FAQ
What is a teen success coach?
Think of us as a teen life coach, academic success coach, college advisor, and parent coach all rolled into one. Because of our decades of experience working in schools, we have many skills. Our highly personalized approach to coaching means that your teenagers will love us and have a mentor, cheerleader, advisor, confidant, and friend for life. We genuinely love working with teenagers, and they love working with us! Check out our rave reviews from our students. And that’s saying something because when was the last time your teenager raved about anything?
Do You offer any guarantees?
The only guarantee we can give you is that your student will love working with us and that we have their best interests in mind. Period. Understanding adolescent development and human behavior as intimately as we do, it just isn’t ethical to guarantee a specific outcome. Change takes time, and personal growth is difficult to measure, but we are confident you will start to see a positive change in your child once they start working with us. It’s also important to note that we don’t take every student or family that contacts us. If we don’t think your teen is ready for coaching, we’ll let you know from the start.
WHY will my teen listen to you?
No offense… but because we’re not you. Don’t worry; this is a totally natural part of adolescence. Remember your teenage years? We build trust and rapport with your teen that assures them we’re on their team and that we only exist to help them achieve their goals. We offer a space for them to be themselves without judgment. But that’s not to say we aren’t afraid to hold their feet to the fire when they need it.
“Thank you so much for an amazing experience. You have given our daughter the guidance and confidence she needed at the right time. We are looking forward to experiencing her future journey, and all the possibilities she might choose. We also appreciate you keeping us updated all the time. We will surely be back in touch. ”
WHat does the coaching process entail?
Most teens choose to work with us one-on-one. We meet once a week on Zoom for about 45 minutes. We try to be flexible because we know teens have a lot on their plate and limited attention spans - so when we notice eyes glazing over; we wrap things up. On the same note, we won’t cut the session short if we get into a meaty conversation. In between coaching sessions, we provide support via text (because that’s where most teens want to hear from us) and schedule additional check-ins, pep talks, meditation sessions, homework checks, and anything else your teen needs to feel supported. We never want our students to feel obligated to spend time with us; coaching should be enjoyable and productive for everyone involved! As far as content is concerned, each engagement is highly individualized to each student’s needs and never looks the same. Our iceberg perfectly explains our philosophy. Better yet, schedule a call with us so we can learn more about your child’s specific needs. Oh, and each coach maxes out at 16 students to ensure we have enough time and bandwidth for your child.
What age are the students you work with?
We primarily coach high schoolers, but we also coach middle schoolers, college students, and even the occasional adult. Because, let’s be honest, we could all use a little extra help no matter the age. By the way, you can supercharge your teen’s progress by adding on a parent coaching package for you and your partner.
Can we choose who we work with?
Heck yeah! That’s one of the reasons teens love working with us - we put them in the driver’s seat starting from day one. Finding the right coach is a critical component of your teen’s success. The coach-match process begins with your teen reviewing our team’s bios and picking 2 to 3 coaches to meet with initially. They can meet with as many coaches as they’d like to find the right fit. We work collaboratively, so even though your student works with a single coach, they have a team of experts thinking about how to best support their success.
“I don’t want our sessions to end.”
how Much does coaching cost?
We offer coaching at different price points: group workshops range from zero dollars to $1500+, and our signature, one-on-one teen coaching packages range from $7200 to $15,000+. We also offer hourly consultations starting at $400/hour.
Can you get my child into [Insert highly selective college]?
The short answer is no. Our best-fit clients are focused on their child’s personal development rather than college outcomes. Applying to college is stressful, perplexing, and unpredictable. As former admission officers, we believe that the most winning strategy is to help students be their best selves. That’s why we place so much emphasis on authenticity, because that’s what will help your child shine in the admissions process.
other questions?
Drop us a line or schedule a Discovery Call. We would love to tell you more about our philosophy and how we can help your student reach their full potential.