Dr. Nathan Hurwitz ◊ College Admissions Consulting
Strategic college admissions guidance for ambitious applicants
Services & Investment
Strategic, Professor-Level College Admissions Guidance
Deliberate. Structured. Individualized.
The college admissions process demands more than strong grades and good intentions. It requires clear positioning, disciplined execution, and a cohesive story. I guide students through a high-touch strategy that builds clarity and confidence.
I work with a limited number of families each year to ensure depth and responsiveness.
How Engagement Begins
It begins with a 30-Minute family strategy call.
During that conversation, we:
• Clarify goals & timeline
• Assess selectivity & fit
• Confirm the appropriate level of support
After the call, you’ll receive a clear scope and next steps to move forward.
Founder's Engagement
(Flagship Service)
When this tier is right: Your student is in 8th or 9th grade. You want one person guiding the entire process — academic planning, activities, testing strategy, and all application work — from sophomore year through senior April. You want the most comprehensive engagement this practice offers.
What's included:
Year 1 — 10th-grade spring through 11th-grade summer (the foundation year)
Monthly working sessions with the family. Quarterly with the student. Academic course planning for 11th and 12th grade. Activities-portfolio audit and refinement. Summer planning. Initial standardized testing strategy. The early narrative work — what this student is actually about, and how that shows up coherently across what they choose to do.
Year 2 — 11th grade (the strategic year)
Continued monthly sessions. College-list construction, starting broadly in the fall, narrowed to 8–12 schools by July. Campus visits planned and prepped. Standardized testing executed and re-evaluated. Recommendation-letter strategy. Personal statement first draft by August.
Year 3 — 12th grade (the application year)
Bi-weekly sessions through the application window. Every essay, every supplement, every interview. Strategic decisions on early action, early decision, single-choice early action — calibrated to this student. Decision-day conversations as offers come back. Through May 1 of senior year.
$28,000–$36,000 per year, depending on scope and timing.
Paid in installments across the engagement. Limited availability, only twelve families per cycle. By application only.
How families think about the math: It is, mechanically, less than one semester of tuition at the schools most Founders' families are aiming at.
★★★★★
Early decisions came out before Christmas, and A. was accepted to MIT!! You gave her focus and pulled everything together. The interview prep made all the difference in the world. We are all thrilled.
Parent of A.B., enrolled at MIT
★★★★★
So far, N. has received acceptance letters from Princeton and Virginia Tech. We have our hearts set on Princeton, but he insists on waiting until everything comes in and weighing the pros and cons of each school. He would not be in such a good position without you!
Parent of N.G., enrolled at Princeton University
Premier Concierge Admission
(Extended Strategic Partnership)
For families seeking the highest level of strategic involvement – particularly when navigating highly selective or mission-driven institutions.
Includes Comprehensive Strategy, plus:
• Priority scheduling & expedited review
• Ongoing strategic recalibration (monthly parent meetings)
• Expanded scholarship & merit positioning
• Decision-phase comparison & counseling
• Direct access for time-sensitive questions
Not more volume — more strategic depth. This boutique engagement is intentionally limited to preserve focus and continuity.
$18,000–$25,000.
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Priority scheduling, monthly parent meetings, and extended essay support included
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Families targeting 3+ highly selective or Ivy-adjacent institutions
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Scope determined during initial strategy call
Limited to 8-10 students per admissions cycle.
Comprehensive Admission Strategy
(Full-Service Guidance)
For families seeking a full, start-to-finish admissions strategy and oversight.
• Positioning & academic planning
• Strategic college list development
• Activities refinement & narrative cohesion
• Personal statement & supplemental essays
• Interview preparation
• Final application review
• Parent check-ins
$9,000–$14,000 per year, depending on scope and timing.
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Junior or senior year engagement determines the lower end of the range
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Sophomore year start with full positioning work determines the upper end
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Number of target schools and essay volume affect final scope
Limited availability each cycle.
Focused Essay & Narrative Development
For students with a college list seeking professor-level writing oversight.
• Clear thematic direction
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Reflective depth
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Cohesive narrative structure
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Authentic voice
$4,000 — $8,000 depending on scope
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Personal statement only determines the lower end
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Personal statement plus multiple supplementals determines the upper end
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Number of schools and supplemental volume set during scoping conversation
Targeted Strategic Consultations
A limited number of hourly consultations are available for targeted guidance (planning, list review, application audits, essay consults).
$275 per hour.
Performing Arts (BFA) Admission
Specialized guidance for applicants in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Vocal Performance. Performing arts admissions require both artistic and academic positioning.
• Prescreen & repertoire strategy
• Audition coaching
• Artist statement & essay development
• Cohesive application messaging
This work draws directly on my experience as a Broadway and international conductor and as a university professor.
$10,000–$15,000.
Investment Philosophy
This is boutique, high-oversight work. Fees reflect limited capacity and depth of involvement. Families often value the shift from anxiety to clarity as much as the outcome itself — and the confidence that carries beyond the admissions cycle.
Who Is This Ideal For?
This work is best suited for families who:
• Prefer thoughtful strategy over shortcuts
• Are targeting competitive institutions
• Value structure and accountability
• Prefer boutique oversight rather than large-firm volume
Not a fit for one-off editing or transactional services.
What You'll Gain
Students leave with stronger applications, clearer direction, and greater confidence. The goal is not simply admission — it is readiness.