Resources - College Planners, Charging for Siblings, Twins, Returners
College planners often work with families that include siblings, twins, or students returning for additional services. Establishing clear pricing structures and policies helps set expectations, maintain consistency, and support long-term client relationships.
This article outlines common approaches college planners use when working with siblings, twins, and returning students, along with resources to help you manage these scenarios efficiently.
Charging for Siblings
Many college planners offer discounted rates or bundled packages for siblings who enroll at the same time or within a close timeframe.
💡 CounselMore supports managing multiple students within the same family, making it easier to track progress, assignments, and communication while keeping student records separate.
Charging for Twins
Although twins may apply during the same cycle, each student generally requires individualized advising, applications, and materials. Many planners treat twins as separate students while clearly outlining their pricing and service structure in advance.
💡Keeping student records separate helps ensure individualized guidance and accurate tracking.
Charging for Returning Students
Returning students (such as gap-year students, transfer applicants, or those seeking additional support after a prior engagement) are often charged under a returning student rate or new service package.
Common options include:
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A reduced returning-student fee
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A focused package for specific services (essays, transfers, or reapplications)
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Time-based or hourly services
💡 Maintaining past records and notes can help streamline continued advising.
Additional Resources
CounselMore hosts events, study halls, and educational sessions for college planners covering best practices, workflows, and platform usage.
To view upcoming events, visit:
👉 https://www.counselmore.com/events