Get paid for your time
Time-tracking and billing, built in
Track billable hours per student, send invoices, and follow payment status without bolting on a second tool. GuidedPath leaves time-tracking and invoicing out entirely.
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CollegePlannerPro vs GuidedPath.
Both tools are built for independent educational consultants — both include college-data profiles, a 30-day free trial, and free support. Here’s where they differ, laid out plainly so you can choose with confidence.
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The differences that matter.
Where the two platforms diverge — and where they meet. Rows marked with a green dot are where CollegePlannerPro pulls clearly ahead.
| Feature | CollegePlannerPro This platform | GuidedPath |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Six tiers by active-student capacity — 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or unlimited. | Five fixed tiers — 2, 15, 40, 100, or 500 students. |
| Member & association discount | 25% off every tier for IECA, HECA & NCAG members. | A flat $15 off each level. |
| Time tracking | Built in. Track hours and minutes per student, flag billable vs. non-billable, and update payment status. | Not included. |
| Billing & invoicing | Built-in invoicing interface — track invoices and payment status alongside your hours. | Not included. |
| College research | At-a-glance college profiles — tuition and costs, admissions requirements and stats, deadlines — plus printable college reports for students. | Built-in college search with export to a spreadsheet for comparison charts. |
| Communication | One hub for text, email, and notes. Broadcast email that tracks who has opened it, and a calendar that messages parents and students by email and text. | Central message center for group or individual texts; attach documents to emails, appointments, and assignments. |
| Student dashboard | The CustomCollegePlan dashboard — to-dos, upcoming meetings, recent messages, plus tabs for testing, applications, college lists, files, emails, and a calendar. | Student dashboards available. |
| Assessments & surveys | Assessments for personality, intelligence, skills and learning, and productivity. | Survey tools for personality and college affordability; build-your-own surveys. |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial. | 30-day free trial. |
| Support | Free support, plus a Knowledge Base and help section. | Free support, plus a Knowledge Base and help section. |
| Prospective students | Free — prospective students don’t count toward your tier. | Free — prospective students don’t count toward your tier. |
Comparison drawn from CollegePlannerPro’s published feature and pricing breakdown. GuidedPath is a product of its respective owner; capabilities reflect what that breakdown describes and may change. Dated dollar figures are intentionally omitted — see current pricing.
Why IECs choose CPP
What tips the decision.
The day-to-day reasons consultants land on CollegePlannerPro when they compare the two.
Better economics
25% off every tier — not a flat cut
IECA, HECA, and NCAG members save 25% on every plan. GuidedPath’s discount is a flat $15 off each level, so the savings shrink as your practice grows.
One place to run it
A real communication hub
Text, email, and notes in one place, with broadcast email that shows who opened it and a calendar that reminds parents and students by email and text.
See why consultants pick CollegePlannerPro.
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