Frequently asked questions

  • The Grad Plan™ is a coaching program designed to help students — and their parents — make confident, practical decisions about college and career paths before tuition is on the line.

    Unlike traditional counseling, we use a research-backed behavioral coaching framework that aligns passions with purpose, helping families invest wisely and avoid costly detours.

  • PATHS™ stands for Passions, Abilities, Trends, Habits, and Story — the five pillars of our decision-making system.

    Through reflective exercises, expert coaching, and structured planning, students clarify what drives them, identify their strengths, connect them to real-world trends, and build habits that lead to a purposeful next step. Every service we offer is built around this framework.

  • It depends on how much guidance you’re looking for:

    • The Breakthrough Plan ($329): 1-on-1 coaching across four personalized Zoom sessions

    • Clarity Camp ($169): Small-group coaching with peer collaboration

    • Crossroads ($69): A single deep-dive session to explore college vs. alternative paths

    • DIY Tools: The digital PATHS™ Binder and Parent Playbook for motivated families who prefer self-guided structure

  • Absolutely. Our Crossroads Session is built for exactly that. We help students explore all options — including apprenticeships, gap years, trades, and entrepreneurial paths — while connecting each choice to long-term financial and personal goals.

  • Yes. We partner with high schools to deliver college and career readiness workshops, on-site coaching, and customized PATHS™ Binder programs.
    Whether you’re looking for a single presentation or an annual retainer with seasonal workshops, we’ll build a plan that fits your students and your budget.

  • Yes — the Parent Playbook is a downloadable guide that helps families have the right college conversations at home. It includes a college ROI calculator, key questions to ask, and practical ways to help teens make confident, informed choices.

  • All coaching sessions take place via Zoom. Once booked, you’ll receive automatic confirmation emails, calendar invites, and reminders.

    Sessions are interactive, conversational, and personalized — and select plans include email feedback between sessions for ongoing support.

  • Funny enough — that was our original idea.

    But we quickly realized something: AI is great at affirming whatever you already think. It can summarize information, but it can’t listen between the lines, challenge assumptions, or help you process real fears and trade-offs.

    Our best breakthroughs come from human conversation — guided reflection, honest dialogue, and tools that help you think differently. The Grad Plan™ blends the best of both worlds: smart digital tools powered by genuine human insight.n

  • Students finish with a personalized PATHS™ Binder, clear direction on majors or career paths, and practical next steps for applications, internships, or skill-building.

    Parents report less stress, more clarity, and a stronger sense of alignment between passion and practicality.

  • Our coaches come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds — but what they all share is a track record of success, deep empathy, and a genuine passion for helping students find their fit.

    We don’t require a specific certification or counseling license. Instead, we look for people who understand real-world pathways, know how to listen deeply, and are trained in our PATHS™ behavioral framework to guide meaningful, structured conversations that spark clarity and confidence.