Why I Changed My College Admissions Consulting Fee Schedule
I used to only work with families who could afford a multi-year college admissions consulting package. I don’t do that anymore, and the reason has stayed the same since the day I changed it.
Why the old model didn’t sit right
Great college admissions advice shouldn’t only be available to families who can commit thousands of dollars up front. That model rewards families who can pay for access, not families who need the guidance most — and over time, that gap started to bother me more than the convenience of a predictable retainer.
What the new model actually offers
So I restructured everything into flat-rate, single sessions: two hundred fifty dollars, fifty-five minutes, real guidance, no long-term commitment required. Whether a family needs help with one essay or the whole strategy, they can walk in, get real answers, and walk out with a plan — nothing more required than that one hour.
Do's & Don'ts
DO | DON'T |
✓ Book a single session for a specific problem, not a whole package. | ✗ Don’t assume real guidance requires a multi-year retainer. |
✓ Come with the most pressing question first — sessions can build from there. | ✗ Don’t wait to book because you don’t have “enough” to talk about. |
✓ Return only when there’s a new concrete need, not on a preset schedule. | ✗ Don’t feel pressure to sign up for ongoing sessions after the first one. |
✓ Expect a plan to leave with, not just encouragement. | ✗ Don’t rule out a session because of what other consultants typically charge. |
DR. HURWITZ'S TAKE Whether you need help with one essay or the whole strategy, you can walk in, get real answers, and walk out with a plan. That sentence is the whole reason I rebuilt the pricing model — accessibility isn’t a marketing line here, it’s the actual structure. |
Ready for a clear, honest read on where your student stands? Book a single $250 / 55-minute session anytime with Dr. Nathan Hurwitz — no long-term package required. hurwitzadmissions.com | nathan@hurwitzadmissions.com | (203) 613-9262 |
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