A personalized approach for students and families

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cOLLEGE COUNSELING AND STRATEGIC ADVISING BY Experts in the Field

Apply to college with confidence.

Our services

  • College essay

    The College Essay is a unique writing challenge. Our goal for each student is to create an authentic essay that will give the Admission Committee a deeper understanding of what a student will add to the college community.

  • Application Work

    It can be difficult for students to tell their unique story within the confines of character limits and drop down choices. We guide students to use concise and strategic descriptions that capture the breadth of their high school experience.

  • College list

    Spending the time to thoughtfully develop a well-rounded list is perhaps the best predictor of successful college application. We work directly with students to create a balanced, but ambitious, list of college options.

  • Supplemental Essays

    Colleges use the Supplemental Essay to learn more about the qualities and perspectives that prospective students might bring to campus. Although it’s more writing, we encourage students to use this as an opportunity to differentiate themselves.

  • Making Decisions

    Having choices at the end of the college application journey is something to celebrate! But since you can only just attend one college at a time, this choice can often feel overwhelming. We’ve counseled thousands of students to narrow their choices and get excited about their final decision.

  • Financial Aid

    Everyone knows this - college is expensive. Combinations of different funding sources exist for each student, from government grants, private grants, local vs. national scholarships, merit-based vs. need-based aid, the list goes on. We’ll help students and families understand the true cost of college and make informed decisions.


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17+ Years working with students & families

Matt Waldman College Counselor

EDUCATION

  • Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters Degree, Higher Education

  • E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Experience:

  • Associate Director of College Counseling - Kingswood Oxford School West Hartford, CT

  • Sr. Director of College Services - The Steppingstone Foundation Boston, MA

  • Director of Post-Secondary Enrollment Program - Ohio Appalachian Center for Higher Education Nelsonville, OH