Tactical College Counseling

Master Your College Admissions in One 2-Hour Tactical Session.

Skip the monthly fees and thousand-dollar retainers. Get a personalized gameplan, timeline, and the tools to complete your admissions process with confidence.

One 2-hour session
30+ years of expertise
The Tactical Difference

A controlled briefing. Not a crowded cafeteria.

Most college counseling happens at scale — hundreds of students, one generic hour, zero personalization. We took everything wrong with that and rebuilt it from the ground up.

1-on-1
Personal attention
2 hrs
Complete strategy
30+
Years of expertise
The Old Way
Mass Briefing
Our Approach
Tactical Briefing
  • Hundreds of students in a cafeteria
    One-on-one focused session
  • Generic, one-size-fits-all overview
    Plan built around your student
  • No time for individual questions
    Every question answered in real time
  • Parents left out of the loop
    Parents and students aligned
  • Walk away without a clear plan
    Leave with a complete gameplan
Dr. Louis D. Werder in military uniform
"I provide a personalized tactical college application plan. We give students a head start — and the opportunity to impress their parents with a clear, actionable strategy."
Dr. Louis D. Werder
What You Get

Four pillars of a winning admissions plan.

Everything you need to walk out with confidence and a complete strategy.

Counselor reviewing admissions materials with a student

The Process Explained

A complete deep dive into the college admissions process — for students and parents — in one focused session.

Personalized academic planner with college application deadlines

Strategic Timeline

A personalized calendar gameplan: tests, essays, letters of recommendation, and deadlines — what to do and when.

Ivy-covered university campus building at golden hour

School Categorization

Research and prioritize your choices into Likely, Target, and Reach schools so every application has purpose.

Student typing a college application essay on a laptop

Application Strategy

Specific advice on the best time and order to apply for your situation — Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular.

Meet The Counselor

Dr. Louis D. Werder

Dr. Louis D. Werder

Dr. Werder brings over three decades of experience guiding students through the college admissions process — combining the discipline of a retired military officer with the empathy of a veteran educator.

  • Retired Military Officer
  • 30+ years educator at college and high school levels
  • National Board Certified Counselor since 2004
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Simple, Honest Pricing

One session. One price. No retainers.

Premium one-on-one counseling, without the monthly subscription.

Tactical Counseling Session

$350/ 2-hour session

Group pricing available for additional students.

  • Full 2-hour personalized session
  • Custom admissions timeline & gameplan
  • School categorization (Likely / Target / Reach)
  • Application strategy tailored to your situation
  • Both student and parent welcome
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