Sticky concepts, test anxiety, maximizing potential. Whatever the issue, we have a team of specialists ready to roll up their sleeves and help strengthen your skills, improve your test performance, and make sure your academic story has a happy ending. (Please see Academics page for list of subjects.) 

Rate: 12 tokens per hour (equals $72 to $120 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Work with a dedicated ACT or SAT specialist to prepare for your exams. Test prep specialists can shift fluildy between sections during sessions, increasing engagement and productivity. All Blue Trainers have access to free Performance Sessions and unlimited Proctored Exams!   

Rate: 18 tokens per hour (equals $108 to $180 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours. 

Work with a dedicated essay specialist to explore ideas, build structure, craft story, find your voice, all while streamlining your workflow and increasing your college options. And oh yeah, becoming a better writer in the process!   

Rate: 18 tokens per hour (equals $108 to $180 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Every application season Blue Train families save money and stay on track by participating in our summer workshops. Workshops are an efficient mix of group and one-on-one attention focusing on nearly every aspect of the college process. Many families who purchase packages will combine workshops with one on one specialist sessions to make the most of their resources. Visit our Summer Workshops page for dates and details. 

Rate: 20 tokens (equals $120 to $200 per workshop depending on package purchased.) Workshops range from 3 to 3.5 hours each.

Too many AP's, or not enough? Am I even taking the right courses for my major? How do I even find a major? Should I take courses over the summer? Oh, and do I need to take a math class my senior year? Our counselors will answer all your questions and advise multiple course pathways to help you find balance, success, and your best self!

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Few things our counselors enjoy more than brainstorming activities with you. Whether we are exploring your lifelong interests or casting ideas into new territories, the goal is to help you find unique ways to put your energy into action, all while improving your college options and yourself!    

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Thinking about your major should not spark an existential crisis; instead, it should be seen as an exciting time filled with possibilities and, yes, maybe some surprises and revelations. Our counselors will help you understand the world of majors, minors, concentrations, impaction, and how you fit into it all!

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Should I apply early action? Will my timeline affect my merit aid? Should I work on my most intense applications first or last? How am I supposed to do all this and stay sane? Fear not, we got you covered. Our counselors will help you maximize your time, energy, and options with streamlined organization and workflow, all while keeping a (sane) smile on your face!    

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Every year we guide hundreds of families into the comfortable position of having multiple awards offers in the spring of their senior year. Finding and receiving scholarships isn’t about relentless Google searches or luck and fairy dust but rather some basic principles well applied. College list construction, program scholarships, priority deadlines. We want all our Blue Trainers to understand the simple principles and to get the offers they deserve!

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

We won't get any money. The forms are too complicated. We already missed the deadline. No, no, no. And we say this kindly. Please don't be one of those families who misses their opportunity to receive government and/or institutional aid. Schedule a session with a Blue Train specialist to help you navigate the hoops and hurdles of the FAFSA and/or the CSS Profile forms quickly, painlessly, and successfully!

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Admissions interviews come in many shapes and sizes: on Zoom with a current student, at a coffee shop with an alumni trustee, or on campus before a panel of department heads... Our counselors prepare you with mock interviews not only by helping you understand what will be asked but also by encouraging you to focus on what you actively wish to express and imprint about yourself. Suits, ties, and pantsuits not required!

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

One of the greatest joys and privileges we have at Blue Train is helping students make their final decision. Because pro/con lists, rankings, and return on investment predictions only go so far, our counselors work to take you deeper into what the decision will mean for your personal growth and ultimate happiness. Nothing beats the moment when you finally commit and everyone suddenly can't help but smile like overly happy cartoon characters! 

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Whether you are looking to transfer from one four year school to another or you are moving on from a community college, we understand how overwhelming the process may seem. Fear not, the transfer process can be done efficiently and with great success if students abide by some basic principles. Our counselors will help you navigate credit requirements, deadlines, and transfer essays. Onwards and upwards, Blue Trainers!

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.

So much to talk about, so much to explore! Luckily, Blue Train counselors are virtuoso tour guides, focused on clearing the fog from your future, offering you colorful glimpses into majors, campus life, college town culture, and more! Whether you are seeking a niche biotech program or entering undeclared, we will help build a college list that checks all your boxes and tickles your fancy!

Off Peak sessions must be scheduled before June 1st of senior summer. Blue Trainers who are able to build their college list during junior year will save money and may benefit from more processing time.

Rate: 24 tokens per hour (equals $144 to $240 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours. Light college list building may be one session, whereas complete college list buidling can take two or three sessions over a span of months. 

So much to talk about, so much to explore! Luckily, Blue Train counselors are virtuoso tour guides, focused on clearing the fog from your future, offering you colorful glimpses into majors, campus life, college town culture, and more! Whether you are seeking a niche biotech program or entering undeclared, we will help build a college list that checks all your boxes and tickles your fancy! 

Peak sessions are after June 1st of senior summer. Due to increased demand, we highly encourage families to schedule several weeks in advance.

Rate: 38 tokens per hour (equals $266 to $380 per hour depending on package purchased.) On average, sessions range between 1 and 1.5 hours.  Light college list building may be one session, whereas complete college list buidling can take two or three sessions over a span of months.