A personalized strategy to max your college search!

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WHAT I DO

  • Meet with you and your parents/guardians at a convenient time.
  • Review your High School transcript, courses, and AP/IB/SAT/ACT scores.
  • Ask a lot of questions to develop a holistic view of your unique strengths, talents, activities, personality, academic interests, and possible career goals.
  • Use my proprietary database of the 180 most competitive schools to help you identify your “Best Fits.”
  • Help you fill out the Common App to highlight you strengths inside and outside the classroom.
  • Help you develop a compelling Personal Statement.
  • Identify aspects of what you want, and don’t want, in your ideal college experience.
  • Explain financial aid processes like CSS, FAFSA, and scholarships.

WHAT YOU GET

  • A detailed, personalized “Best Fits” report including which colleges track demonstrated interest, which require interviews, and which have honors programs.
  • Data on average SAT/ACT scores, acceptance rates, distance from home, percentage of students who choose Greek life, and other data and insights.
  • Suggestions on how to narrow down your list.
  • Tips for campus visits – when to go, what to do.
  • Effective ways to demonstrate interest.
  • Advice on SAT/ACT testing strategy and whether or not to submit scores.
  • Strategies on how, when, and where to apply.
  • Advice on developing your personal statement, essays, and honors applications.
  • Pro’s and con’s after you get all your acceptance letters to help you choose your best fit.

WHY CHOOSE COLLEGEMAX?

  • I work with a limited number of clients and provide very personalized service.
  • You get unlimited phone calls, emails, and texts to me whenever you have questions.
  • I spend more time with you up front researching your Best Fits and less time on fluff.
  • I keep it focused and simple.
  • I provide objective advice.
  • I don’t use AI.
  • I don’t charge for services you don’t need.
  • I don’t waste money on advertising, fancy website tools, or other overhead. It’s just me. I get clients primarily through word of mouth.
  • My price is much lower than other services (some cost $10,000+)

ABOUT ME

I am a retired data analytics manager.  My 27-year career focused on getting accurate data and insights to inform major government and corporate decisions.

Selecting a college is both an art and a science. You need data to point you in the right direction, plus the human aspect that cannot be quantified – the vibe, culture, and environment that feels right for you. I can help with both.

I also developed strong communications skills through writing and editing thousands of contracts, speeches, reports, press releases, website pages, and other official documents. I can help guide development of your Personal Statement and supplemental essays.

WHY I AM DOING THIS

When my oldest child was a High School Junior, we paid over $5,000 for a college coach that, frankly, provided very little help.  

Because we were disillusioned and saw minimal value from her, I ended up doing my own research and developed my own database of the 180 most selective schools in the U.S.  Using this data, my son identified his Best Fits and was accepted into 100% of them. 

I now help others cut through the process, max their college search, and win acceptance to many of their Best Fits at a SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER COST.

Contact me at collegemaxconsulting@gmail.com for current service offerings and pricing.