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Admissions Consulting
Empowering you to take charge of your educational journey
Welcome to Great College Advice
We offer comprehensive, customized college admissions consulting services to families around the U.S. and the world. We guide our students as they navigate the college search and application process, helping them gain acceptance to the schools that are the right fit for them while learning more about themselves along the way.
The college admissions process is complex and constantly changing. There is so much information and everyone seemingly has a different opinion that it can be overwhelming. Many families don’t even know what they should be worried about, much less where to begin this process.
No matter where your student is in their college admissions journey, the team at Great College Advice is here to help make it more successful, less stressful, and more fun. We are a collaborative group of nurturing, experienced college counselors that has guided students through the college application process since 2007, and we can help you, too!
Some of Our Class of 2025 College Acceptances
Our Process
We know that all students can shine, and it’s our pleasure to help them reach their objectives. Our college admissions counseling curriculum is customizable based on your family's needs to bring out the best in our students. Our all-inclusive packages ensure you won’t miss a thing along the road to college.
Top Reasons to Get Great College Advice
Find the Right Fit
Spend Education Dollars Wisely
Play the Admission Game Like a Pro
Get It Right the First Time
Fewer Arguments at the Dinner Table
97%
of Great College Advice students are accepted to one or more of their top 3 choices.
3x - 10x
Our students have admissions rates 3x to 10x higher than selective college averages.
We provide the tools and guidance for students to make their own decisions about what is important to them as they explore their options, weigh family priorities, and navigate the admissions process. Furthermore, we don’t approach this process as a one-size-fits-all solution. Each student is different, and each family situation is different. Therefore, we carefully customize each student’s program to match the student’s needs, abilities, and aspirations.
What Families Say about Working with Us
Diane R.
Parent
Andrea was an amazing source of knowledge, advice and wisdom! She has such a calm demeanor but operates with a “take charge” attitude that allows you to have confidence that everything is going to work out fine.
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And it did for my daughter. She managed the entire process. But more importantly she took the time to get to know my daughter so that she guided her towards colleges that would be the right fit for her. She truly cares and is passionate about her work. She operates with complete integrity. I highly recommend her.
Jenna W.
Student
Pam helped me so much throughout the college admissions process. She was able to help me find colleges that would best fit me, set a schedule that took some of the stress out of the process, and in the end got me into a school I am very excited about.
Edie C.
Parent
I highly recommend Sarah Myers as a college admissions counselor. She has been SOOO helpful for everything from assessing college fit and creating a list of target schools to reviewing essays and providing valued feedback.
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Sarah is a really empathetic person and her background in school counseling means that she really gets where kids are coming from. She knows how to balance the pressure students feel with the importance of the process. In addition, she works with a network of admissions counselors that provides additional depth to her college knowledge.
David M.
Parent
The most obvious service that Jamie did for Irving was helping him focus on the writing of a well-crafted, well thought-out admissions essay.
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But the bigger, more subtle thing Jamie did was help my son figure out what it is he wanted from a college, what he thought that college could do for him, and what he imagined that relationship would look like. The result was my son was enthusiastically accepted by his top pick. A smart, kind and clever dude. Perfect fit for my kid.
Lawson W.
Parent
“Patrick will attend UNC next year which was one of his reach schools. I think Andrea’s help with his high school curriculum really played a key part in that.
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Also, simply plugging us in with a great SAT prep tutor was something we would have missed out on otherwise and his SAT scores would have greatly suffered as a result.”
Divvya P.
Student
I started working with Pam Gentry at the end of my junior year, heading into senior year. I had a lot of different interests in high school—business, healthcare, service—but they didn’t feel cohesive.
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Pam helped me bring everything together and showcase my authentic self in my college applications. Thanks to her guidance, I’m now committed to my top school and couldn’t be more excited!
Jeanne L.
Parent
Sarah Farbman was the perfect counselor for our daughter. She guided her through the application process and helped her decide which colleges would be best for her.
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Much of the stress for us as parents, was removed knowing that someone was managing the process. We’d highly recommend Great College Advice to anyone and have already referred many of our friends.
Peggy B.
Parent
I can’t stop looking at his grinning face in the photo we took last night right after he found out.
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I am somewhat in shock as we all knew this was a long shot, even if he is an amazing student and human being. Thanks for all of your help and support. We know it made a huge impact on the entire process.
Juliet G.
Parent
Great College Advice helped my daughter get accepted to an Ivy League college. They offered great advice that we could not find elsewhere. I recommend them to all of my friends and family.
Get Great College Advice From Our Team of Experts
The team of college admissions consultants at Great College Advice leverages its knowledge and experience to help make the entire admissions process both productive and successful. At the core, we are educators, with experience as classroom teachers, high school college counselors, academic advisers, admissions officers, writers, and marketers. We share ideas, talk about how best to help particular students, and cooperate to ensure that every one of our clients benefits from our collective expertise. We understand what it takes to succeed in the highly-charged, competitive atmosphere of college admissions. At Great College Advice, our aim is to provide more than just college admissions advice. We aim to provide educational wisdom.
Ready to Begin Your College Admissions Journey?
FROM OUR BLOG
Our college admissions blog offers application tips, reviews of individual colleges, and suggestions for how to make good decisions throughout your high school career to prepare for your educational future…and beyond.
Planning Your College Visit
This is the first in a series of tips to help you plan your campus visits.
What Classes Should You Take in 12th Grade?
High school juniors: As you put together your 12th grade class schedule, please keep in mind
The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School
Follow this grade-by-grade guide to the college admissions process through your high school years.