SERVICES

We offer step-by-step assistance through all parts of the college application process, including the formation of a college list based on student/family preferences and goals, brainstorming and editing on all application essays, interview preparation and more. 

How it works?

Create a timeline and game-plan for all standardized tests
(SAT, ACT, AP)

Form a list of prospective colleges based on student/family preferences, academic ambitions, and career goals

Encourage and develop extracurricular activities to showcase student’s passion, goodwill and leadership

Brainstorm/edit/revise ALL essays and supporting materials

Practice for admissions interviews

After signing up, your child will have around-the-clock access to his or her Dream College advisor, as well as ongoing support through each and every step of the application process.

Please note that in addition to applications, we also help families decipher academic, housing, campus-safety, and extra-curricular options, ensuring that your child makes an informed choice and smooth transition once admitted to the college of his or her choice.

The myth of the superhero student…

Popular opinion would have you believe that colleges want “superhero students” whose commitments and accomplishments defy the laws of physics and time. The reality is that colleges want high-achieving students who demonstrate depth within their studies and activities. We help students tailor their applications at this most crucial of college application crossroads: where a student’s strengths and unique attributes meet a college’s preferences and needs. We work step-by-step with your child, ensuring he or she stands out on each and every application.

Your “Lighthouse” and “Lightning Rod”

Applying to colleges can be a stressful and time-consuming process for students and their families. The process requires superior organization and writing skills to meet deadlines and stand out. We’ve been described by our clients as both a lighthouse and lightning rod. Put simply, we illuminate the process, helping students save time and stand out from their peers in all aspects of their college applications… all while absorbing and alleviating the major stresses families would normally experience during this process.

The Difference

between us and other services:

Julio’s expertise in brainstorming, editing, and writing essays is remarkable, yet it’s his ability to help students develop and enhance these same skills that makes him so unique. Celeste provides clients with a deeper level of access and insight than other services can provide. This combination of Julio and Celeste’s skillsets is truly unmatched, and it is something that our clients value immensely.

Read our
students’ results!

Your questions answered

  • The story of college admissions today is a simple one: increased demand has led to increased selectivity. The number of graduating high school seniors is increasing while the number of seats available at top universities and colleges remains slim. Additionally, high school students are earning better grades and scoring higher on standardized tests than ever before. In other words, it’s more difficult than ever for students to stand out. Alas, the college application—especially the essays—offers students a tremendous opportunity to distinguish themselves from students who have similar grades and test scores.

    ‘But I have a high school college counselor, right?’ Yes, that’s true. However, unlike your child’s high school counselor who deals with an extremely large pool of students and parents (not to mention infinite tasks unrelated to college advising), our advisors focus solely on college admissions and devote our time, energy and expertise to only a handful of students each year.

    Our team provides step-by-step around-the-clock support through all aspects of college planning and applications.

  • In most cases, a student’s college counselor simply matches a student’s profile (GPA and test scores) with a generic list of computer-generated colleges and universities. Rarely are key student attributes and family preferences taken into consideration. Additionally, if a student has high grades and test scores, that student is encouraged to apply wherever he or she wants with little or no regard for the key factors involved in each college’s admissions process.

    The bottom-line is that other counselors and services cannot offer the same level of personal attention and expertise to help students stand out, tailoring applications to each individual college in order to dramatically increase a student’s chances of acceptance.

    What are your goals and expectations? If you’re aiming for an elite college or university, or you desire expert assistance in organizing and completing the application process, then you’ll find our services absolutely worth the price.

  • Sometimes it’s the “WHAT” of a person’s story that makes his or her essay interesting. In other words, it’s the plot of a person’s life or perhaps a single moment that jumps off the page. In other cases, however, it’s the “HOW” of the person’s story that makes him or her so fascinating. In other words, you get lost in how this person’s story is written or told. In the most unique and memorable of cases, it’s both the WHAT as well as the HOW that makes a person shine and stand out on paper. This understanding and approach is one reason why our students are able to gain entry into their dream colleges.