College Counseling

Guiding your path to higher education through meticulous strategy development and resourceful guidance.

The Journey

Navigating the college admissions process can be challenging and overwhelming. Our comprehensive college counseling services provide your student with the expert guidance and support needed to achieve your educational goals.

Who We Are

Our expert college counselors, Avram Schlesinger and Mary Miele, specialize in guiding students through the college application process. With a proven track record of success, we support studentsaimingfor a variety of placements, including:

Ivy and Selective
Colleges

Engineering
Schools

Liberal Arts
Colleges

Colleges with
Learning Supports

Our Services Include:

Assessment
.

Personalized evaluation to identify your student’s strengths, interests, and goals.

School List Creation
.

Tailored lists of colleges that match your student’s profile and preferences.

Essay Writing
Guidance and Tutoring

Expert advice and support to craft compelling college application essays.

Financial Aid and
Scholarship Strategy

Assistance in identifying and applying for financial aid and scholarships.

Test Preparation
.

Targeted preparation for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and others.

Summer Pre-College Planning

Guidance on enrolling in summer programs to enhance college applications.

How We Work

Al-Carte Services

Focused sessions for specific guidance and support. Perfect for addressing targeted questions or receiving advice on particular parts of the application process.

Inclusive Scope of Work

Engage with us for comprehensive support before, during, and after the college application process, ensuring your student is well-prepared and confident at every stage.

Explore Our Programs

A clear and structured approach will help guide students through every stage of their college journey, from high school preparation to thriving in college. Click on a program title to learn more.

Our Team
Includes:

  • In-House College Counselors
  • School-Based College Counselors
  • Writing Specialists & Tutors
  • Financial Aid & Scholarship Advisors
  • Test Preparation Tutors
  • Pre-College Program Placement Advisors
  • Sport Recruitment Specialists

Explore Our Programs

We have supported students who have gained admissions into the following programs:

Higher Education Programs

Alfred State College

Amherst College

American University

American University of Paris

Babson College

Bard College

Bates College

Belmont University

Binghamton University

Boston College

Boston University

Bowdoin College

Brandeis University

University of British Columbia

Brown University

Bucknell University

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)

Carleton College

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Clark University

Coast Guard

Colby College

Colgate University

College of Charleston

Colorado College

Columbia University

Cornell University

Culinary Institute of America

CUNY Bronx Community College

CUNY City College

Dartmouth College

Davidson College

Drexel University

Duke University

Elon University

Emerson College

Fordham University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

Gettysburg College

Hamilton College

Harvard University

Harvey Mudd College

Haverford College

Hofstra University

Howard University

Hunter College

Indiana University

Kenyon College

Lafayette College

Landmark College

Lehigh University

Loyola University Maryland

Macalester College

Manhattanville College

Marist College

Marymount Manhattan College

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

McDaniel College

McGill University

Michigan State University

Middlebury College

Muhlenberg College

The New School

New York University

Northwestern University

Oberlin College

Occidental College

Oxford College of Emory University

University of Oxford

Penn State University

Pitzer College

Pomona College

Princeton University

Purdue University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rice University

University of Richmond

University of Rochester

Sarah Lawrence College

Scripps College

Skidmore College

Smith College

Southern Methodist University

Spelman College

St. John’s University

St. John’s College

St. Andrew’s University

Stanford University

Stony Brook University

SUNY Plattsburgh

SUNY Purchase

Swarthmore College

Syracuse University

Temple University

Texas A&M University-Galveston

Trinity College

Trinity College Dublin

Tufts University

Tulane University

Union College

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

University of Chicago

University of Georgia

University of Illinois

University of Maryland

University of Michigan

University of Notre Dame

University of Southern California

University of Texas

University of Toronto

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wake Forest University

Wellesley College

Wesleyan University

West Point

Wheaton College-Massachusetts

Williams College

Xavier University in New Orleans

Get Started Today!

Take the first step towards your college dreams. Contact Us to schedule a consultation.

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Prior to Freshman Year

Early Planning for Future College Admissions Success

High School Planning:

Meet with students to identify key academic and extracurricular activities to focus on.

Tailored Advice:

Receive personalized guidance based on unique goals and interests to maximize college admissions opportunities.

College Admissions Introduction:

Understand the basics of what colleges look for and how to build a strong profile over the next four years.

Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Year

Comprehensive Support Throughout High School

Mid-Term Check-Ins:

Review academic progress and provide strategies for improvement.

Extracurricular Guidance:

Assess current activities and suggest additional opportunities to strengthen college applications.

Summer Planning & Test Prep:

Help students plan productive summers and prepare for standardized tests.

School List Development:

Assist in creating and refining a list of potential colleges and guide students through school visits.

Senior Year

Finalizing College Applications with Expert Guidance

Finalizing College Choices:

Help refine the college list to match the student’s goals and preferences.

Recommendation Gathering:

Assist in obtaining strong letters of recommendation from teachers and mentors.

Application Strategy:

Develop a detailed timeline and strategy for completing college applications efficiently.

Essay Support:

Work with essay specialists to craft compelling and personalized essays for the Common App and supplemental applications.

Application Review:

Ensure each application is polished, complete, and presents the student in the best possible light.

Application Strategy:

Develop a detailed timeline and strategy for completing college applications efficiently.

Pre- and During College

Early Planning for Future College Admissions Success

Organizational Systems:

Set up effective systems for managing emails, to-do lists, and class assignments efficiently.

Academic Support:

Advise on how to utilize office hours, tutoring services, and learning support to succeed in college.

Executive Functioning Skills:

Develop key skills such as time management, emotional regulation, decision-making, and overcoming procrastination to thrive in a college environment.