Pricing

We don't publish fixed rates. Here's why.

A senior who needs essay help in October and a 9th grader building a four-year roadmap are two completely different engagements. Publishing a price list would mean overcharging one and undercharging the other. Instead, we scope every package individually — and tell you the number within 24 hours of your free call.

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Fill out the form

Tell us what you're looking for, your student's grade, and your goals. Takes 3 minutes.

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Free 15-min call

We scope the work, answer questions, and give you a specific number. No vague ranges.

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Start within 48 hours

Once you're ready, we match you with the right consultant and get to work.

What goes into the price

Every package is scoped based on three things: the deliverables you need, the timeline you're working with, and the consultant best suited to your student's goals.

Common App Package

Essays

Full essay support — personal statement, supplements, activity descriptions. 12-hour turnaround, unlimited revisions on core essays.

Scoped per essay volume and school list size.

Roadmap

Long-Horizon Planning

A multi-year strategy for 9th–10th graders covering courses, testing, summers, ECs, and rec letters.

Flat engagement — one deliverable, ongoing check-ins.

Competitions & Scholarships

Execution

Hands-on coaching for Conrad, Diamond Challenge, Coolidge, Coca-Cola Scholars, and others our team has actually won.

Scoped per competition timeline and deliverable count.

Founder's Package

Execution · Access

For students building a company or nonprofit — structure, positioning, and connections.

Scoped based on stage of venture and timeline.

Creator & Personal Brand

Planning

SEO strategy, content positioning, and building in public framed as a genuine extracurricular.

Flat engagement with ongoing advisory.

Internship & Research

Execution · Access

Cold outreach strategy, lab applications, and Harvard/MIT network access for real positions.

Scoped based on target roles and timeline.

Common questions about cost

Is there a minimum engagement?

No. Some families come to us for one essay package. Others work with us for three years. We don't require long-term commitments.

How does Laplace compare to bigger firms in cost?

We're generally more affordable than firms like Crimson or IvyWise — and we'd argue more effective, because your advisor actually graduated last year and remembers what worked. Crimson charges $5,000–$50,000+. We don't.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Bring it up on the call and we'll structure something that works.

What if we only need one thing?

That's fine. Tell us what it is and we'll scope just that. No bundling required.

Get a number in 24 hours.

Fill out the form, tell us what you need, and we'll follow up with a specific scope and price — no obligation.

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