Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How much does it cost to hire a college counselor? Do you purchase a package, or is it a la carte?

Some college counselors work through packages while others work hourly. It is your choice which you prefer. Remember that hourly counselors will bill you for email exchanges, phone calls, etc. If you will be annoyed by being billed as questions come up, it might be better to work with a counselor through a package.

How much do the packages generally cost?

Depends on multiple factors -- region (NE/Mid-Atlantic more expensive than other areas) and whether the counselor is self-employed or working for a larger firm as the firms will take a cut so package fees are going to be higher. For counselors in the Northeast, $226/average hourly rate and $5,571/average counseling package rate.