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When selecting the right college for you, an insider’s view can be helpful. We visit colleges and universities all over the country in order to give us first-hand, up-close-and-personal understanding of each campus, its vibe, its academic strengths, and its resources.
We use this knowledge to help you pick the right colleges for you.
Check out this short video to get an idea of what we do for our clients.

Jared Hobson

Jared serves as President of Great College Advice, where he sets strategic direction for the firm as well as being involved in sales & marketing and college consulting. Jared has an MBA from Cornell University, where he served on its Student Admissions Committee. His consulting philosophy emphasizes personalized attention to help identify the right college fit for each student.

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