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- ✓Scout Take editorial for every school
- ✓Feeder pipeline maps — the K–12 trajectory
- ✓Quick stats, alerts & school overviews
- ✓Preview of every transfer guide
Starter
Unlock the schools you're actually considering.
- ✓Unlock any 3 full school reports
- ✓Unlock any 1 complete transfer guide
- ✓All comparison tables & parent reviews
- ✓Tour questions & enrollment details
- ✓One-time payment, no subscription
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Full Access
Every school, every guide. Everything we add in the future.
- ✓All school reports (150+, growing)
- ✓All transfer & school choice guides
- ✓Full deadline calendars & contact directories
- ✓Side-by-side comparison tables
- ✓Parent reviews — the good AND the bad
- ✓Tour questions based on real parent feedback
- ✓All future schools & guides as we add them
One-time payment. No subscription. Ever.
How it compares
| EarlyScouts | Consultant | DIY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School reports | All | 3–5 | Scattered |
| Transfer guides | All | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time required | ~30 min | 5+ hrs | 20+ hrs |
| Price | From $9.99 | $200–$500 | Free |
Common questions
How does pricing work?
One-time payment — no subscription. Starter ($9.99) gives you 3 school reports + 1 guide. Full Access ($24.99) unlocks everything, including all future schools and guides we add.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once and keep access. There is no recurring billing for Starter or Full Access.
What's in the free plan?
The Scout Take (our editorial opinion), Quick Stats, and the pipeline map for every school are always free. You can browse the full directory without signing up.
What counts as a "school report"?
Every school has a full analyst-written report covering test scores in context, parent review synthesis, a comparison table, a feeder pipeline map, and enrollment details.
What are transfer guides?
Step-by-step guides for navigating district transfer processes: SMMUSD, CCUSD, BHUSD, and LAUSD. They include every deadline, priority tier, and permit window across a 16-month calendar.
Questions? hello@earlyscouts.com
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