COACHING AGREEMENT TERMS

Below is a sample of the agreement coaching clients are required to sign. 

This agreement is between Erin Jensen, College Coach, doing business as Golden Ratio Northwest, LLC, and the student listed below (Client) for the benefit of said student.

All responses are confidential.

Coaching may include some or all of the below services:

Laying Groundwork

• Meetings with you to develop overall strategy for the application process. 

• Evaluation of your student record, including transcripts, extracurricular activities, special talents, and/or test scores (if relevant).

• Discussion of any learning differences or accommodations utilized in the past or needed in the future.

• Explanation of the college admissions process, transfer of college credit (if relevant) and guidance through learning these processes as well.

• Development of an individualized timeline for the application process using a shared document.

College Search

• Guidance on college search resources and jointly creating of a list of “good match” colleges and universities for to research.

• For any college visits, helping you prepare for and conduct meaningful visits.

• Assistance in compiling a final list of no more than 5 schools, with varying degrees of admission difficulty, to which you will apply. Exceeding these limits may incur additional charges. 

Application Process

• Assistance in application preparation, including understanding admission requirements and application submission requirements.

• Assistance in preparing any supplemental requirements such as activity lists, resume, special circumstance statements, or selection of recommendation letter references.

• Guidance with essay writing, including topic development, critique, and proofreading. 72-hour essay review turnaround guaranteed; faster turnaround may incur additional charges.

• Assistance with waitlist or appeals processes, if necessary.

• Assistance in making a final decision concerning which college to attend.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Overview of financial aid basics.

• Assistance understanding financial aid forms, policies, and options.

• Guidance with searching for and applying for scholarships.

General Support

• Responding to emails and phone calls within 48 hours.

• Scheduling regular meetings as needed.

• Assistance with organizing relevant information and documents.

• Guidance for time and stress management.

• Assistance with the final transition-to-college process.

Not Included

• Writing or rewriting essays for you.

• Writing letter(s) of recommendation.

• Filling out applications or scholarship applications for you.

• Contacting references or instructors on your behalf.

• Contacting colleges on your behalf or about you as an applicant.

Your Responsibilities

• Be honest and up front with me.

• Put 100% effort into the process and ask questions when things are unclear.

• Do the very best academic work possible.

• Provide an unofficial copy of all academic records for a complete picture of your academic history. A secure Google Drive folder will be shared with you for storing these and all shared working documents.

• Take the initiative to contact me when you need to meet, have questions, or have essays ready for review.

• Give at least 72 hours (3 days) lead time for feedback on essays or application help prior to a related deadline.

• Meet deadlines.

• Show up to meetings when scheduled and respond to emails, texts or phone calls within 72 hours (3 days). If you need to miss a meeting, you must cancel or reschedule at least 12 hours prior or you will be charged for the time scheduled.

• Provide payment by stated due dates. Contact me immediately if an unexpected financial situation prevents timely payment; we can discuss alternative plans.

• Believe in yourself.

• Enjoy the process!

Disclaimer of Services

Both parties agree that college coaching recommendations are provided on a best-effort basis, informed by professional experience; evaluation of your needs, interests, and abilities; and information and materials provided by you. My comments and recommendations are the expression of my professional judgement only. I will not reveal any of your information to anyone unless you direct me to do so.

I will not solicit or accept compensation from any institutions for your admission or prioritized consideration. I will not make any promises or guarantees about the outcome of any of your applications, admission decisions, or financial aid packages. 

Golden Ratio Northwest, LLC agrees that all work performed under the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be completed within the time limits as set forth in this Agreement, subject only to delays caused by force majeure. “Force majeure” shall be deemed to be any cause affecting the performance of this Agreement arising from or attributable to acts, events, omissions, or accidents beyond the reasonable control of either party. Should Golden Ratio Northwest, LLC become unable to fulfill the terms of this Agreement, every effort will be made to find an acceptable substitution for college coaching. 

If you are dissatisfied with my services and wish to cancel this Agreement at any time, you must provide written notice at least seven (7) days prior to next scheduled meeting; Golden Ratio Northwest, LLC reserves the right not to provide refunds and will have seven (7) days after notice to transfer ownership of coaching records and documents to you.

Timeframe of Service: customized

Rate of Service: customized

Payment

Invoices will be sent on the first calendar day of each month that payment is due. Payments are due by 15th of each month. Late payments will incur a 5% fee each day unless you contact me prior to discuss alternatives.