University Services

LAUNCH believes in brining opportunity to students and their families. We understand every family is in a different stage of their journey and may not require our entire services for one reason or another. What originally started as three university guidance packages, LAUNCH is proud to expand our services to select a la carte options. You can view the options below and purchase online for an easier and less stressful experience.

LAUNCH does not work for universities and thus, cannot guarantee admission to or financial aid from any school.

All prices below are exclusive of 21% BTW/VAT

UNIVERSITY PACKAGES

LAUNCH provides three boutique, personalized university guidance packages or a la carte options for students seeking to attend university in America, the United Kingdom, Canada, and throughout Europe ranging in price from €500 to €7500. These packages provide our families the best return on investment as each allows for unlimited communication with LAUNCH and a highly bespoke guidance plan. LAUNCH does not count hours and works extensively outside of meetings for students and their ambitions. This means meetings are used for important and valuable feedback, discussions, and in depth tasks creating more progress in less time for the student.

These packages aim to make the university application process organized (through our use of Cialfo), less stressful (through strategic mediation and project management), and tailored to a student's goals, values, and ambition (our values-based approach).

Each package has a set price point and automatically includes access to the LAUNCH client portal and online Facebook community, all written LAUNCH materials, and unlimited email and phone call communications. We specialize in expat/international families, third culture kids, learning differences, and students with athletic talents.

We offer all families a free, one-hour consultation to share our knowledge, learn more about your needs, and determine if we are a good fit for one another.

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comprehensive

€6500

The comprehensive package is all-inclusive and includes everything in the mini and essentials packages plus more! It guides the student and their family through the entire school preparation, application, selection, and decision process. LAUNCH encourages students to start during freshman or sophomore year to provide time to receive quality

guidance and advise.

senior rush global

€7500

This is our Comprehensive Package geared towards globally-minded seniors sans guidance on secondary school academics and extracurriculars. LAUNCH will focus their bespoke services on list building, ALL essays, application strategy and submission, financial aid and budgeting processes, and decision making strategies. Students who select this package will receive assistance for ALL university applications across the globe.

essentials
€4500

The essentials package provides everything in the mini package plus a limited holistic factor review, personal branding guidance and academic CV creation, class selection and extracurricular advice, essay coaching for four essays, application strategy for up to eight applications, and recommendation review and advice. Students should start this package in junior year.

senior rush USA

€5500

This is our Comprehensive Package geared towards seniors sans guidance on secondary school academics and extracurriculars. Designed for those intent on the US, LAUNCH will focus their bespoke services on list building, ALL essays, application strategy and submission, financial aid and budgeting processes, and decision making strategies. Students who select this package will only receive assistance for US applications.

mini

€2500

The mini package provides limited guidance during the school preparation, application, and decision process. LAUNCH will develop a personalized college list, provide limited application guidance to two to four schools, review one essay of the student’s choice, provide referrals for test prep services, and review offered financial aid packages.

senior rush europe+uk+canada

€5000

This is our Comprehensive Package geared towards seniors sans guidance on secondary school academics and extracurriculars. Instead LAUNCH will focus their bespoke services on list building, ALL essays, application strategy and submission, financial aid and budgeting processes, and decision making strategies. Students who select this package will only receive assistance for university applications in Europe, UK, and Canada.

UNIVERSITY A LA CARTE OPTIONS

LAUNCH provides various personalized university guidance a la options for students seeking to attend university in America, the United Kingdom, Canada, and throughout Europe. Prices range from €500 to €4000. These a la carte options are geared towards students and their families who may need assistance with small portions of the university application and decision process.

Each option has a set price point and includes varying levels of access to LAUNCH, our resources, community, and deliverables. Our unique values-based approach allows us to deliver a personal experience no matter where you are in the process.

We offer all families a free, one-hour consultation to share our knowledge, learn more about your needs, and determine if we are a good fit for one another.

