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Senior year is the window. If your student is already a senior it is not too late — starting even in October can still make a meaningful difference on essays, scholarships, and financial aid. The sooner you reach out, the more runway we have to work with.

Launchpad currently offers the Senior Year Concierge Plan at $4,499 — one all-inclusive plan running from the first Monday in August through May 15 of your student’s senior year. Every service is included. No packages, no tiers, no add-ons, no surprise fees.

Absolutely. The process is compressed, but there is still real value in having an experienced advisor managing deadlines, essays, financial aid, and scholarship applications — even with less runway. Reach out as soon as possible and we’ll assess exactly where your student stands, what’s still ahead, and how to make the most of the time remaining. Every situation is different, and a free consultation is the best way to figure out the right path forward.

Your school counselor is a dedicated professional — but they’re responsible for hundreds of students simultaneously. San Antonio area students receive an average of about 30 minutes of individual college counseling per year from their school. That’s simply not enough time to navigate the full college admissions process effectively.

Launchpad provides one dedicated advisor — me — working exclusively with your senior for nine months. I track your student’s deadlines, review their essays, know their college list inside and out, and make time when questions come up. That level of personal attention is what makes the difference.

No, and any advisor who claims to guarantee admission is not being honest with you. College admissions decisions are made solely by the admissions offices of individual institutions — they are outside anyone’s control. What I can guarantee is that your student’s application will be strategically positioned, thoroughly prepared, and submitted with every possible advantage. I have had great success helping students reach their goals, and I will work tirelessly to put your student’s best case forward.

I come to you. Wherever is most convenient for your family — a coffee shop near your home, your student’s school, a library, wherever works — I’ll be there. San Antonio families lead busy lives, and I built Launchpad around that reality. There’s no office you need to drive to. You set the time and location, and I show up. Most families find that meeting at a local coffee shop works perfectly, and it keeps the student and parent in the same conversation together.

Everything. The Senior Year Concierge Plan is all-inclusive from the first Monday in August through May 15 — one flat fee, no tiers, no upgrades. Every client has identical access to Joseph: same response time, same personal attention, same direct line from day one through May 15.

It means you have my direct line and can reach out or request appointments as needed. When your student finishes their essay draft and needs feedback, they text me. When a parent gets an email from a college they don’t understand, they reach out to me. When something changes — a new test score, a school drops off the list, a question about financial aid — you don’t submit a ticket or wait for a scheduled call. You reach out directly, and I make every effort to respond promptly — typically within one business day, and often much sooner. I am also available during all student holidays including Thanksgiving week, Christmas break, and spring break — because that is when a significant amount of college work gets done. That is the entire model. No junior advisors, no handoffs, no portals.

Yes. I work with students applying to colleges and universities across the full spectrum — from Texas public universities like UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech to private schools, out-of-state universities, and selective institutions nationwide. I maintain active relationships with admissions offices nationwide, meeting with them regularly throughout the year — so I have current, firsthand knowledge of what each school is looking for, regardless of which schools end up on your student’s list.

Full payment is due at the time of signing the Client Service Agreement. Services begin once the signed agreement and payment are received. There are no installment plans — keeping things simple and straightforward is a core part of how Launchpad operates.

This is one of the most important conversations I have with families — and I have it early. My job is not just to help your student apply to colleges. It is to help them build a college list that includes schools they will genuinely thrive at across a range of selectivity. A well-built list means that when decisions arrive, your student has real, exciting options — not just a backup. I have seen students fall in love with their second or third choice school once they visit and understand what it offers. The goal is the right fit, not just the most competitive name. That said, I will always push to put your student’s strongest possible application in front of every school on the list.

Intentionally few. Launchpad is built on personal attention, and that promise only holds if my client load stays manageable. I work with a limited number of senior families each cycle so that every student gets the time, availability, and focus they deserve. This is not a platform with hundreds of students assigned to rotating advisors. When you work with Launchpad, you work with me.

All fees paid to Launchpad College Advising are non-refundable. This is stated clearly in the Client Service Agreement that both parties sign before services begin. I encourage every family to review the agreement carefully, ask any questions before signing, and reach out for a free consultation to make sure Launchpad is the right fit before making a commitment.