College Planning
YGO offers extensive college readiness and college planning services, from career exploration tools to college profile matching to application coaching. Our skilled coaches know how college admissions personnel review applications, and we apply that knowledge to your student’s advantage.
ACT/SAT/PSAT Test Prep Software
Our state-of-the-art test prep software enables your student to pursue high scores on standardized college admittance exams, including live scoring and progress reports to keep your student motivated.
College-Specific Plan Report
YGO develops an in-depth report on financing your student’s education at the specific colleges he or she has selected. We consult with external licensed financial services professionals who specialize in college planning.
Pre-FAFSA / CSS Profile Review & Financial Plan
Applying for financial aid via the FAFSA and CSS Profile can be complicated. We provide thorough review services to ensure your family receives everything you are entitled to.
Referral Services
Our referral services will support your student’s college experience, such as by connecting your student to ID theft protection services. There is no extra charge for our referral services.
Featured Financial Services
Paying for college is an investment in your child’s future, but you shouldn’t need to pay full price no matter your income level. At Your Guidance Office, we specialize in making college more affordable for families of all backgrounds. Explore some of our featured financial aid services below.
Financial Aid Review
We’ll connect you to an outside financial services professional to analyze your financial data and explain your family’s anticipated contribution.
Application Coaching
Your student’s YGO coach will explain how to increase the chances of securing significant, free funding offers during the college application process.
Award Letter Negotiation Coaching
Appealing your funding offers will maximize your financial aid. Our resources can help you submit successful appeals.
Financial Aid Consultation
We offer a free consult with an outside financial services professional to help you analyze your financial aid offers.
The high school years are an exciting time of your child’s life. Your child has boundless potential, yet that potential does need to be shaped and harnessed in order to transform into success. At Your Guidance Office, our experienced coaching team specializes in working with students and their parents as they prepare for college.
With our complete menu of college readiness services, we can help your student transform his or her potential into career-oriented accomplishments. Your student will be paired with a dedicated college coach at YGO, who will walk your family through the college planning process and provide customized guidance every step of the way. We make it easy to manage complex issues such as financial aid and applications.
Take the next step toward a brighter future today. The process starts when you contact Your Guidance Office to request a no-obligation appointment for a student enrollment interview, which can be completed virtually. Prior to the meeting, please have your student complete the Student Enrollment form.
We ask that your student be present at the appointment, as we will need to interview him or her to ensure that our program is a good fit. This also allows us to get to know your student and his or her goals. If your family decides to move forward with the YGO college planning program, we’ll enroll your student and schedule an orientation to get the ball rolling.
Take the Next Step
Contact YGO to request a student enrollment interview.
Have your child fill out the Student Enrollment form.
Attend the interview, enroll your student, and schedule orientation.
Why Choose Your Guidance Office?
We understand that planning for college—and figuring out how to pay for it—is often confusing and frustrating. YGO is here to serve as your GPS. We’ll keep your family on track with the college planning process, explaining each step and offering individualized guidance along the way. Our mission is simple: To facilitate your child’s acceptance at the right college while maximizing your family’s financial aid.
Education is our passion and accessible education is our mission. We are your one-stop shop for every aspect of the college planning process. When you partner with YGO, you can expect the following:
A dedicated college coach who genuinely cares about your child’s future
An extensive collection of results-driven resources
An online college organizer to optimize the college planning process
An action plan for financing your child’s college education
Connections to licensed financial services professionals