Overwhelmed
by deadlines?
Break the application process into manageable next steps.
COLLEGE COUNSELING IN INCLINE VILLAGE & ONLINE
A clearer path to college.
A more confident student.
College admissions counseling for families in Incline Village, the Lake Tahoe region, and online. Get personal guidance with college choices, essays, academic planning, and financial aid resources.
20+ years
of educational experience
Personalized
one-on-one guidance
NACAC memberNational Association for
College Admission Counseling
College Admission Counseling
PARENTS, YOU HAVE SUPPORT
You’re not alone in this.
The college admissions process can feel overwhelming. Let’s bring a little clarity to what comes next.
Overwhelmed
Not sure which
colleges fit best?
Explore schools around your student’s goals and interests.
Essay stress?
Help your student tell their story in their own voice.
Confused about
financial aid?
Find resources to better understand your options.
OUR APPROACH
A clear plan. A supported student.
Discover
Start with your student’s strengths, interests, and what matters most.
Build your plan
Bring academics, activities, and college goals into focus.
Apply with confidence
Work through essays and applications with guidance along the way.
We begin with your academic background, interests, and realistic goals.
OUR PROGRAMS
Support for every stage of the journey.
10th grade
Foundation
Build academic habits, explore your interests, and make thoughtful course choices.
11th grade
Strategy
Research colleges, focus your priorities, and begin shaping your story.
12th grade
Applications
Get guidance on essays, application details, and the decisions ahead.
Hourly
Guidance
Talk through the support your student needs, from course planning to essays.
Discuss your needsPERSONAL GUIDANCE, FROM START TO FINISH
More than application support.
Build a plan around your student’s interests, academic goals, and next steps.
Explore all six areas of support
Admissions strategy
Navigate Common App, UC, CSU, Coalition, and school-specific applications, plus regular, early, restrictive early, and rolling admission options.
Academic advising
Plan courses from freshman year onward, strengthen your academic portfolio, and balance schoolwork with athletics and other commitments.
Essay development
Understand prompts, find meaningful topics, and improve drafts while keeping your own voice.
Financial aid & scholarships
Explore school-specific aid, scholarship research, and FAFSA guidance.
Community involvement
Find meaningful service and leadership opportunities, with a manageable commitment.
SAT & ACT preparation
Discuss test timing and preparation; connect with Tahoe Tutoring for test-prep support.
Support for individual goals and circumstances
Explore honors programs, accommodations, majors, campus visits, athletic admissions, interview preparation, social-media considerations, and transfer credit or transcript questions.
One place to stay organized.
CollegePlannerPro supports deadlines, scheduling, school research, and counselor communication. We help students learn to use it.
A LITTLE DIRECTION, RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE
Find your starting point.
Tell us your student’s year and what’s on your mind.
Explore a starting point. Your counselor can help confirm the right fit.
10TH GRADE / BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION
Start early. Make room to grow.
Use sophomore year to explore interests, choose courses thoughtfully, and find meaningful ways to get involved.
A package to explorePlatinum Plus · $5,200
Compare your optionsTalk it through with PatrickFour sophomore-year meetings, followed by junior- and senior-year support.
PACKAGES & PRICING
The right support for your student.
All package prices are shown below.
Gold
$3,400
Begins in July before senior year; in-person or virtual meetings and counselor research/editing included.
What’s included
- Transcript, résumé, portfolio, and balanced college-list development
- Application strategy, essays, school-platform integration, and submission guidance
- Up to 12 colleges
- FAFSA, scholarship, and housing guidance
Platinum
$4,600
Everything in Gold, plus junior-year support.
What’s included
- Senior courses, extracurriculars, service, and SAT/ACT planning
- Summer internships and college visits
- Application account setup
- Athlete, arts, and honors applicant support
Platinum Plus
$5,200
Platinum plus 10th grade.
What’s included
- Four additional sophomore-year meetings
- Academic, extracurricular, and volunteer guidance
- Earlier relationship-building for personalized recommendations
FLEXIBLE SUPPORT
$150/hourDiscuss hourly supportHourly guidance
Meeting time and asynchronous work, including essay editing, are billable.
Additional colleges beyond 12 incur extra charges. UC applications count as one college; CSU applications count as one.
Full-time Tahoe/Truckee resident? Ask about the local discount.
MEET YOUR COUNSELOR
Hi, I’m Patrick.
With over 20 years of experience in teaching and tutoring, I bring an educator’s perspective to college counseling. I take time to get to know each student and help them find a path that reflects who they are.
From the first conversation to essay revisions, we’ll work through the process together.
More about Patrick
Patrick McConaghy co-founded and co-owns Tahoe Tutoring. He holds a BA in Education from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Education in Administrative Leadership from Sierra Nevada College.
Outside work, he enjoys family time, cooking, Star Wars, and classic literature.
- 20+ years of educational experience
- NACAC member
- Personalized student guidance
- Incline Village & online
Extraordinary futuresstart with support.
GOOGLE REVIEWS
In their own words.
Perspectives from students and families who have worked with Evolve.
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Read all Google reviewsWhen should we start college counseling?
You can begin as early as freshman year with course choices and exploring interests. Juniors can focus on college research and essays, while seniors work toward application deadlines.
Can we meet online?
Yes. Evolve supports students online as well as in person in Incline Village. Home meetings are also offered; discuss arrangements with the team.
Are parents involved in the process?
Students are encouraged to take ownership, with parents included in communication. The balance can be tailored to your family.
How do you help students find the right colleges?
Your interests and preferences, including possible majors, location, campus size, and lifestyle, help shape a varied college list. That list can evolve as your goals become clearer.
How often will we meet?
Meeting frequency varies with your needs. Early sessions focus on understanding your academic background; meetings become more frequent as deadlines approach.
What happens in the first consultation?
The conversation begins with your academic background and goals. It’s a chance to discuss where you are now, what you need help with, and possible next steps.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Let’s build a brighter future, together.
Discover how Evolve Academics can support your student’s next chapter.
Tutoring & test prep
Tahoe Tutoring offers homework, test, and project support in Incline Village and online.
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