Guided by the best in the nation.

We deliver the best counselors from across America.

Access a national network of over 25,000 private college counselors. Ensure that your child finds the perfect person to help them achieve their goals. Why settle for a local counselor, when your child’s college of choice is in another state? We connect you to counselors with college-specific knowledge and insight.

Our dedicated team monitors thousands of talented counselors, so you can be confident that you are getting the best value for your money.

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Coached by a top student.

Your child’s support team does not stop with their counselor.

There’s no better coach for your child than someone on the inside who can give them the scoop based on personal experience. We place a top student from your child’s target college at their side. There, they will help them navigate the admissions process and teach them to craft the perfect application.

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Our counselors deliver students to top colleges.

Meet the talent.

We build a student’s team from professionals with great personalities and track records. All of our counselors have undergone the strictest of vetting procedures.

The following section introduces you to a few of our talented counselors. Hear it straight from them. Learn about their experience and success.

Head
Counselors.

Chris

Harvard University, MLA; Wayne State University, BA

History

For over ten years, Chris has supported students across the globe in fulfilling their college aspirations. Chris started out as a college admissions consultant, where he helped community college students reduce their loan obligations by constructing comprehensive transfer strategies, maximizing the use of CLEP and AP credits, and scoring scholarships.

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Cole

Duke University, MA; Duke University, BA

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Anthropology

As a former admissions officer with Duke University of Undergraduate Admissions, Cole has reviewed over 8,000 applications and has expertise in prioritizing and evaluating “fit”. He knows that the college process is much more than just numbers on paper, and he is excited to support students as they find their perfect school.

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Dan

UT Southwestern Medical Center, PhD; Johns Hopkins University, MS; Indiana University Bloomington, MBA; Johns Hopkins University, BS

Biophysics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering

Dan specializes in life sciences, engineering, BS/MD candidates, and computer science. His mentorship includes working with future med school applicants and students seeking to apply machine learning to medicine.

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Julia

University of Pennsylvania, MPA; Princeton University, BA

Non-Profit Management, Literatures and Linguistics

Julia boasts 11+ years of experience in college admissions consulting and test prep. Julia's personalized, holistic approach to admissions helps applicants highlight their strengths and align with long-term goals. She also has a background in music, with certificates from Juilliard and L'École Normale de Musique de Paris.

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John

Harvard University, BA

Near Eastern Lang. and Civilizations

Former Harvard interviewer John excels as an educational consultant, helping students navigate US college admissions with a perfect SAT score and 10+ years of experience. Previously an EY Senior Consultant, he coaches students in business and STEM careers while enjoying outdoor activities.

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Laura

Cornell University, PhD; Dartmouth College, BA

Biochemistry and Structural Biology

Laura has over ten years of experience helping students apply to selective colleges and years of volunteering as an alumni interviewer for Dartmouth College.

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Lindsay

University of Miami, BS

Business Management

Lindsay specializes in guiding students through the college admissions process and helping them find schools that are a great fit academically, socially, and financially.

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College
Coaches.

Michael

Georgia Institute Of Technology

Industrial Engineering

Mike is a junior at the Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Computing Intelligence.

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Kevin

Stanford University

Management Science and Engineering

Kevin is a sophomore at Stanford studying Management Science and Engineering (MS&E) and minoring in music.

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Maria

Barnard College

Neuroscience and Behavior

Maria is a junior at Barnard College of Columbia University studying neuroscience and behavior with a minor in Russian.

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Nicholas

University Of Pennsylvania

Physics

Nick is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in physics with a concentration in business, and minoring in economics.

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Amanda

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Behavioral Economics

Amanda is a sophomore studying Behavioral Economics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.

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Financial
Counselors.

Julie

Long Island University, BS

Psychology

Julie has a long history in the financial industry, having originally started her career as a stock broker with Oppenheimer Holdings before later moving to The American Stock Exchange. She became a college financial consultant in 2010 and has been dedicated to helping students and their families maximize their financial aid opportunities ever since.

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Blaine

La Salle University, MBA, Finance; Millersville University, BA

Education

Prior to founding Financial Aid Coach, Blaine worked in the financial aid industry as a counselor for students and families for several years at schools including Millersville University, where he completed a degree in education, and La Salle University, where he graduated with his MBA in Finance. In his capacity as a financial aid counselor, Blaine was able to learn the ins and outs of financial aid first-hand.

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