Frequently asked questions

Students are advised by a Princeton graduate who has several years of experience providing counseling to talented high schoolers. At her prior advising organization, she was trained extensively and gained a high level of familiarity with the complexities of the college process through hands-on advising experiences.

While we do not track acceptance rates into, for example, top 10 schools, our advising has a strong track record. 100% of prior students have been accepted into colleges and consistently expressed satisfaction with their advising outcomes. Prior acceptances include a variety of nationally ranked schools, including Harvard, Penn, and the University of California, as well as other best fit schools. Our list-building strategy prioritizes finding universities where students will thrive, which is reflected in the acceptances our students receive.

The approach to advising at Helix acknowledges that everyone enters the college application cycle at different levels of preparedness. We take the time to get to know our students and provide attentive, highly personalized counseling that fits every student’s particular needs. We aim to get students accepted into universities where they will thrive both academically and personally, and we encourage students to present themselves authentically throughout their applications.

We are trained and prepared to help with every step in the application process. Our services cover deciding on a major, building a college list, submitting financial aid documentation, writing essays, interviewing, choosing your best fit school, transitioning to college, and more. If what you are interested in is not listed above, we always welcome further inquiry to determine if we can meet your needs!

We do not provide tutoring for standardized testing at this time. If you would like advice with regards to making a testing plan or deciding which testing options are right for you, we are experienced and ready to help.

Helix is based out of Boston, MA, but families residing anywhere are welcome to inquire. As services are offered entirely remotely, we are happy to work with students from many different geographical backgrounds.

We strive to create flexible avenues for counseling that meet a variety of needs. Hourly services are available at request for singular advising sessions or for essay assistance. We also offer comprehensive, cycle-wide packages that include premium consulting services for the entire college application process. For updated pricing, please contact us for a free consultation using the form or via email.