Booking

Book a Merton Studio Assessment

Every new student starts with a $50 assessment. We use it to understand their experience, tools, goals, project ideas, and the right next step.

A. Assessment Session

The assessment is the first step for every new student.

Assessment SessionFirst step for all new students

We identify the student's level, scope a first project, review their tools, and deliver a clear recommended plan. Available virtually or in person in Palo Alto.

$50

60 min

Skill and level placement
Project interest and tool review
First project recommendation
Recommended next session plan
Parent summary

Optional add-ons

Select any that apply. Add-ons are independent of the assessment and can be added or removed.

AI-Ready Setup Add-On+$50

Includes setup of AI-assisted building tools — VS Code/Cursor, GitHub basics, Node/Python environment, project folder workflow, and starter prompt files. Available as guided or assisted setup during the session. Scripts and steps are transparent and reviewed with the student before running.

After the assessment, families can choose 1:1 coaching ($50/hr), Project Sprint ($235 / 4 sessions), or Portfolio Track (from $500). See full pricing →

B. Tell Us About Your Student

This helps us prepare for the session and make it as useful as possible.

Parent / Guardian

Your name *

Email *

Phone (optional)

Student

First name *

Age *

Session format preference

Current experience level

Tools the student has tried (select all that apply)

What does the student want to build? (optional)

What would make this valuable for your family? (select all that apply)

What's the main thing holding the student back? (optional)

Anything else we should know? (optional)

C. Schedule a Time

Pick a time below. Your name and email will be pre-filled from the form above.

Having trouble with the calendar? Open scheduling page →

D. Submit Your Request

Once you submit, we'll review your request and confirm the session details within 24 hours.

Did you select a time above? (optional)

If you picked a slot in the calendar above, note it here so we have it in the request.

No commitment required. We'll follow up within 24 hours.

E. What Happens Next

We review the assessment request and follow up to confirm time and format.

During the assessment, we learn the student's tools, experience, interests, and goals.

We place the student into a level and scope a first project they can actually finish.

After the assessment, the family can choose 1:1 coaching, a Project Sprint, or the Portfolio Track.

The student leaves with a clear level, a first project idea, and a recommended next step.

Pricing note: The assessment is $50. No hidden fees, no automatic billing, no commitment beyond the session you book. See full pricing →