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School Planning Services
Guiding families toward schools where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

Choosing a private elementary, middle, or high school is a meaningful decision. Whether you’re just beginning your search or need focused help to complete applications, Bright Path provides personalized, step-by-step support.

The Gateway Program

Opening doors to new opportunities.

Full-service support from discovery through submission. Ideal for families seeking a comprehensive, expert-guided admissions process.

  • Academic & extracurricular review

  • Summer program research and application support

  • Student discovery session to assess learning style and school fit

  • Customized list of schools

  • Application timeline and milestone calendar

  • Interview preparation for students and parents

  • Essay coaching, feedback, and editing

  • Parent statement editing

  • Full application review and support through submission

  • Decision and waitlist guidance 

  • Transition & Success Workshop (Summer) 

Services start as early as late winter for students entering the following year and continues through the application season.

The Focused Fit Program

Sharpen your focus. Clarify your path.

For families who have already begun their application process and need structured, professional support to finalize key components.

  • Initial consultation and student meeting

  • ​Review of academic & extracurricular activities

  • Review & refinement of an existing school list

  • Interview preparation for students and parents 

  • Essay coaching, editing for student essays

  • Parent statement review & feedback

  • Application review and polish

  • Decision and waitlist guidance

Services start the Fall and continue through the application season. 

The Faith & Values Pathway

Aligning faith, purpose, and education.

Personalized support for families seeking Catholic or mission-driven schools, including scholarship and values-centered application guidance.

  • Family consultation to identify aligned Catholic or faith-based options

  • Academic & extracurricular review 

  • Scholarship and financial aid guidance

  • Essay coaching with an emphasis on service, character, and mission

  • Interview preparation and decision support

Service can start as early as the Spring, Summer or Fall and continue through the application season. 

Affordability & Financial Aid Guidance

Making great-fit schools accessible and attainable.

A focused financial aid strategy package for families navigating aid forms, award comparisons, and appeals.

  • Financial aid strategy session

  • Walkthrough and support of financial aid platforms and profile completion

  • Scholarship support and review

  • Comparison of aid offers

  • Appeal letter drafting and documentation review

Customized support, based on family need.

Book a free discovery call and we’ll map the best next step together.
Bright Path Education Group

Your Path. Your Future, Our Guidance. 

Connect With Us:

Julie DiFilippo, Founder & Independent Educational Consultant
📍 Based in Greater Boston • Supporting Students Nationwide 

      (Virtual & In-Person)
📧 julie@brightpathgroup.org
📞 413-238-1895

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