Where families turn (and keep coming back)!

Proven Results. Trusted By Families. Rated #1.

Big goals. Bright futures. Collegewise helps students get where they want to go.

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Start with a 10-minute introductory call!

Take the Next Step with a Family Outreach Lead

 

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:

:white_check_mark: An opportunity to talk through your teen's strengths and gaps
:white_check_mark: Answers to your tough questions about the process ahead
:white_check_mark: A better understanding of how Collegewise will support your family

 
Three Years Running

Families' #1 Choice for College Admissions Counseling

Behind every successful student is a counselor who loves what they do. 

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"Our counselor's insight and advice helped my daughter clinch a $100K merit scholarship and honors college admission at her first choice university.  She was very knowledgeable about admissions in general and of the niche of homeschool applications in particular. Worth every penny of the fee!"
 
Linda P | Parent
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"This was my first experience sending a child to college, and I truly had no idea where to begin. From the very start, our counselor was an absolute lifesaver — guiding both me and my daughter through every step of the process with patience, expertise, and unwavering support. Thanks to her, what I thought would be overwhelming turned into an incredibly positive journey."

 
Leeron Y | 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 led us through the application process. They did an amazing job keeping us on track and made the otherwise application process painless!"
 
Ross| Parent
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"Thank you Collegewise!! We entered the college consideration and application process with anxiety, confusion, and just a little bit of hope. Following our first call with Matt the anxiety and confusion diminished and the hope increased. Now, we're thrilled to be faced with several college acceptances! I truly don't know how we'd have done this without Collegewise."
 
Jason B | Parent
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"I'm a student who struggles with anxiety, and I was really, REALLY stressed about even the thought of applying to college. However, my parents signed me up for Collegewise and my worries were nowhere to be seen. My counselor genuinely felt more like a friend who was helping me through the process. There's no one else I would rather have had as a mentor, and I feel so grateful for Collegewise."

 
Maya | Student
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"Thank you! Thank YOU! We utilized Collegewise and could not be more thrilled with the outcome. Our daughter was accepted or wait-listed to all the schools to which she applied. I was reluctant to leverage this type of program. BEST decision!"
 
Gisele P| Parent
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"The process of applying to college is no joke and can cause a lot of stress if you don't know what you are doing. Prior to finding Collegewise I was driving the college search process, not our daughter. We needed this experience to be hers, so we started interviewing companies to help us. I found most other companies were promising the world and only pushing Ivy League. That wasn't for us. When we met with Collegewise they made it about our girl. I recommend Collegewise to anyone going through this process."
 
Alicia L | Parent
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"We had read about the option of using a college counselor and after doing some research we decided on Collegewise for our oldest child. We were not prepared for all the things we did not know about applying to college with a Neurodivergent child. Our Collegewise Counselor Aaron Going really opened our eyes and helped us come up with the best plan for our son. It was life-changing. I would highly recommend Collegewise."
 
Jadiblue| Parent
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"Our counselor is a hero in our house! She taught us so much about how college testing and admissions work and she was extremely knowledgeable about each of the schools my son and daughter put on their lists. From the beginning, she was direct and realistic about the selectivity of the schools that best matched our children’s individual strengths and weaknesses. The outcomes for both kids were outstanding. We feel very lucky to have her on board to get us through our last gauntlet with our youngest child."

 
Margaret S | Parent
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"Our daughter has anxiety and ADHD. While these may appear as common ailments, we have realized how much they affect the functioning of kids these days. Our daughter, Ani was paralyzed and completely overwhelmed by the college application process. Her counselor was instrumental in working at my daughter's pace, helping her understand the entire process, and breaking it down step by step. With her perseverance and kindness, our daughter proceeded ahead and got admission with scholarships to her top two choices for university."
 
Anonymous | Parent
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"Collegewise has been a wonderful partner in helping my daughter achieve her dream of attaining admission to her top choice school.

My experience as a parent working with Collegewise has been exceptional. The organized and systematic structure has greatly simplified the convoluted college admissions process, and helped alleviate a lot of stress off of the shoulders of my daughter and myself."
 
Noha H| Parent
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"This is the second time we used Collegewise, and both experiences were great. Collegewise chose well-matched counselors for each of our children; I was amazed at how well they got our kids after the 1st few meetings. Our son was lost on the whole process of where to start, so overwhelming/anxiety-producing for him and for us. Working with his counselor not only took away his anxiety but ours; we were part of the process as little as possible which allowed him not to feel any outside pressure on his choices for college. His counselor encouraged his efforts and inspired him to do more."

 
Payal | Parent
From Grade 7 to Post-Graduate

Trusted Support that Grows Alongside Students

Wherever your student is in their journey, we're here to help them make the most of every opportunity. 

 

Course Selection
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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Research & Internship Support

Access exclusive mentorships, internships, and research opportunities through Collegewise's unique partnerships. Our dedicated counseling is designed to help students identify programs and craft thoughtful applications.

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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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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!

The Collegewise Difference

A Team That's All In For Your Family

Collegewise isn't just a home for the most talented college admissions experts. We create a culture of care and collaboration that directly translates into how we work with our families.

A Counseling Culture Unlike Any Other

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"One of a kind work atmosphere"

"Collegewise is far and away the most wonderful, welcoming and uplifting work atmoshophere I have encountered in my professional career.

It is not often you find a company in which just about everyone strives for the greater good of not only their own business but that of the company's. Since starting at Collegewise in 2021, I have grown immensely in my skills as a counselor due in large part to the strong sense of comaraderie and shared desire to succeed as a conglomerate."

"All of my colleagues are extremely knowledgeable"

"The majority of my colleagues care deeply about their students and actively work to ensure their success."

"Happy Employees = Happy Families"

"I've worked in college application consulting fore more than 5 years, and Collegewise is by far the heathliest work environment I've ever experienced."

"Best Company I've Ever Worked For!"

"I LOVE working at Collegewise. The people truly make it such a special place. It is an incredibly supportive community.

Even in term of the work we do, I love that our approach is to help students find the right fit school for them. We want to help students through the process, alleviate the stress, and even make it fun. The deep level of care our counselors have for our work and our families is at the forefront of everything."