Colleen at Collegewise
Show Colleges Your Best Self
OUR IMPACT
250+
STUDENTS MENTORED
100%
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE
10+
YEARS OF GUIDANCE
MY MISSION
Applying to college has become a lengthy and complex process, and many students and families are at a loss as to how to get through it sanely and satisfactorily. That's where I come in. I work one-on-one with high school students, guiding them through the practical elements of the application while helping them articulate what they're really looking for in a college to produce their strongest possible application. I offer a range of packages as well as hourly meetings. Schedule a free 30-minute introductory meeting to learn more about how I can support your family.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS GUIDANCE
COMPREHENSIVE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM
The most comprehensive (and popular) option for high school students. As freshmen and sophomores, we'll cover discussion of high school course selection, prospective majors and careers, planning summer activities, determining which standardized test you should take, and digging into academic and extracurricular interests.
As juniors and seniors, we'll cover college research and list building, an individual standardized testing timeline, brainstorming and editing main and supplemental essays, a review of each application, and management of the entire process. I do this full-time so you don't have to.
ESSAY ASSISTANCE
I offer a variety of packages to support students with their essays including brainstorming and outlining the best stories to share in their personal statement or supplements, further developing an existing essay, or proofreading a final draft to ensure every comma is in the right place.
HOURLY MEETINGS
You might only need help with parts of the application process, or maybe you're not sure what you need help with but you want to get answers to some of your questions. Hourly meetings are a great way to get the process started, and learn some practical suggestions for what you can begin doing now.
SUCCESS STORIES
"Honestly, I believe, without the help and support of my Collegewise counselor, Colleen, I would not have been as prepared or as confident as I was when applying to college. I was nervous, yes, but what eased my anxiety were the frequent check-ins and continuous support even after I was done writing my essays. I owe a lot of my 'success' to Collegewise and could not thank them enough."
Thafir, Wesleyan University
"This is the second time we worked with Colleen and she is worth every penny. Colleen helped my first child, who went to a big public high school, navigate the labyrinth of the college application process. When it came time for my second child, who went to a private high school, we thought he wouldn't need a private counselor as much. Boy, are we glad we signed him up! Colleen spent time listening to his thoughts and ideas as he explored what he wanted for the next four years. She helped him find schools that would be a good fit, with specific programs that he would be interested in. It's obvious she went above and beyond. I would recommend Colleen to anyone looking for an independent counselor."
Alice, mother of Thomas, University of Miami
"Colleen, my Collegewise counselor, made the whole process of applying seem accessible and easy to navigate. The otherwise very complicated process was simplified through her straightforward communications and understandable directions. I am so thankful for all of her effort and I know that I would not have received my amazing college acceptances without her."
Pragati, UCLA
