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Explore Our Packages

Working with Vista College Counseling means double the support. Two counselors collaborate on every step, bringing multiple perspectives and a broad depth of experience to your student’s journey. We offer packages and a-la-carte options to suit your family’s needs. To show our gratitude, we offer a 20% discount to students who are children of active first responders, teachers, or military personnel.

Vista Launch

Guiding students toward acceptance at top-ranked colleges and universities with expert admissions counseling. We help A students, B students, C students, all students find their college fit.

Begin your journey with purpose and direction.

For students needing essential structure.

Includes:

• Initial Consultation (always free)

• Initial Intake & Profile Review

• Academic Course Planning

• Extracurricular & Summer Guidance

• Admissions Overview

• College List Framework

• Essay Brainstorming

Vista Ascend

Providing expert guidance to help students, including those with learning differences and disabilities, get accepted to competitive colleges and universities nationwide.

Rise with confidence, clarity, and intention.

For students seeking strategic, hands-on guidance.

Includes:

• Initial Consultation (always free)

• Initial Intake & Profile Review

• Academic Course Planning

• Extracurricular & Summer Guidance

• Admissions Overview

• College List Framework

• Personalized College List

• Application Timeline & Tracker

• Résumé / Activities List Development

• Teacher Recommendation Strategy

• Goal-Setting Sessions

• Essay Brainstorming & Review

• Supplemental Essay Support

• Application Strategy Guidance

• Application Review

• Financial Aid & Scholarship Timelines

• Decision Support

Vista Soar

Affordable, virtual, worldwide college counseling. Helping students gain acceptance to highly rated colleges and universities through strategic planning and application support.

Comprehensive, end-to-end admissions partnership at the highest level.

Vista Soar is our premier-level package for clients seeking a full, comprehensive admissions counseling experience—complete support from long-term planning to polished applications. Includes bi-weekly meetings during application season, decision assistance, and guidance during the client’s transition to college.

Includes:

• Initial Consultation (always free)

• Initial Intake & Profile Review

• Academic Course Planning

• Extracurricular & Summer Guidance

• Admissions Overview

• College List Framework

• Personalized College List

• Application Timeline & Tracker

• Résumé / Activities List Development

• Teacher Recommendation Strategy

• Goal-Setting Sessions

• Essay Brainstorming & Review

• Supplemental Essay Support

• Application Strategy Guidance

• Application Review (All Schools)

• Financial Aid & Scholarship Timelines

• Decision Support

• Deadline & Submission Management

• Waitlist/Appeal Strategy

• Transition to College Checklists & Checkins 

Vista Owl-a-carte

Empowering students to gain acceptance to selective colleges and universities through thoughtful planning and expert college counseling.. Vista college counseling has services that offer support for students with ADHD during the admissions process.

Wise Support, Exactly When You Need It

Hourly rates for moments that call for a little extra wisdom.

Hour-by-hour rates Include:

• Initial Consultation (always free)

Custom build your package or pay-as-you-fly. We can help with your specific needs as they arise.

• Essay brainstorming, help, review, editing

• Personal Statement Development

• Course Planning

• College List Building

• Activities List Help

• Application Strategies

• Decision Support

• Your custom counseling needs!