Our Services
Great College Advice guides you through the entire admissions process, from assessing your needs, developing a personalized high school plan, building a college list, essay brainstorming and revisions, as well as supporting you through every step of the application process.
Our Comprehensive Packages
Our Process
In-Depth Assessment
- Self-Assessment: Personality, Academic, and Career
- Understand Learning Style
- Review Transcript and Extracurricular Activities
Personalized Plan for High School Success
- Plan Your High School Class Schedule
- Strategize Your Standardized Test Schedule
- Make the Most of Your Summer
- Cultivate Your Passions and Make an Impact!
Develop Your College List
- Identify What Matters Most to You
- Maximize Your College Visits
- Demonstrate Your Interest
- Learn Options to Reduce Cost
- Create a Balanced List of Great Fit Schools
College Application Support
- Stay Organized to Reduce Stress
- Strategize Your Application Approach
- Brainstorm Essay Topics
- Revise Your Essays
- Guidance on Teacher Recommendations
- Optimize Your Activities List
- Complete Review of Application
- Prepare for Interviews
Post-Application Support
- College Portals
- Deferral and Waitlist
- Financial Aid Comparison
William W.2025-02-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our two children both had a great experience with Great College Advice. Their advisor helped them determine which schools were a good fit, kept them organized during the application process, and ultimately helped both get into their first-choice schools: Northwestern and Dartmouth. What could have been a stressful process went very smoothly thanks to Great College Advice. Leona Lam2025-01-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Sarah as a college counselor. She has been the most invaluable resource to me on my college application journey. I've worked with her since about the winter of 2023 and she has not only offered me amazing feedback and tips but has been incredibly flexible and understanding of my situations. She's offered to nominate me for scholarships, revised my personal statement over and over, and has helped me find countless resources to make my transition to college easier. Throughout the entire journey, she has been nothing but kind and understanding, and I could never be more thankful to her. Marc2023-10-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the privilege of working with Great College advice as my university educational consultant. I cannot express my gratitude for the invaluable guidance and support I received throughout the college application process. Mark is a true expert in the field, and his dedication to getting to know students and helping them achieve their academic goals is truly worth it. Although I first met with Great College Advice over Zoom, it was evident they were committed to understanding the goals expected. They took the time to get to know me personally, including my academic interests, extracurricular activities, and long-term career aspirations. This personalized approach allowed Great College Advice to tailor their advice and recommendations to our families requirements. One of the standout qualities of Great College Advice is its ability to simplify the often daunting college application process into steps, from SAT Prep, Interview Prep, and Essay Prep. The clear roadmap outlined the path I needed to take and the deadlines I needed to meet. Furthermore, Great College Advice was always available for any questions or concerns. Their responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile me feel valued and cared for throughout the entire process. Thanks to Mark, I not only gained admission to my top choice universities but I also secured valuable life experience during the process of applying to University. Chongyi Zhang2023-09-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Choosing to work with this institution for my university application was truly a fortunate and wise decision! As an international student applying to universities in the US, I found the process daunting, challenging, and often overwhelming. By serendipity, I connected with this organization, and the consultant I had the privilege of working with boasts decades of professional experience. He is not only a seasoned educator but also a philosopher, mentor, and friend. Throughout our initial interactions, he engaged with me on profound topics like dreams, career aspirations, and societal issues, recognizing and nurturing my talents and passions. His guidance allowed me to understand the true essence of higher education, assisting me in pinpointing institutions and majors that genuinely resonated with me. During the application process, he constantly challenged me to step out of my comfort zone, pushing the boundaries of my capabilities and potential. His unwavering encouragement played a pivotal role in my acceptance to my dream university and achieving the education I had hoped for. This journey, under his guidance, has imparted lessons that will benefit me for a lifetime. Thank you! Vidhya Srinivasan2023-06-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very patient to meet our needs and great advice and very flexible. was a pleasure to work with Kevin Yuan2023-05-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a phenomenal experience working with GCA. The advisor I worked with not only assisted me in discovering myself but also exhibited great skill in guiding me through the application process. Moreover, she provided me with remarkable suggestions for lesser-known colleges, one of which I ultimately attended and absolutely cherished. I am extremely grateful for their invaluable support, as without it, I would not have had such a delightful college experience. sri sri2023-04-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great College Advice offers expert counsel to families in this process!! Keenan Paul2022-11-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing time talking with a professional and gave plenty of insight in going to college or not. Alexander Zhelyazkov2022-05-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I reached out to three other college counseling firms before finally settling on Great College Advice. What made them stand out to me was their emphasis on developing a strong connection between counselor and student before any application preparation had even begun. By the time any writing is to be done, so many deep and reflective conversations have come about that an essay that was a meaningful and authentic reflection of my strengths and personality almost wrote itself. After almost an year of working together and finally being accepted to Dartmouth, I am convinced this process results in an application that can draw eyes to it. I was also impressed by their professionalism, commitment, availability, and care in helping me with great advice at every step along my college application. I cannot recommend their services highly enough. David Caparrelli2022-04-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Mark was Terrific! He helped us near the end of the process and made things so easy. I wish we had engaged him and his team at the beginning of the college search. It would have alleviated so much stress and anxiety. I can't say enough about how immensely helpful Mark was.