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From Grade 8 to the right college, with a counselor who knows your child.
Personal, step-by-step guidance on courses, activities, testing, the college list, essays and financial aid, so your family makes confident, affordable choices with less stress.
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U.S. public schools average about 371 students per school counselor (ASCA, 2024–25). We give your child focused time.
Clear steps for each grade, so the right things happen at the right time.
Colleges chosen with net price in mind, not just sticker price.
Deadlines, essays and decisions organized, with parents kept informed.
The journey, Grade 8 to decision
Interests, strengths and values. A four-year course plan with the right rigor. First clubs, service and summer ideas.
PSAT practice, a first leadership role, a service or research project, and early college exploration.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT or ACT plan, campus visits, recommendations, and a balanced list: academic, social and financial fit.
Brainstorm and draft the personal statement in the student’s own voice. Final list approved by parents by August 1. Common App ready.
Early and regular deadlines, FAFSA and CSS Profile, comparing financial aid offers, waitlists, appeals and the final decision.
Packages
Every package includes our free College Admission Tracker for tests, hours, activities and the college list, plus a short update for parents after each session.
Foundation
$600 per year- 4 one-on-one sessions a year
- Four-year high school academic plan
- Interest, strengths and career exploration
- Activities, service and summer plan
- Parent check-in after each session
Pathway
$1,200 per year- 6 one-on-one sessions a year
- Testing plan: PSAT, SAT or ACT, AP/IB
- Leadership, service and research strategy
- Summer program and campus visit plan
- First balanced college list (Grade 11)
Admissions
$3,000 one time- Up to 12 one-on-one sessions
- Final balanced list: reach, target, likely
- Essay brainstorming and feedback on every draft
- Application, deadline and portal tracking
- Financial aid: FAFSA, CSS Profile, net price, offer comparison
- Decisions, waitlists and appeals
Complete Journey
$4,950 payment plans available- Everything in Foundation, Pathway and Admissions
- One counselor who knows your child for five years
- Priority scheduling
- Save $1,650 compared with buying each year
Single sessions · $150 each (60 minutes)
Book a single session · $150 Payment plans are available for every package: just ask during your free consultation.
Prefer to learn on your own? Self-paced courses · $59
Eleven short lessons each, a quick check after every lesson and a certificate at the end. The first lesson is free.
College Admissions Roadmap for Parents
What matters each year, a balanced and affordable college list, applications, FAFSA, CSS Profile, net price and aid offers.
$59Your College Journey
Know yourself, plan your courses, build activities, test smart, choose colleges and write essays in your own voice.
$59Our promise to families
We coach and give feedback. We never write essays or applications, and we explain the affirmation every student signs.
No honest counselor can guarantee admission or scholarships. We help students prepare well and present their real story.
Prices are published. No hidden costs, and no payments from colleges for placing students.
With your written consent, we coordinate with the school counselor. It is not you versus us; it is about your child.
Student information stays confidential and is shared only with your permission.
Families can expect email replies within 24–48 hours on business days.
Questions parents ask
How is this different from my school counselor?
School counselors are essential and know your school best, but many support hundreds of students. An independent educational consultant can spend more time with one family, meet outside school hours and focus on your child’s plan. We work alongside the school counselor, not instead of them.
Is this only for students aiming at very selective colleges?
No. We help every student find colleges that fit academically, socially and financially, including state universities, honors colleges, community college transfer paths and schools generous with aid.
Do you work online?
Yes. Sessions are online so families anywhere can join, and in person in the Greenville, South Carolina area when possible.
Can we start with one session?
Yes. Book a free 30-minute consultation, or choose a single à la carte session ($150).
Do you help international students?
Yes, including transcripts from non-English-medium schools, U.S. testing and financial aid for international applicants.
Already working on it? Use the free College Admission Tracker for tests, volunteer hours, leadership roles and your college list.
Let’s talk about your child’s plan.
Free 30-minute consultation, online. No obligation.
Book your free consultationDisclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only. Dr. Shivakumar Basavanahally completed NACAC’s Core Concepts for Independent Educational Consultants professional certificate (October 2026). Global Yuva is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. We do not guarantee admission, scholarships or financial aid. Students write their own essays and applications.