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Your Trusted Partner in College Admissions Counseling
Collegewise is a highly reviewed college admissions consultancy, earning over 600 5-star reviews on Trustpilot. For over 27 years, our team of 130+ expert counselors and tutors, selected from fewer than 1% of applicants, has guided 36,000+ families through a proven, 1-on-1 mentorship process that replaces the stress of college admissions with strategy, structure, and outstanding results.
You don't have to do this alone.
Getting into college has become an anxious rite of passage for too many families. There is so much to keep track of. Requirements change. Trends shift. Everyone in your community has "heard something" that contradicts what you heard last week. Here is what we know: Your teen is only going to do this once. The stakes feel high, and you don't want to make mistakes. You want to be the parent, not the project manager.
As expert college admissions consultants, Collegewise takes that work and worry away. We track every requirement and every trend, so you won't have to. With us in your corner, you can rest easy knowing your student is informed, on track, and on schedule.
Why Families Choose Us
98%
of Our Students Admitted to One of Their Top 5
36,000+
Families Guided to Success Since 1999
27+
Years of Proven Experience
$75,500
Average Scholarship & Grant Aid Per Student
Decades of Trust. Top-Reviewed on Trustpilot.
For over 27 years, we've earned trust one family at a time — and it shows: 97% of our Trustpilot reviews are five stars, the highest ratio among leading undergraduate college admissions consultancies. That's not luck. That's nearly three decades of doing the work right.
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620+
Five-star reviews on Trustpilot
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We see the person behind the grades.
Transcripts and test scores matter. But they don't tell the whole story. Colleges don't admit spreadsheets. They admit interesting, multifaceted young adults through a holistic admissions process. That's the human you've raised. And that's the person colleges need to see in the application.
We ask the right questions. We listen carefully. We help them tell their story in their own voice. What's confusing and overwhelming for most families is another day at work for us. And we create that same sense of comfort for the families who join our program.
You'll know your teen is being guided by an expert college counselor that you trust who's been here thousands of times before. Because when a student's application authentically reflects who they are? That's when great things happen.
Our Services
Counseling Services
Our comprehensive, 1-on-1 partnership guides your family through the entire admissions journey, from high school course selection to final applications.
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Tutoring Services
Our 1-on-1 mentorship helps students master challenging subjects and conquer standardized tests, building the skills and confidence to succeed in high school and beyond.
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Essay Support
Our unique, two-expert process pairs your student with an admissions strategist and a dedicated writing mentor, guiding students to craft powerful, authentic personal essays.
Essay Support
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Extracurricular
Mentorship
We mentor students to move beyond 'checking boxes' and turn their genuine passions into purposeful, real-world projects that make their application stand out.
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Mentorship
Our Counselors
Collegewise counselors are selected from fewer than 1% of applicants, a team of 130+ former admissions officers, high school teachers, and educators with an average of 10+ years of experience. We hire for one skill above all: the ability to mentor, not just to have achieved.
Being admitted to a top school, or having worked at one selecting students, is a different skill than being a great counselor. The best mentors are the ones who know how to extract the best from each student and help them grow. That's why we make a point of building a team with diverse backgrounds and experiences, people who can draw on each other's knowledge and strengths. Behind every counselor sits the entire Collegewise counselor network, the Hive Mind, sharing insights in real time, so your child benefits not just from one counselor's expertise, but from all of it.
Upcoming Webinars & Events
Every week, Collegewise hosts free webinars led by former admissions officers, industry experts, and executives. With over 1,000 events hosted and 100,000+ parents, students, and educators in attendance, we've helped countless families feel confident about the road to college.
Join us on Monday, September 21 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to discover the real benefits, tradeoffs, and considerations of applying Early Decision, so your family can decide whether committing early is the right move for your student.
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Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET for an engaging session on how your teen can set themselves apart in today’s STEM admissions landscape, along with practical guidance to navigate the process with confidence.
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Join us on Monday, September 28 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET for a candid look at how colleges evaluate athletic involvement and what it means for your student’s application.
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Join us on Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET for an interactive session that offers an inside look at how applications are reviewed and what distinguishes the strongest applicants.
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