SCHEDULE A FREE ONE-HOUR CONSULTATION

complete essay global

€4000

This package assists the student who needs essay writing assistance for applications globally. Students will receive a personalized curriculum, individual meetings with LAUNCH, and support for ALL essay writing for up to six (6) schools, which typically means 12-16 essays total. Individual attention, writing exercises, and multiple reviews ensure quality content, structure, and finish. LAUNCH will conduct final essay reviews. LAUNCH will charge €500 per university over the stated maximum within this package.

motivation letter

€500

LAUNCH will provide a student support and guidance in writing one motivation letter or personal statement. Our specially designed curriculum helps students curate powerful statements. The writing exercises address individual needs, and students can expect to produce multiple drafts and receive multiple reviews. Individual attention from LAUNCH ensures quality content, structure, and finish. LAUNCH will conduct a final letter review.

expense + scholarship plan

€650

LAUNCH will provide the student and their family an analysis of university expenses and scholarship opportunities for schools to which the student would like to apply including up to 10 schools. LAUNCH will conduct high level scholarship research and provide additional search resources to families so they may continue the search. LAUNCH does not complete scholarship applications or review scholarship essays as part of this package.

gap year planner

€1500

The Gap Year Planner option is for students seeking to take a gap year or leave of absence from university. LAUNCH will work with the student and their family to determine personal goals and ambitions, explore various gap year enrichment options (internships, service learning, mentorship programs, personal development, etc.), and develop a robust and fulfilling gap year resume designed to build on a student's strengths and interests.

complete essay usa
€3000

This package assists students who need essays for United States applications. Students will receive a personalized curriculum, individual meetings with LAUNCH, and support for ALL essay writing for up to four (4) schools, which typically means 10-14 essays total. Individual attention, writing exercises, and multiple reviews ensure quality content, structure, and finish. LAUNCH will conduct final essay reviews.

LAUNCH will charge €500 per university over the stated maximum within this package.

university list builder

€1250

This option is for the student who needs help determining reach, target, and likely options to which they are best suited. LAUNCH will conduct a values-based assessment and provide students with 20-24 universities evenly distributed between Reach, Target, and Likely as well as admissions data, and potential majors per university. LAUNCH provides the student a color-coded template to finish their university search process. List revisions are not possible after delivery.

financial aid awards assessment

€500

LAUNCH will provide the student and their family a comparative analysis to leverage financial aid awards from universities where the student received acceptance. LAUNCH helps families understand the intricacies of award letters including direct and indirect costs. LAUNCH will guide you in understanding cost of attendance, resources to search for scholarships, and loan options (if needed), but does not guarantee additional aid but guidance on making your choices affordable.

student athlete package

€2000*

Our student-athlete option is designed for student-athletes seeking to continue their sport and academics beyond secondary school. Families can expect personalized guidance, coaching, and development of an athletic resume, skills videos, and coach communication plans. LAUNCH will provide information on recruitment policies, eligibility processes, best fit programs, and how to navigate the process. *This can be added onto any counseling package for €500.

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personal statement usa

€750

LAUNCH will provide a student support and guidance in writing a US personal statement. Our unique curriculum will address individual needs, and students can expect to produce multiple drafts while receiving multiple reviews. Individual attention from LAUNCH ensures quality content, structure, and finish. LAUNCH will conduct a final letter review. This package must be booked at least four weeks before deadline as the process takes an average of two to four weeks for a final product.

major + careers exploration

€600

This option assists the student in exploring various career paths based on their values, interests, and strengths. LAUNCH will guide the student through a discovery process aimed to enlighten and drive the university search. Students will receive a full strengths assessment, one-on-one career guidance, a list of career-oriented summer enrichment opportunities (both in person and virtual), and data to make informed future decisions.

transition assessment + planning

€2200

Designed for the neurodiverse learner, the Transition Assessment + Planning option helps lay a solid groundwork for students and their families. Aimed at developing self advocacy skills, confidence, and the ability to meet and exceed expectations, students can expect a comprehensive view of how to successfully transition to university. Students will receive continuous contact with LAUNCH founder, Lauren Joyce Hensel, and personalized guidance on executing the laid out plan.

hourly rate

€150

For families who may need clarification or minimal guidance or insight on a particular aspect of the university search, application, and/or decision process, Founder and Head Guidance Coach Lauren Joyce Hensel offers an hourly rate. Lauren is available for contract work with schools looking to provide more robust university counseling services to their students and families.

Contact Lauren.