Our mission is to end aimless tuition spending by equipping every student — and their family — with a data-driven, personalized roadmap that aligns passions with practical pathways.
By providing clarity before college begins, we help families invest with confidence, avoid costly detours, and accelerate each student’s journey toward a fulfilling, financially sound future.
We start by uncovering what sparks interest and excitement — because passion fuels persistence, especially in college.
We go beyond GPA to highlight talents, skills, and feedback that reveal what you’re naturally good at — and what you can build on.
We pair student interests with growing industries and emerging career fields — so your education stays relevant and rewarding.
Understanding your working and learning style helps us identify majors and environments where you’ll thrive, not just survive.
Together, we connect the dots between where you’ve been and where you’re going, helping you articulate a confident, compelling plan for what comes next.
Our services replace guesswork with live guidance, honest questions, and the accountability you need to move forward with clarity.
Our most personalized offering. Includes four 60-minute 1-on-1 Zoom sessions, a personalized review of your PATHS™ Binder, personalized email feedback between sessions, and access to our community for ongoing support.
Join a small-group experience with four 90-minute live coaching calls, a streamlined PATHS™ Binder Lite to guide your thinking, and access to our community tools where students learn together and share insights. A great way to build your network!
Stay on track after your Grad Plan is complete. Includes a quarterly 45-minute check-in with your coach and continued access to our community for fresh tools, answers, and encouragement year-round.
Perfect for returning students who want to recalibrate or stay accountable. These 60-minute 1-on-1 sessions help you refocus your goals, revisit your Grad Plan, and make confident next steps — especially during times of transition.
A dedicated coaching session just for parents. We’ll talk through your goals for your student, how to support them without overwhelming them, and what decisions are worth leaning into (or letting go of) as the college process unfolds.
If you're questioning whether college is the right next step, this session is for you. We'll explore the true costs and benefits of college, consider alternative options, and outline a path that aligns with your values and goals — college or not.
A fillable, 40-page digital workbook that walks students through the PATHS™ Framework independently. Includes brief video guidance. Perfect for motivated students who want to reflect at their own pace.
A 25-page guide to the right college conversations — with talking points, a financial ROI calculator, and key questions to ask before committing to a major or a school. Designed for clarity and confidence at the dinner table.
We partner directly with high schools to deliver impactful college-and-career readiness experiences for their entire senior class. Packages include live presentations (assemblies or classroom workshops), optional one-on-one student coaching, and digital or printed PATHS™ Binders for every attendee. Pricing depends on group size, delivery format, and travel. Let us build you a plan that works!
Try it risk-free: If you're not completely confident after Session 1 of the Starter Pack or Clarity Camp, just let us know within 24 hours — we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.
Please reach us at contact@thegradplan.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Grad Plan™ is a personalized roadmap designed to help students choose the right major, college, and career path — before day one. It’s based on our proprietary PATHS™ Framework and built through one-on-one coaching, group sessions, and independent binder materials.
PATHS™ stands for Passions, Abilities, Trends, Habits, and Story. It’s the foundation of everything we do — helping students align who they are with where they’re headed.
Most of our students are heading to college, but we also support students exploring trade schools, gap years, or other meaningful paths. The goal is the same: clarity, confidence, and a plan that fits.
Yes — especially if they’re undecided, thinking about changing majors, or feeling unsure about their direction. It’s never too late to reset the plan.
The Starter Pack includes 1-on-1 coaching, fully customized materials, and flexible scheduling. The Clarity Camp is a small-group experience with live sessions, a streamlined Binder Lite, and peer learning. Both include access to our community and coaching tools.
Yes! Especially Session 1 of the Starter Pack. We also offer a standalone “Parent’s Turn!” session to address questions, concerns, and family goals.
Not at all. While we use some reflection tools, PATHS™ is about real-life decision-making, not just self-labeling. It blends interests, strengths, and labor-market insight into a practical, usable plan.
Our founder and CEO is an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh with a background in financial planning, professional services, and student development. Every plan is built using our proprietary PATHS™ Framework and grounded in real-world outcomes — not just theory.
Our coaching team includes a mix of working professionals who bring real-world insights, experienced college educators who have mentored hundreds (if not thousands) of students, and current students who’ve recently navigated their own path. These student mentors offer relatable, timely advice and are some of the best sources of encouragement and practical tips we’ve seen.
We focus on what actually helps students launch successfully — on time and on budget.
Not exactly. We’re not focused on polishing résumés, prepping essays, or picking reach schools. Our mission is bigger and earlier: helping students figure out who they are, what they want, and how to choose a major (and path) that actually fits — before the tuition bills hit.
That way, when it’s time to apply, students aren’t just guessing or following the crowd. They’re applying with purpose, which makes every decision — from school list to scholarships — smarter and more strategic.
AI tools are great for generating lists of majors or quick personality quizzes — but that’s where it ends. They don’t know your student, can’t ask follow-up questions, and certainly won’t hold anyone accountable.
Plus, AI typically just agrees with whatever you tell it — seriously, try it. Say you're interested in five different careers, and it’ll tell you all five are a great fit. Helpful? Not really.
Our process combines real coaching with real outcomes. Students work with educators and professionals who know how to spot blind spots, challenge assumptions, and guide meaningful decisions. If AI alone could solve this, $1.77 trillion in student loan debt wouldn’t exist.
We don’t guarantee a perfect major, dream school, or instant life clarity — because no one can. What we do guarantee is a structured process, clear deliverables, and our full commitment to helping each student walk away with confidence, clarity, and a next-step plan that actually fits. If you’re not satisfied after Session 1, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
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