For students & parents

Academic Success Assessment

A one-on-one review of where a student stands today and a written plan for getting them to the college of their choice.

The assessment is a one-time $100USD, and paying it opens the student's account. The $1,500 USD program is offered only after the assessment has been delivered, so you decide with the plan in front of you. 6 of 10 scholarships remain, and applying for one is free.

Who it is for

  • Middle- and high-school students who want a clear path to college
  • Parents and guardians who want an honest read on where their student stands
  • Families who want a clear read on where things stand before committing to a program

What the assessment is

  1. Transcript & coursework analysis

    An advocate reads the full transcript line by line against A–G / college-entrance requirements, flags missing or weak courses, and checks GPA trends by semester.

  2. Academic resume gap check

    Grades, test scores, activities, leadership, service and work are compared with what target colleges actually admit, so the student knows exactly where the gaps are.

  3. Goals & fit conversation

    A 45–60 minute meeting with the student (and parent or guardian for minors) about college and career goals, learning style, and what has been getting in the way.

  4. Written strategic plan

    A semester-by-semester plan: courses to take or retake, test-prep timing, activities to add, essay and application milestones, and financial-aid steps.

  5. Program recommendation

    Once the plan is delivered, we recommend the level of ongoing support (light coaching through full advocacy) and what enrolling in the program involves. No obligation to continue.

What you'll need to fill out

The assessment is only as useful as what we can see. Families who bring everything below get a complete plan in one meeting; missing pieces mean follow-ups and a slower start.

  • Unofficial transcript

    Every completed course and grade, 9th grade to now. A screenshot or PDF from the school portal is fine.

  • Current class schedule

    So the plan starts from the courses already in progress this semester.

  • Test scores, if any

    PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP or state test results, even partial or practice scores.

  • Activities, service & work

    Clubs, sports, leadership roles, volunteering, jobs and hours per week.

  • College & career interests

    Even a rough list — dream schools, majors, or careers being considered. "Not sure yet" is a valid answer.

  • Honest self-assessment

    Where the student feels strong, where they struggle, and what support has or hasn't worked before.

  • Financial-aid picture

    Whether the family expects to need aid, so the plan includes FAFSA, scholarships and cost comparisons early.

  • Parent or guardian contact

    Required for students under 18. Consent is collected before any student data is stored.

  • Availability

    Days and times the student can meet, and the best way to reach the family.

What you walk away with

  • A written gap analysis of the transcript and academic resume
  • A semester-by-semester strategic plan through graduation
  • A recommended college list tiered by fit (reach, match, likely)
  • Test-prep and activity recommendations with timing
  • A recommendation for ongoing support, with what the program costs

How it works, start to finish

  1. Pay the $100 assessment

    A one-time $100 USD fee opens the student's account on the WHD platform. That account is where their assessment information lives from day one.

  2. We run the assessment

    An advocate reads the transcript line by line, checks the academic resume for gaps, and meets with the student — and a parent or guardian for anyone under 18.

  3. We deliver the results

    You get the written gap analysis and a semester-by-semester strategic plan, walked through with your advocate and posted to the student's account.

  4. Enroll in the program — $1,500

    With the plan in hand, we recommend the level of ongoing support. Families who choose to continue enroll at the $1,500 USD program investment. There is no obligation to continue.

  5. Complete the intake form

    The Prospective Student Intake Form: student and parent details, transcript and photo, and the Policies and Student/Foundation Guarantee, signed by the student and their guardian.

  6. Your dashboard opens

    The student's dashboard unlocks with their assessment results, their tasks, their scheduled follow-ups, and the resources their advocate assigns as the plan progresses.

The $1,500 USD buys services — advocacy sessions, transcript and coursework work, essay and application support, tour access, mentorship. It is never a payment for a scholarship award: applying for and receiving a scholarship cost nothing, and no award is conditioned on a purchase.