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Annual or four-year memberships

Choose the level and commitment that fit your family.

Pay annually or enroll in the same tier for four years and save 20%. Higher tiers add sessions and clearly defined application support.

Essential Strategy

Jade

$1,097/ year

Self-driven students in any grade who want a professional annual checkpoint.

2 strategy sessions per year

  • 2 strategy sessions per year
  • Annual academic and admissions roadmap
  • Personalized activity checklist
  • Quarterly group webinars
View Jade details

Foundation

Pearl

$2,197/ year

Students building a strong academic foundation and beginning to shape their college strategy.

3-college strategy

  • Everything in Jade
  • 5 strategy sessions per year
  • Full high-school course plan for AP, IB, or dual credit
  • Extracurricular audit and 3 tailored recommendations
View Pearl details
Recommended

Recommended

Sapphire

$5,097/ year

Students preparing for competitive college applications, testing, and scholarships.

8-college application support

  • Everything in Pearl
  • 10 strategy sessions per year
  • SAT/ACT plan and 2 mock exams
  • Personalized college list and admissions strategy
View Sapphire details

Highest Support

Diamond

$8,797/ year

Top-25, Ivy League, BS/MD, and highly selective applicants seeking the highest level of advisor support.

15-college application support

  • Everything in Sapphire
  • 20 strategy sessions per year
  • Dedicated advisor
  • Comprehensive application strategy for up to 15 colleges
View Diamond details

Every tier has firm session and deliverable limits. Additional work can be purchased à la carte. Replies are targeted within two business days; admission and aid outcomes are never guaranteed.

Plan year to year—or secure the full high-school journey.

Annual

Best for families who prefer flexibility. One-year service period, annual renewal, current renewal benefits, and the option to switch plans at renewal.

Four-Year Membership

Best for families who want continuity. The same advising tier for four years, 20% lower total price, priority advisor continuity, a long-term roadmap, and the ability to request upgrades.

Save 20%

Four-Year Membership

Commit to one membership tier for the full four-year journey and pay 20% less than four annual payments.

  • Save 20% compared with four annual payments
  • Keep the same membership tier for all four years
  • Lock the four-year total at enrollment
  • Receive priority continuity with the assigned advisor
  • Request an upgrade at any time and pay only the approved prorated difference
MembershipAnnualFour years

$1,097

$3,510.40

20% saved

$2,197

$7,030.40

20% saved

$5,097

$16,310.40

20% saved

$8,797

$28,150.40

20% saved

Annual families remain eligible for a 10% early-renewal credit. Four-year totals already include 20% savings. FIRST3 and referral-code eligibility and availability are confirmed in Stripe Checkout; renewal credits follow the applicable membership terms.

First Three Students

10% off one purchase

The first 3 paid students can enter FIRST3 in Stripe Checkout. Once all three redemptions are used, regular prices apply.

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Community subscriptions

Stay informed without purchasing an annual advising membership. Cancel anytime.

Arete Newsletter

Email-only information service; subscribers are not annual advising members.

$3/month

  • Monthly college-planning deadline calendar
  • Curated scholarship opportunities
  • Concise admissions-trend briefs

Promotion and referral codes can be entered securely in Stripe Checkout. FIRST3 is valid while available.

The Arete Circle

Community subscription; not an annual advising membership.

$6/month

  • Everything in the newsletter
  • Private WeChat community
  • Monthly live Q&A
  • Planning guides and early workshop access
  • Member add-on discounts
  • Fees credited when upgrading within 3 months

Promotion and referral codes can be entered securely in Stripe Checkout. FIRST3 is valid while available.

Coupons and referral rewards

Enter one eligible code directly in Stripe Checkout.

Launch: code FIRST3 gives the first 3 paying students 10% off one purchase.

Referral: a new customer gets 5% off by using a member's unique code.

Member reward: every 3 distinct, paid referrals earn one free annual renewal or one eligible service. Refunded and self-referrals do not count.

Before enrollment

  • A discovery call confirms fit and service scope.
  • Choose annual renewal or the four-year commitment during enrollment.
  • Four-year members may request an upgrade and pay the approved prorated difference.
  • Ready to enroll? Review your membership and complete the short enrollment form before secure checkout.