✓
Early admission strategy ✓ ✓ ✓
Action plan ✓ ✓ ✓
School details & plan views ✓ ✓ ✓
Departmental admission data (600+ departments for 80+ institutions) × ✓ ✓
Resident/non-resident admission rates × ✓ ✓
Key application requirements × ✓ ✓
Need-based affordability ratings × × ✓
Merit-based 5-star ratings and deadlines × × ✓
Included in every plan

The core planning tools every family needs.

Regardless of which plan you choose, every College Kickstart subscription includes:

Enriched admissions data

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

Standardized testing policies

Actively tracked and updated as policies change.

List analysis

Personalized assessment of your college list balance across Likelies, Targets, Reaches, and Long Shots.

Early admission strategy

Personalized recommendations to capitalize on Early Decision and Early Action opportunities.

Action plan

Sequenced application timeline based on deadlines and notification dates for every school on your list.

Frequently asked questions

Which College Kickstart plan is right for me?

Start with Standard if you have a straightforward list of 12 or fewer schools and want core list analysis and early admission guidance. Upgrade to Plus if you're applying to schools with competitive departments or want application requirement tracking. Choose Premium if affordability and financial aid are important factors in your decision.

Do I need to sign up if my school counselor uses College Kickstart?

No. If your high school counselor or independent consultant uses College Kickstart, they will send you an email invite. You do not need to purchase a separate plan.

What is the difference between Standard and Plus?

The key upgrade from Standard to Plus is access to department-level admission data covering 600+ departments across 80+ popular institutions, resident and non-resident admission rates for public universities, and application requirement tracking - critical if you're applying to selective programs or large public universities.

What does the Premium plan add over Plus?

Premium adds need-based affordability ratings, merit-based 5-star ratings, and merit consideration deadlines where available, so affordability is part of the plan from the beginning.

How long does a plan last?

All plans cover the full college application season from January 1 through December 31, 2026.

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