Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! While we’re local to Rhode Island, we work with students nationwide through virtual college advising, academic tutoring, test prep, and essay coaching.

We help students and families navigate every step of the college admissions process — from building a college list, planning college visits, academic planning, and extracurricular guidance to essays, applications, and final decisions. Our goal is to make the process less stressful and more strategic.

It’s never too early to begin! We usually start working with students in 9th grade to help them develop strong academic habits and explore their interests, hobbies, and extracurricular activities. By 11th grade, we shift focus to standardized testing, essay planning, and refining college lists to prepare for the application process in the summer before 12th grade.

While school counselors provide valuable support, they often manage hundreds of students alongside a wide range of responsibilities. This can make it difficult to give each student the personalized guidance needed in today’s competitive college admissions process.

Unlike a typical school-day meeting where a counselor meets briefly with a student and the student relays information to their family, we provide comprehensive family college planning. This approach ensures that both students and parents are actively involved, informed, and supported throughout every step of the process — bridging the gap that often exists outside of the school environment.

We combine local expertise with a personalized approach to guide students in academic tutoring, test prep, and college planning. By limiting the number of students we work with, we ensure each family receives one-on-one attention and tailored support.

With experience on both sides of the admissions process, our team knows exactly what colleges are looking for. We help students highlight their authentic strengths, navigate the process strategically, and approach each step with clarity and confidence. The result is a stress-free, results-driven experience that empowers students to reach their full potential.

The main difference between our packages is the amount of time and level of support each family receives. All packages include personalized college advising or test prep, but they vary in how often we meet and how deeply we assist with each part of the process.

Here’s a breakdown of our packages, starting at $2549:

Time & Guidance: Number of hours available for ongoing support, academic and extracurricular planning, college research, application strategy, and personalized coaching throughout the admissions process.

Virtual Meetings: Flexibility for online sessions and check-ins throughout the process.

Application Review: Hands-on editing and review of college applications.

Essays & Resume: Individualized feedback and coaching for essays, personal statements, and activity résumés.

Strategic Planning: Level of guidance on building the college list, organizing deadlines, financial aid, scholarships, and final decision-making.

Each family’s needs are unique, so we’ll recommend the package that offers the right balance of time, structure, and support for your student.m description

At Academic Admissions Advisors (AAA), we provide personalized, results-driven tutoring designed to help students succeed academically and achieve their long-term goals. Our experienced tutors work with learners from elementary school through college, offering flexible virtual and in-person sessions tailored to each student’s unique needs.

Our Tutoring Services Include:

• Monthly Academic Tutoring: Individualized instruction in core subjects such as math, science, reading, and writing. Support includes homework help, skill-building, and guidance for AP and advanced coursework.

• Monthly AP Tutoring: Individualized targeted preparation for Advanced Placement courses and exams, including content review, test-taking strategies, and practice with official AP questions.

• Standardized Test Prep Packages: One-on-one personalized coaching for the SAT, ACT, and SSAT to strengthen skills, improve test-taking strategies, and maximize scores.

• Small Group Test Prep Packages: Small, collaborative sessions for two to three students that combine personalized attention with peer interaction to reinforce skills and boost confidence.

Contact us to schedule an introductory call! We’ll discuss your goals, explain our process, and recommend the best plan for your student.

We offer clear and flexible payment options for our services:

• College Planning Services: Payments are made in two installments — 50% at signing and the remaining 50% by the agreed-upon date. Payments can be made via check, Zelle, or credit card.

• Tutoring Services (Academic & AP): Payments are billed monthly and must be submitted by credit card before the start of each month’s services.

• Test Prep Services (SAT, ACT, SSAT): Payment is due in full at the start of the session and must be submitted by credit card.

Additional Notes:

• A 3% service fee applies to all credit card payments.

• To avoid interruptions in service, timely payment is required.