Looking for a College Counselor? Think Collegewise!

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Trusted by 30,000+ families.

 

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Looking for a College Counselor? Think Collegewise!

Enjoy less stress and more success for you and your student.

Trusted by 28,000+ families.

Trustpilot

 

Schedule a FREE consultation
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Your One-Stop Shop for Better College Counseling

The college application process has many components. Work with seasoned experts to perfect every single one and experience a less stressful, more strategic admissions process.

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Application Strategy

Our experts assess every student's application profile and offer strategic guidance on application deadlines - helping students maximize their acceptance chances against college yield rates.

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Activity Enhancement

Collegewise gives families direction and guidance on extracurricular planning, summer programs, and more. Additional exclusive leadership and research opportunities are available to students.

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Essay Writing Support

Students can feel confident and submit polished essays with our step-by-step brainstorming and review process. Collegewise also offers one-off essay help for Common App, UC, and other essays.

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College Research

Collegewise offers full support with college research, providing tailored roadmaps, strategic school selection, and the development of well-balanced college lists. Our approach has resulted in 92% of our students getting admitted into at least one of their top three college choices.

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Financial Aid Consulting

Benefits from working with our in-house Financial Aid Consultant and reduce your family's college expenses! Our 2025 admits reported an average financial aid package of $73,600. Need and merit-based financial aid help available as one-off support.

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Tutoring & Test Prep

Get paired with an expert tutor scoring in the 95th (or higher) percentile. Our tutoring and test prep is offered in-person or online and target middle school entrance exams, APs, ACT, and the SAT. Our students have seen a 133 average SAT score increase!

Schedule a FREE consultation

Your One-Stop Shop for Better College Counseling

The college application process has many components. Work with seasoned experts to perfect every single one and experience a less stressful, more strategic admissions process.

strategy-development
Application Strategy

Our experts assess every student's application profile and offer strategic guidance on application deadlines - helping students maximize their acceptance chances against college yield rates.

work
Activity Enhancement

Collegewise gives families direction and guidance on extracurricular planning, summer programs, and more. Additional exclusive leadership and research opportunities are available to students.

essay
Essay Writing Support

Students can feel confident and submit polished essays with our step-by-step brainstorming and review process. Collegewise also offers one-off essay help for Common App, UC, and other essays.

college research
College Research

Collegewise offers full support with college research, providing tailored roadmaps, strategic school selection, and the development of well-balanced college lists. Our approach has resulted in 92% of our students getting admitted into at least one of their top three college choices.

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Financial Aid Consulting

Benefits from working with our in-house Financial Aid Consultant and reduce your family's college expenses! Our 2022 admits reported an average financial aid package of $72,000. Need and merit-based financial aid help available as one-off support.

tutor
Tutoring & Test Prep

Get paired with an expert tutor scoring in the 95th (or higher) percentile. Our tutoring and test prep is offered in-person or online and target middle school entrance exams, APs, ACT, and the SAT. Our students have seen a 133 average SAT score increase!

Schedule a FREE consultation

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Our Recipe for Success

Backed by industry trailblazers in the admissions landscape, Collegewise collaborates with trusted partners such as the ACT, Michelle Obama's Reach Higher, College Aid Pro, and more. Our circle of support and team of former admissions officers, educators, and experts make sure your family receives the best quality counseling.

Partner up with a college counselor near you who understands your teen's local circumstances and how to position their high school experience against the global competition.

Our 1:1 counseling will give your family the personalized touch you're looking for while also experiencing the collective expertise of  100+ experts and 500+ years of admissions experience in your back pocket.

We guide your family to do it right the first time. Save time and money by going into the college admissions process with confidence and acceptance on the horizon.

We do it right the first time; unlocking college acceptances and future opportunities for our students.

Our Story

In 1999, we set on a mission to help families navigate the often overwhelming college admissions process. Today, we've given more than 30,000 families control and helped them steer clear of the unknown with expert guidance on every application component. Let us handle the heavy lifting. Ensure your teen stays prepared, not unaware.

Our Recipe for Success

Backed by industry trailblazers in the admissions landscape, Collegewise collaborates with trusted partners such as the ACT, Michelle Obama's Reach Higher, College Aid Pro, and more. Our circle of support and team of former admissions officers, educators, and experts make sure your family receives the best quality counseling.

Partner up with a college counselor near you who understands your teen's local circumstances and how to position their high school experience against the global competition.

Our 1:1 counseling will give your family the personalized touch you're looking for while also experiencing the collective expertise of  85+ experts and 500+ years of admissions experience in your back pocket.

We guide your family to do it right the first time. Save time and money by going into the college admissions process with confidence and acceptance on the horizon.

We do it right the first time; unlocking college acceptances and future opportunities for our students.

