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Applying to College for the First Time? Turn Doubt into Possibility.

Applying to college is intimidating. We help families get it right—the first time! Our personalized counseling covers every application detail so your teen can apply to college, confidently.

 

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The Collegewise Difference

30,000+ Collegewise Families Started Here. Now It's Your Turn!

With 500+ years of combined expertise, our personalized coaching makes the process smoother and empowers your teen to build an authentic, standout application that colleges can’t ignore!

Real Families, Real Impact.

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For two years in a row, Collegewise was ranked the #1 undergraduate college counseling service in America. See why!

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How We Help

Our Services

From start to acceptance, we're with your family, every step of the way. 

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Academic Strategy

We provide tailored academic planning to optimize your teen's overall success. From choosing between APs, IB, and dual enrollment to creating effective winter and summer break plans, we'll help your teen make the most of their journey — starting as early as grade 7.

Leadership & Extracurricular Development
Leadership & Extracurricular Development

Our expert mentors empower your teen to turn their passions into impactful, meaningful experiences. Whether they're launching their own projects, diving deep into intellectual curiosities, or expanding existing activities, we provide guidance at every step—from idea to execution—helping your teen thrive and make a difference where it matters most.

Time Management & Soft Skill Development
Time Management & Soft Skill Development

We'll work with your teen to develop essential executive functioning skills so that they can manage their workload, stay organized, and take control of their responsibilities with confidence. 

Research & Internship Support
Research & Internship Support

Give your teen the opportunity to gain first-hand experience through prestigious internships in fields like AI, UX/UI, engineering, law, finance and medicine. If there’s a topic they’re truly passionate about, we’ll connect them with professors or PhD students to dive deep, complete publishable research projects, and turn their interests into impactful achievements.

Academic Tutoring & Test Prep
Academic Tutoring & Test Prep

Your teen will be paired with a top-tier tutor who scores in the 95th percentile or higher. Our tutoring and test prep services are available both in-person and online, covering everything from middle school entrance exams to APs, ACT, and SAT. Our students have achieved an average 133-point increase on the SAT!

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College Application Strategy

Our expert counselors will carefully evaluate your teen’s profile and provide strategic guidance on timelines, deadlines, scholarship opportunities, essays, major selection, and acceptance chances — all to maximize their chances of admission to the best-fitting college.

Essay Writing Support & Review
Essay Writing Support & Review

From brainstorming and topic selection to comprehensive feedback and review, our experts provide the guidance your teen needs to feel confident about the essays they submit. Our essay writing support covers the Common App, Coalition App, University of California application, and other school-specific essays.

Athletic Recruitment
Athletic Recruitment

Our athletic specialists will guide your teen through the complexities of college sports recruitment, strengthening their applications, connecting them with college coaches, and finding the best-fitting programs to support their athletic and academic goals.

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Graduate Admissions & Transfer Application Strategy

Collegewise offers specialized support to help your teen successfully navigate college transfers or graduate program applications. Our counselors provide expert guidance on school and major selection, enhancing applications, interview coaching, essay development, and more.

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The Right Plan Now, for Less Stress Later!

 

Join a community of families and counselors who believe in what we do. Start by scheduling a 10-minute introductory call with us.

 

In this meeting, you'll get:

✅ An opportunity to talk through your teen's strengths and gaps

✅ Answers to your tough questions about the process ahead

✅ A better understanding of how Collegewise can show up for your family

 

 

 

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