Expert College Counseling for Selective Admissions

Custom college counseling support for families navigating the selective admissions process. With a deeply personalized approach, strategy, and execution we focus on ensuring your child finds the right-fit environment where they can thrive.

Our Philosophy

We know the ins and outs of highly selective admissions. Our process is deeply consultative with every step tailored for your child. That’s why, for the critical junior and senior years, we offer three exclusive programs, each designed for a different level of access, personalization, and orchestration. 

These programs represent the highest level of support we provide, reserved for families who want absolute clarity and confidence in the admissions process.

Core Program

Our Core Consulting Program provides streamlined support focused on the most essential parts of the school selection and college application process, helping families cut through the noise, stay focused, and make informed, confident decisions without unnecessary stress. This program delivers a year of intensive support, tailored to your child’s strengths and goals.

Core Consulting - Junior & Senior Year

For students in Junior/Senior year to complete their application in the best possible way

Purpose: End-to-end college counseling and application execution.

Includes:

  • Weekly 30-minute student meetings (Zoom) to maintain progress, troubleshoot issues, and make decisions
  • Regular family meetings and/or update correspondences (schedule arranged with family)
  • Full document, task, and deadline management
  • School list development and application strategy
  • Partnership guidance for the school-based counselor & program
  • Application planning and execution for up to 16 schools
  • Oversight of writing, activities, testing, and recommendations requirements + 5 writing sessions with a writing specialist
  • Individual college portal management and post-submission support
  • Results guidance (visits, deferments, added applications)

Timeline: Winter of Junior Year through Senior Year

Foundation Program

The early years of high school are critical for laying the foundation. Our Onboarding and Assessment Program ensures students are building the academic, extracurricular, and personal trajectory to thrive in the admissions process later on. Early planning prevents missed opportunities later.

College Onboarding & Assessment (9th/10th or to be completed anytime before beginning Core Consulting Service)

Learn where you are at now and where you can be next

Purpose: Build a complete, strategic foundation before advising begins.

Deliverable: A personalized plan

Includes:

  • Comprehensive intake to gather information about where you are in the process 
  • Educational Family Zoom – learn about the college landscape, process, strategy, timeline, and how to submit materials for onboarding
  • Input on and collection of all 5 parts of the college application: transcript and school profile, resume, test prep plan, writing, and recommendations
  • Student Assessment:
    • Mindprint Learning Assessment (ACT/SAT fit analysis)
    • Writing sample review
  • Family Zoom to share findings and the plan

     

Timeline: 4-6 Weeks

Targeted Support

For families seeking laser-focused support on a specific milestone, our precision services provide direct access to our experts.

Services Offered
  • Reviewing grades and transcripts
  • Selecting classes
  • Extracurricular and activity planning
  • College tour planning
  • Researching and refining the college list based on new information
  • Financial Aid
  • College Search
  • Essay Development
  • Interview prep

Timeline: Individual Sessions

Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation

We will design a customized plan for your family and discuss scope, timeline, and investment.

Spots are limited — once filled, we cannot accept additional families this season.

Meet The Expert

Meet Sarah Bergin

Sarah brings a calm, encouraging style to even the most stressful parts of the process. With a background in education, she helps students and parents stay organized, confident, and clear about what comes next.

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Sarah Bergin

College Counselor and Boarding School Specialist

BS, Biology with Honors, Brown University
MS in Education, Curriculum and Teaching, Fordham University
Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard University (joint Business School and Graduate School of Education)
Instructional Leadership Certificate, Harvard University (anticipated completion Summer 2025)

Sarah is an experienced educator with over 15 years of supporting high school students through academics and social-emotional growth. A Choate alumna, she brings firsthand knowledge of the boarding school experience and has held teaching and leadership roles at respected institutions such as Kent School. For nearly a decade, Sarah has worked with Evolved Education Company, building strong relationships with students and families while guiding them through key milestones from 9th–12th grade, including extracurricular planning, summer programs, course selection, and early college exploration.

She is a member of IECA and NYSACAC, actively invests in professional development, and has recently connected with admissions officers at top schools like Syracuse, Cornell, and Colgate. Known for her warm, tailored approach and collaborative style, Sarah works closely with both students and colleagues to help families identify right-fit boarding schools and colleges where students can thrive academically and personally.