Our Story

In 1999, we set on a mission to help families navigate the often overwhelming college admissions process. Today, we've given more than 28,000 families control and helped them steer clear of the unknown with expert guidance on every application component. Let us handle the heavy lifting. Ensure your teen stays prepared, not unaware.
Schedule a FREE consultation

The college application process can be an overwhelming experience for families—but not Collegewise families!

Schedule a FREE consultation

Our Student Success

Whether your teen is aiming for the Ivy League, other private institutions, or small liberal arts colleges, our experts are here to guide your family to a college that's right for them.

College Current Acceptance Rate Collegewise Acceptance Rate (2018-2022)

Harvard University

3.2%

14%

Johns Hopkins

6.5%

11%

New York University

12%

27%

Rice University

8.6%

20%

Stanford University

4%

11.7%

Boston University

14%

51%

Dartmouth College

6.2%

19%

University of Southern California

12%

21%

American University

31%

90%

Tulane University

8.5%

41%

**Please note, this is a small sample of colleges where our students have gained admission. We've helped students gain admission to over 1,000+ colleges across the US and internationally.

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Our Student Success

Whether your teen is aiming for the Ivy League, other private institutions, or small liberal arts colleges, our experts are here to guide your family to a college that's right for them.

College Current Acceptance Rate Collegewise Acceptance Rate (2018-2022)

Harvard University

3.2%

14%

Johns Hopkins

6.5%

11%

New York University

12%

27%

Rice University

8.6%

20%

Stanford University

4%

11.7%

Boston University

14%

51%

Dartmouth College

6.2%

19%

University of Southern California

12%

21%

American University

31%

90%

Tulane University

8.5%

41%

**Please note, this is a small sample of colleges where our students have gained admission. We've helped students gain admission to over 1,000+ colleges across the US and internationally.

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Meet Some of Our  Seasoned  College Counselors

Collegewise's robust roster of former admissions officers, educators, and professionals dedicated to student success have 500+ years of collective experience. Meet a handful of our 100+ experts!

Jared Rivers
Jared Rivers
Former Assistant Director at Cornell University
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Joel Ontiveros
Former Assistant Director of Admissions at UCLA
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Sam Joustra
Former Assistant Director of Admissions Officer at Vanderbilt
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Rahsaan Burroughs
Former Associate Director of Admissions at The George Washington University
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Renee Roush
Columbia University Reader
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Judy Lee
Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale University
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Hear from Collegewise Alumni

Kanako Monesen | Chapman University
Alexa and Kylie | Texas A&M
Cecile Shriedah | Brown University

Frequently Asked Questions

During your free consultation, our Program Advisors will guide you through building a personalized program based on your family's unique needs, aspirations, and overall goals. 

Our unique matching approach pairs students up with a counselor that is best suited for them. This can include a former UC admissions officer or an expert that is well-versed in the University of California system.

With 23+ years of experience, 70+ counselors on staff, and 2,500+ students accepted, we've done the hard work so you don't have to! Collegewise families can enjoy their senior year and get their quality time as a family back when it matters most. 

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Rated 4.9/5 By Parents on Trustpilot!

For two years running, Collegewise has been ranked the #1 undergraduate college admissions consultancy by families, with 480+ 5-star reviews. See what families have to say:

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Ross

Parent

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We searched for a company to help our graduating senior apply to college and found Collegewise. From the beginning it was clear that we made the right choice. They kindly, expertly and gently lead us through the application process. They did an amazing job keeping us on track and made the otherwise application process painless!

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Aycha W.

Parent

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I can’t say enough great things about the entire team at Collegewise. From start to finish, the process was seamless, supportive, and deeply personalized. The structured systems and clear timelines helped take the overwhelm out of the college application journey; but what truly set the experience apart was our counselor's incredible ability to connect with our son.

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Parent

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Our daughter was offered admission to her top choice of university (and has since committed), and we are all over the moon at the outcome of trusting our counselor with a decision that was so important to all of us. Things couldn't have gone better and we would absolutely recommend Collegewise and our counselor without any reservations to any family looking for college admissions' support.

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Christopher K.

Student

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I was a senior in high school and found Collegewise very helpful in writing my college applications. My counselor was phenomenal and she really helped me feel confident in my applications. Her friendly and encouraging manner helped ease my anxiety while completing my applications. I cannot thank her enough in helping me get accepted to all of my dream Universities of California. My only problem now is finding which UC I should choose! 

Your free 45-minute consultation will include:

Let Collegewise bring calm and control to the process so you can enjoy your precious time as a family and watch your students gain acceptance to their best-fit college.

 

The consultation begins with us learning more about your teen's academic background and future ambitions to better determine how we can support your family.

No two students are alike. That's why we cater our programs to best support every family and their unique needs.

From full college application support to academic tutoring and test prep, our experts leave no stone unturned and help students through every component of the college admissions process.

We guide your family to do it right the first time. Save time and money by going into the college admissions process with confidence and acceptance on the horizon.

Get matched with a counselor who will work 1:1 with your student and guide your family through the entire process.

Schedule Your FREE Consultation Today