We support students throughout their entire journey to and through college.
We offer college admissions services, college success coaching services, and expert support for students facing serious disruptions to their education.
Students who engage in a process of self-discovery and education create authentic, competitive college applications, and gain admittance to Deep-Fit™ institutions where they can thrive.
Through personalized attention, we facilitate a thoughtful, bespoke college search process, which helps students to better understand themselves so that they are able to powerfully demonstrate what they will bring to a campus and what the campus will offer them.
Deep-Fit College Admissions Services
How early will we start?
While many students begin in 11th grade, starting in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade allows more time for thoughtful planning around the key components of a strong college application—strategic course selection, testing timelines, summer activities, and college visits. Early advising also creates space for mentorship, exploration, and a trusted relationship that deepens over time.
How frequently will we meet?
In the early high school years, we typically meet at least once per quarter, with additional sessions as needed to support planning and growth. Meetings become monthly in junior year and shift to weekly in the fall of senior year. Our advising continues through final college selection, including support for managing waitlist outcomes, if needed.
What Services are Included?
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Up to 50 hours of dedicated counseling services through senior year | $15,000
Everything in Deep-Fit (see For Sophomores & Juniors below)
9th and 10th grade course selection to maximize college options
Mentorship to develop interests, values, and strengths
Personalized summer planning and enrichment recommendations
Strategic planning for early extracurriculars
Support to develop mini passion projects
Extended relationship builds trust and deep insight for highly personalized support
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Up to 40 hours of dedicated counseling services through senior year | $12,500
Assist with all stages of completing college applications
Junior and senior year course selection
Customized junior and senior year summer activities
Standardized testing plan
Academic strengths and potential major assessment
Unlimited access to Lantern’s online platform
- Homegrown college research materials
- Customized college list with admissibility assessment
- Timeline and task list for applications
- Personal statement and supplemental essay support
- No limit on schools, platforms, or essays
- US and Canadian schools
- Interview preparation
- Final college selection support
- Additional consultations as needed
- School-based counselor coordination, as needed
- Guidance for making the most of college
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Up to 30 hours of dedicated counseling services | $12,500
Similar to Deep-Fit (see For Sophomores & Juniors above)
Space permitting
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Up to 20 hours of dedicated counseling services | $10,000
Similar to Solid Deep-Fit (see For Rising Seniors, above)
Space permitting
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Up to 10 hours of dedicated counseling services | $4,000
Learn about our work with transfer students
Support for applying to schools outside the US and Canada, fine and performing arts programs, service academies, and competitive summer programs available at an additional fee. Accommodating an international time zone may incur an additional fee.
Learn more about our Deep-Fit approach and why Deep-Fit college counseling is an investment in your child’s future.
Where is your child on their journey to find their Deep-Fit? Access our Deep-Fit Assessment tool.
College Success Coaching Services
Drawing on over 60 years of collective experience supporting students at Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Olin College of Engineering, Wellesley College, and Tufts University, we offer expert, personalized coaching to help college students thrive. Whether your student is transitioning to college or already enrolled, we build a trusting relationship and provide guidance to help them gain—or regain—momentum, make meaningful connections, and chart a purposeful path through college and beyond.
What Services are Included?
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First semester support: Up to 10 hours of support May 1 of senior year through the first semester of college | $3,000
Meetings at key times (summer Orientation, start of term, fall/winter/spring registration, before midterms and finals) and as needed
Assistance with completing required Orientation tasks
Assistance with fall, winter, and spring semester course selection and registration
Guidance for making the most of college:
Academic success (assist students in developing good study and work habits to complete both regular school work and longer-term projects)
Identify and facilitate connection to specific college resources needed by the student (for example, academic resource and support center, tutoring and academic services, academic advising, preprofessional advising, accessibility support, health services, cultural and identity centers, scholar or leadership development, etc.)
Build community and mentors (including connecting with faculty members, finding a fulfilling co-curricular activity or group to join)
Develop academic and career direction and determine a major
Support for parents to be connected yet foster their student’s independence
High-touch, responsive help for questions that arise
Benefits all students, especially those beginning college outside their home country—whether through a first-semester abroad program or for their full degree
First year support: Up to 20 hours of support May 1 of senior year through the first year of college | $5,500
Everything above
Biweekly 30-minute meetings throughout the first year of college to stay on course
Sophomore year fall course selection and registration in the spring semester
Guidance for making the most of the summer after the first year of college
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Up to 10 hours of sustained support over one term | $3000 or up to 20 hours of sustained support over two terms | $5500
Accountability through biweekly 30-minute meetings, including at key times (during start of term, fall and spring registration)
Guidance for making the most of college:
Academic success (assist students in developing good study and work habits to complete both regular school work and longer-term projects)
Identify and facilitate connection to specific college resources needed by the student (for example, academic resource and support center, tutoring and academic services, academic advising, preprofessional advising, accessibility support, health services, cultural and identity centers, scholar or leadership development, etc.)
Build community and mentors (including connecting with faculty members, finding a fulfilling co-curricular activity or group to join)
Develop academic and career direction and determine a major
Course selection and registration
Guidance for summer planning with an eye to post-college and career plans
Support for parents to be connected to yet foster their student’s independence
High-touch, responsive help for questions that arise
Targeted support, 4 hour minimum| $500 per hour
Specialties include:
Major discernment and career advising
Navigating a return from a leave of absence from the institution (return process, transition back to success)
Moment of personal or academic transition and reevaluation of college direction
Guidance about possible transfer to another institution (learn more)
Guidance about coursework away from home institution for transfer of credit and degree progress (learn more)
Learn how we support students throughout their college journey.
Expert Support For Students Facing Academic or Disciplinary Challenges or a Leave of Absence
With over 60 years of combined experience as deans at Harvard University, Wellesley College, and Tufts University, we’ve supported students through every kind of academic challenge. We’ve provided individualized guidance to students taking leaves of absence—medical, academic, personal, or disciplinary—as well as those facing academic standing sanctions such as academic probation, required academic withdrawal, or academic dismissal, and students charged with Code of Conduct violations. We’ve also led academic standing and review processes at our institutions. We know how these systems work—and how to navigate them effectively. At Lantern, we bring this expertise to support students enrolled at a wide range of colleges and universities.
If your student is facing a serious disruption to their education, we’re the experts with the insider’s view you want in your corner.
What Services are Included?
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Targeted support | $500 per hour, 4 hour minimum
Specialties include:
Recovery from academic difficulty and academic standing sanctions (academic alert, academic probation, academic withdrawal, academic dismissal)
Managing academic interruptions due to medical issues, life circumstances, or other emergency
Navigating a return from a leave of absence from the institution (return process, transition back to success)
Expert support for academic integrity or disciplinary challenges
Learn how we support students through academic challenges and crises.
