Your Ivy League Journey Starts Here
A Future Without Limits since 1984
With thousands of success stories since 1984, Avalon Admission is the premier college and private school admissions consultancy in Newton, MA. Founded by Neil Chyten, our proprietary process leverages four decades of institutional knowledge, data-driven strategy, and a profoundly human touch. The result? Over 70% of our Ivy League applicants receive offers of admission. We turn ambitious dreams into realities, setting students on paths to purpose and high achievement.
College Admission & Academic Consulting
Academic and strategic guidance, college admission planning and implementation (essay advising, editing, and application submission in Grade 12).
Single Year Packages
Grade 9 Package
Full-year guidance$3,500 deposit + $1,100/mo × 12 payments
Grade 10 Package
Full-year guidance$3,500 deposit + $1,250/mo × 12 payments
Grade 11 Package
Full-year guidance$4,000 deposit + $1,600/mo × 12 payments
Grade 12 Package
(Standard)Up to 8 College Applications$5,000 deposit + $2,150/mo × 9 paymentsGrade 12 Package
(Comprehensive)Up to 20 College Applications$5,000 deposit + $2,850/mo × 9 payments
Multiyear Packages
Package NameDetailsPricingGrades 9–12 Package4-Year Comprehensive$5,000 deposit + $1,850/mo × 41 paymentsGrades 10–12 Package3-Year Comprehensive$5,000 deposit + $1,850/mo × 29 paymentsGrades 11–12 Package2-Year Comprehensive$5,000 deposit + $2,450/mo × 17 payments
Hourly Packages
All consulting services available (includes time spent by consultant during and between meetings).
- 6-Hour Package (Any Grade)
- $4,600
- 12-Hour Package (Any Grade)
$8,400
A la Carte College Admission & Academic Services
These services are included in college admission packages, but are also available separately.
College List & Personal Narrative Development
Standalone narrative framing & school list creation$3,500
College Essay Review
Includes up to 2 rounds of edits$1.25 / word
College Interview Prep
2 meetings$950
Portfolio Creation, Review & Editing
Specialized guidance for artistic/technical portfolios$225 / hr
Private School Admission Consulting Services
Comprehensive and flexible consulting for private school applications, interviews, and essay prep. (Includes time spent by consultant during and between meetings).
- Full Service Private School Consulting
- Comprehensive planning for up to 10 schools
- $5,000 deposit + $4,600/mo × 5 payments
- 6-Hour Package
- Flexible advising & review time
- $4,600
- 12-Hour Package
- Flexible advising & review time
- $8,400
- Private School Interview Prep
- 2 meetings
- $950
- Private School Essay Review
- Includes up to 2 rounds of edits
- $1.25 / word
Private Tutoring & Mentorship
Strategic one-on-one test prep and subject-matter tutoring delivered via live video.
- Academic Tutoring
- All core academic subjects$135 / hr
- Test Prep Tutoring
- PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, ISEE, SSAT
- $195 / hr
- Research & Publication Mentoring
- Research mentoring, report writing, publication assistance
- $295 / hr
Elementary & Middle School Academic Services
Includes academic and strategic guidance, discussions of talent and passion, setting and achieving goals, choosing activities, and general advising.
- Single Year Consulting (Grades 1–7)
- $1,500 deposit + $700/mo × 12 payments
- Single Year Consulting (Grade 8)
- $2,000 deposit + $850/mo × 12 payments
- 6-Hour Package
- $4,600
- 2-Hour Package
- $8,400
Why Choose Avalon Admission?
We don’t just build applications; we build exceptional candidates. Our small counselor caseloads ensure you receive personalized, individualized attention every step of the way. By identifying your unique talents and passions early, our proprietary process caters directly to your strengths. You benefit from highly specialized, top-college guidance delivered by experts who know exactly what admissions committees are looking for.
High School & College Admissions Strategy
Gaining admission to a highly selective university requires more than good grades—it requires a compelling personal narrative. Our college admission packages cover every facet of the journey. From early academic and strategic guidance in 9th grade to rigorous essay editing, interview prep, and final application submission in 12th grade, we ensure you stand out in the most competitive applicant pools in the nation.
Private School, Middle School & Grade School Guidance
The foundation for academic success starts early. Avalon offers full-service consulting for younger students, guiding families through the competitive private school admissions landscape. We assist with goal-setting, activity selection, and overall academic advising to establish a strong trajectory long before the college application process begins.
Ready to Elevate Your Future?
Leverage our unparalleled expertise and proprietary process to secure your spot at a top university. Reach out now for a personalized consultation.