Only Pay for What You Need
Customized college counseling services for high school & transfer students with clear rates & flexible options.
Let’s be so real right now…
This process is already expensive enough.
The last thing you want is another high investment where you pay for the whole kitchen sink…
When you only needed a strategy call and self-guided plan.
Or maybe you do need 12 months of ongoing support and are worried about paying too much for a package that covers too little.
This is exactly why I keep things simple and offer straightforward hourly pricing so you only pay for what you need—nothing more, nothing less.
Other counselors make you choose between a $10K package or nothing at all. I think that’s wild.
I know hourly pricing is a radical move, but I’m not here to gatekeep college admissions with prestige pricing.
I’m here to build a strategy that supports what you need (and dumps the rest).
“Our engagement over the past 6 years with Nicole has been an exceptional return on investment.”
“As a Parent trying help their kids to navigate an increasingly challenging and rapidly changing college admissions process, we were delighted with Nicole’s guidance, counsel, empathy and strong direction with both our daughters. Not only did both get into several of their top choice schools, they both learned about what is truly important in choosing the right fit school, thanks to Nicole’s dedication and passion for her work as a helpful and easy-to-talk-to mentor.”
Parshad P., UC Davis parent
Pick Your College Counseling Path
Hyped High School Students
Your child is applying to college for the first time and you want a real-deal strategy that makes sense for your family (without the ongoing summer homework).
$300 – Per Hour
Most college admissions packages range from 10 hours to 70 hours, depending on your start time and your family’s needs.
What’s Included:
1:1 college counseling that prioritizes your goals and is specific to your timeline
West Coast and California school support and application guidance
Condensed college list curation (not a spreadsheet with 200 schools)
Essay brainstorming and editing (helllloooo, Personal Insight Questions!)
Virtual planning calls with you and your student
Access to my recommended tools to maximize your momentum while minimizing meltdowns
In-depth transcript, GPA, and eligibility reviews to make sure you’re a great fit when applying
Ongoing communication by email for follow-up questions
Transfer Students With New Goals
Already in college but looking for a better fit so your student can thrive? Let’s make their second time smoother.
$300 – Per Hour
What’s Included:
1:1 college transfer counseling that aligns with your family’s new goals and timeline
West Coast and California transfer support and application guidance
Condensed college list curation (to match who your child is now, not when they started)
Essay brainstorming and editing (yayyyy, more Personal Insight Questions!)
Virtual planning calls with you and your student
Access to my recommended tools to maximize your momentum while minimizing meltdowns
In-depth transcript, GPA, and eligibility reviews to make sure you’re a great fit when applying
Ongoing communication by email for follow-up questions
Think of Me as Your On-Call Big Sis
I’m Nicole Pilar, and I built Your College Matchmaker to run on trust, clear expectations, and to-the-point strategy.
I’m not going to:
upsell you into a package you don’t need
disappear after the deposit clears
Together, we’ll determine what matters, what’s optional, and what’s not worth losing sleep (or dollars) over so you can apply and get in to the college your heart’s set on!
My hourly model keeps things simple: you get what you need, when you need it, with zero pressure and fewer headaches.
Let’s Build Your Unique College Pathway
Feeling good about this? Still have questions? Either way, my inbox is open!