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Higher Education & Learning Professional Consulting, Inc. HELP is a federally recognized non-profit, started in 2011. While HELP originally started out as an educational non-profit focused on college and career readiness from middle school through PhD, we have grown since our humble beginning.
Higher Education & Learning Professional Consulting, Inc. HELP is a federally recognized non-profit, started in 2011. While HELP originally started out as an educational non-profit focused on college and career readiness from middle school through PhD, we have grown since our humble beginning.
While still a non-profit, HELP's focus now is the design and delivery of intentional, high impact, data rich, evidence-based, return on investment highlighted programming solutions. The following are our three primary areas of concentration: College and Career Readiness, Social Justice, and Program/Grant Consulting.
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our core focuses
college & career readiness
Helping scholars to get to and through high school, college, graduate school, and on to careers
social justice
HELPing to improve community - police relations by building trust and creating opportunities for difficult conversations.
consulting & RESEARCH
Helping with the development and delivery of intentional, high-impact, evidence-based, data rich, ROI driven programming.
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high impact solutions
If you have a problem, let us HELP you!
Common App Essay Assistance
Helping students write essays that open college doors.
Stand Out. Get In.
Every year, thousands of students submit Common App essays that blend in. At HELP Consulting, we teach students to stand out. Our online essay workshop helps high-school seniors craft authentic, powerful essays that capture their voice and connect with college admissions readers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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current programs
ACT Prep
HELPing scholars decrease anxiety, increase scores, and build test stamina.
College Essay Workshop
HELPing scholars develop essays that highlight their personal, academic, and career goals.
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Commit yourself to your dream.
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TEST INFO
Proctored Live-Online Test Dates:
June- 3, 5, 10, 12, 18, 25
July- 1, 9, 11, 14, 22, 24
(All test and tutor times are login 9:30, room locked at 9:45, and start time 10 AM Eastern Standard Time)
Online In-Person Tutoring Dates: June 22 & 23 July 27 & 28
Parent Q&A Meetings: May 21, June 19 & July 15 at 7:30 PM EST
After their 1st Practice Test:
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Students will be provided HELP’s ACT self-study test prep review curriculum to practice between test dates that include an individual study guide based on students’ diagnostic results, 6 full practice tests, and over 1,900 practice questions
Tutoring?
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2 Live-Online ACT Tutoring Sessions are provided by a certified ACT instructor (June & July) to review test techniques, strategies, and students' most missed type of questions (Sessions will be taped for download and home review
FAQ's
Scores that students need to be shooting for?
ACT – Math score of 22 and combined English & Reading Score of 40 (58%): Indicates your child is college ready, and allows them to bypass college placement tests (TSIA & Accuplacer) and subsequently remedial classes
ACT – Composite score of 26 (72%): This is where most college merit-based scholarships start
What will students and parents receive at the end of the workshops?
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At the end of the camp parents will be emailed a report that highlights their students predicted composite scores and individual area test scores across all 4 subject areas for each test they have taken
Does HELP provide additional assistance beyond this summer's workshops?
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Yes. At the end of the summer, parents can sign their students up for our fall prep program.
our core focuses
Commit yourself to your dream.
college
and career readiness
HELPing students discover their strengths, interests, and career pathways — and guiding them to and through high school, college, and graduate school toward purposeful careers.
ACT, SAT & PSAT
Prep + Tutoring
HELPing students master college entrance exams through diagnostic testing, personalized study plans, interactive practice, tutoring, and strategies that build skill and confidence.
Essays: College Applications + Scholarships HELPing scholars craft authentic, purpose-driven essays and statements of purpose that connect academic goals, career aspirations, and personal stories to stand out in admissions for undergrad and grad school.
WHAT STUDENTS GAIN
Practical guidance. Personal support. Proven results.
- A clear understanding of what admissions committees look for in essays
- Guided sessions to help students frame their thoughts with simplicity and purpose
- One-on-one coaching for structuring the essay with clarity and impact
- Draft feedback and individualized revision support
- Final editing and polish from our expert HELP essay team
Pricing Comparison
Common App Personal Essay workshop
national average
$300 - 800
Typical essay coaching and editing services cost between $300 and $800 per student, depending on session length, number of drafts, and level of professional review.
HELP Consulting rate
$250 per student — includes the full workshop experience plus professional editing and support.
save up Up to $550
WHY CHOOSE HELP?
- Individualized one-on-one coaching — no generic templates
- Alignment of personal, academic, and career goals in every essay
- Professional editing and personalized feedback
- Bonus parent workshop & free financial aid guide
- Affordable, mission-driven pricing focused on student success
ACT, SAT & PSAT
Prep + Tutoring
HELPing students master college entrance exams through diagnostic testing, personalized study plans, interactive practice, tutoring, and strategies that build skill and confidence.
Essays: College Applications + Scholarships HELPing scholars craft authentic, purpose-driven essays and statements of purpose that connect academic goals, career aspirations, and personal stories to stand out in admissions for undergrad and grad school.
Consultation Policy
Helping students write essays that open college doors.
Consultation fees are non-refundable, but 50% of the $100 consultation fee will be
applied as a credit toward your essay package if you choose to move forward.
This ensures every student receives individualized attention and a professional plan tailored to their goals.
Group Discounts Available
Helping students write essays that open college doors.
HELP proudly offers discounted group sessions for schools, organizations, and
community partners.
- $25 off per student for groups of 10 or more
- $35 off per student for groups of 20 or more
- Customized scheduling and invoicing available upon request.
ESSAY INFO
Live-Online Workshop Dates
During registration, students will submit 3-4 dates that they have an open 2- hour window, and HELP will accommodate a workshop during one of these times
Workshop Times:
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All workshop times are (EST) Eastern Standard Time
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Students can select workshop times:
Monday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST
Attention:
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Students DO NOT need to look at the Common App essay prompts or write anything before the workshop
HELP will not review essays written in scholars' high school English classes or previously written essays
It's better when students come to the workshop open-minded to HELP's patented essay-writing process
FAQ's
Essay Workshop Agenda & Flow:
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After registration scholars will receive a homework packet to complete to be ready to write their essay drafts during the workshop
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The homework packet can be completed within 1-2 hours
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In the workshop, students will frame up their essays and leave with drafts to complete at home, if they are not complete during the workshop (Note: Essays are limited to 650 words)
Students are encouraged to email HELP completed essay drafts, in Word format, within 7 days of their workshop date
HELP will edit and return essays within 4 days
Scholars must run essays through Grammarly or equivalent
software to correct grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctuation inaccuracies, before emailing back to HELP.