College Advisors


2024 recommendations

we hired a great
adviser who really connected with my son and had a great method of addressing all those
important components.

Our college counselor was wonderful and an important factor in building my
son's confidence, keeping him organized and helping him focus and think
through what he wanted out of college.  It is good to have a neutral person
with experience and skills as families embark on this important step.
Greg will come to you or meet your teen at a convenient place.

Greg Millar

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Rachel Coates is another counselor. We didn’t hire her for one-on-one counseling, but I’ve attended several talks she’s given about various aspects of college admissions, and she definitely knows her stuff.


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I found our consultant - Rachel Coates (www.EduCoates) - whom I HIGHLY recommend - brought out the best in my daughter, but the application was absolutely my daughter's own. The process is not anywhere near what it was when I applied to college; it is far more intense and crazier these days, and was all new to me.

Rachel helped my daughter through decisions, but again the decisions were hers. An admissions consultant shouldn't tell you what to do, since you have to live with all the decisions, not the consultant. 

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I recommend Aaron Kind.
Aaron is an experienced focused and kind person. He is currently the College Advisor at Bronx Science. He does private college consulting as well, and is allowed to work privately with students who are not attending Bronx Science. Aaron's rates are extremely reasonable and he will work to create a program that works for your specific family and situation, creating the categories where help is needed, and pricing to reflect that. He is not one of the one-price-covers-all type of advisors. Aaron has worked with various families through The Tutoring Collective. He is an independent person and I was impressed with him so I recommend him to families. All of whom have been extremely happy.
Here is his contact information:
561-339-9953

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I can't locate the original post, but a  parent with an 8th grader attending a special needs school was looking for recommendations for a college counselor.  

The college counselor who worked with my daughter suggests contacting Mary Miele at Evolved Education https://evolveded.com

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We loved Deena Maerowitz: deena@thebertramgroup.com.

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I wanted to give a very strong recommendation for another amazing college advisor. I have known her for years, and she is smart and insightful and very knowledgeable.
Jennifer Plassman
She also have a Facebook page at Jennifer Plassman Admissions Consulting where she post articles relevant to the college admissions process.
If you want to check her out!

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I can highly recommend Gabrielle Glancy. My daughter has been working with her since mid August, primarily on her college essay, but also on making a college list, and supplementals. While she had a good essay from the start, what she now has after working with Gabby is phenomenal! Gabby gave her guided freedom to brainstorm and free write and provided structure at the end to put it all together into a polished piece. My daughter definitely feels supported by her and Gabby always keeps me in the loop and is always responsive to my questions (and my anxiety)! :) Feel free to contact me for more info. Gabby's contact info is:

Gabrielle Glancy
New Vision Learning
(415)637-1955
gabglance4@gmail.com
www.newvisionlearning.org

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Gabrielle Glancy
What subject(s) does he/she tutor? *
College Advisor

How can readers contact the tutor:
www.newvisionlearning.org

How long has your child worked with this tutor *
Between a month and a year

Where did you find this tutor? *

found them on a local list-serve or blog like Parents of NY Teens

Has your child worked virtually or in person with this tutor?
Virtually

What is the hourly cost for this tutor? *
$100 or more

Please write a review of your experience :
Hi! 
I highly recommend Gabrielle Glancy, of New Vision Learning. She has helped my daughter navigate her journey through this perilous process in many ways. She is an amazing writer, editor, and most importantly, inspirer who has sparked my daughter’s imagination and helped her feel like she’s in control of her essays. She’s also sweet, yet stern, and has developed a nice rapport with her. Gabrielle is very knowledgeable about universities and has helped cull her list as well. Two thumbs up!

