College Admissions

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• To quote a top tennis coach, “I’ve got your back" 

• During our sessions, I try to maintain the right balance between asking good questions and listening to your answers

• I also try to avoid providing unsolicited advice; that puts the onus on you to ask my opinion when you want it; I know I have a reputation as a somewhat difficult personality, and I work hard to avoid pushing my opinions on you or your story; I know I am not always right and greatly enjoy being proven wrong; I try to keep a beginners mind, despite being sought out for my experience 

• Ultimately, we both seek the same result

• I hope the FAQs below help you decide whether or not to reach out for an initial consultation

• As a first step, please, kindly watch this short video, where I explain my approach 

If we agree to work together, Vince will help you with

• school selection strategy (where to apply and when)

• resume or CV creation and editing (what to include on a one-page resume or CV)

• essay analysis (what is the question behind the question? which stories best fit which essays for which?)

• essay brainstorming, outlining, writing, revising, and editing

• application data forms (what information to include in data forms short answer questions requested by some schools)

• recommendation letter strategy (whom to ask and how to help recommenders support your candidacy)

• interview strategy and mock interview training

• waitlist support (as needed)

Vince does not charge for short, schedule-related emails. Any take that takes more than five minutes and requires Vince's deep concentration is billable. This may include  

• reading and commenting on written application materials

• editing in Google Docs

• answering questions about application strategy (where to apply and when) 

  • if your question is complicated and requires a discussion, please book a session  

NOTE: As noted here, I require clients to use Google Docs. Avoiding email attachments allows me to work from anywhere and help you when time is of the essence. Please read more to understand how I use cloud-based solutions with clients https://www.vinceprep.com/services/planner/docs 

1. Brainstorm (list and discuss ideas and options with Vince)

2. Outline (list your main ideas and supporting details)

3. Draft (turn your outline into complete sentences and paragraphs)

4. Revise (add words to make the story clear and interesting (explain what happened, add details)

5. Edit for concision (cut words to meet the word limit)

• Initial intake session (up to 50 minutes)

  • Free 

• One hour

  • ¥44,000

• Five hours if purchased before first paid session 

  • ¥176,000

• Subsequent hours for those who purchase five hours upfront

  • ¥35,200

Refunds can be issued as follows:

• 0-6 days from contract day = 100% refund

• 7-13 days = 85% refund

• 14-29 days = 50% refund

• 30 days+ = No refund

• I always do my best to keep clients aware of my black-out periods as shown here https://www.vinceprep.com/services/availability 

• please get in touch with me via my intake form 

• If I have availability, I will share my schedule so we can book an initial consultation