It is often challenging for founding groups to interpret exactly what a charter school authorizer is asking for in an application. With years of experience successfully guiding people through this complex process, Charter School Startup reads petition drafts and offers insightful line-by-line commentary on the strengths and weaknesses of an application.

Follow-up meetings are included to ensure that applicants understand the recommendations and are able to revise their writing accordingly. CSS also turns drafts around quickly, which is critical when an application deadline is rapidly approaching.