Would you recommend this tutor to other parents for their children? *
Highly Recommend

What is the ONE piece of advice you would give people who are looking for the right tutor to help them choose the one that is the best fit for them/their family.
Look for a personality fit and someone who will inspire

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Name of Tutor Deb Heller
Tutor's contact info (if okay with the tutor) debbieH214@aol.com 917-620-8022
Subject College Consultant/ essay/ Admissions process
Cost per hour 90.00- 120.00
Meeting place? Student's home, tutor's home or school, third party location like coffee shop, library at your home; coffee shop; library

How long has your child been working with this tutor?
3 months to a year

Please write a review of your experience
Deb is excellent, knowledgeable and experienced. She knows her material and has been able to guide my daughter in the right direction when it comes to reviewing and selecting colleges to apply to. I highly recommend her.  She has worked and understands the NYC HS system and has the perfect personality to work with High School students.    She is patient and knows the right questions to ask when assessing the situation. She has help my daughter stay focused and be on target for her deadlines.  I can't thank her enough during this stressful time.

She has worked as  a college consultant  for many years.  Her goal is to work with students on choosing colleges, writing essays, organizing their applications, preparing for visits and interviews, and analyzing financial aid packages. She can walk students through the entire process from beginning to end.

How did you find this tutor?
Personal Recommendation
Other (please specify):
Wyzant on-line tutoring service

Would you recommend this tutor to other parents for their children?
Highly recommend
What is the ONE piece of advice you would give people who are looking for the right tutor to help them choose the one that is the best fit for them/their family.
Have the first session as a trial. Once they leave ask your child if they felt it was a "good fit". Don't invite them back until you get feedback from you child.

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I can highly recommend Gabrielle Glancy. My daughter has been working with her since mid August, primarily on her college essay, but also on making a college list, and supplementals. While she had a good essay from the start, what she now has after working with Gabby is phenomenal! Gabby gave her guided freedom to brainstorm and free write and provided structure at the end to put it all together into a polished piece. My daughter definitely feels supported by her and Gabby always keeps me in the loop and is always responsive to my questions (and my anxiety)! :) Feel free to contact me for more info. Gabby's contact info is:

Gabrielle Glancy
New Vision Learning
(415)637-1955
gabglance4@gmail.com
www.newvisionlearning.org


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Last night we met with The Best College Advisor Eric Greenberg.  Our kids are in the same school and I have known him for many years.  However, I never had a sit down with him until last night.
He knows his stuff and he knows about all colleges and matching them with your needs.  


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We loved Deena Maerowitz --  she was incredible with our older daughter, the cost was reasonable, and we were thrilled with the results: deena@thebertramgroup.com.

I highly recommend Deena Maerowitz - she helped my son, who is now doing a gap year and will head to Georgetown in the fall. She is also a wonderful person and very easy to work with, great with the kids. She's at deena@thebertramgroup.com or (646) 206-7128. 

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I recommend Aaron Kind.
561-339-0053

He is the college advisor at Bronx Science, so as long as your child is not a student there he can work with them privately. He's great also.

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Try Aaron Kind. 
He is a fantastic college advisor and very reasonably priced. Unlike many, you can choose services and areas you want and pay accordingly. He is presently the college advisor at Bronx Science (the only students he cannot work with in his business are Bronx Science Students). I know him and have also heard great reports from parents. His phone number is:
Aaron Kind
561-339-9953

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RacheL Coates is great. She worked with both my son and daughter who both got into great schools matching their wants an abilities.  One has graduated and the other is finishing up at Columbia. 

(718) 350-1265
rachel@educoates.com


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Financial


Maura Griffin! 

Matthew Sinclair

We’ve used him the last 10 years and have been very happy


I second Maura Griffin: maura@bluesparkfinancial.com

She was a great help in answering all kinds of questions about financing college, etc.


We too went to see Maura Griffith in the summer between 11th and 12th grade. She was very helpful. I only wish we had met with her earlier.

Our financial advisor isn’t a college financial advisor specifically, but he was great on the college topic. Scott Brewster:  646.249.9880. He’s not cheap, but I’d bet if you wanted a consult related directly to college (rather than your whole financial future), he could be affordable.  He also made the point that “you can borrow for college, but not for your retirement.”


Lora K. Block, M.A. Certified Educational Planner
College Advisory Services 34 McIntosh Lane /
Bennington, VT 05201 ph:802-447-0776


We’ve used Julie Gross at
Julie@collegefinancial-consultants.com for several years now, and have been very pleased. 


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