Services
College Planning & Placement
At College Pro Advisors, our combined experience in college admissions, school counseling, and educational leadership allows us to provide students and families with a unique perspective throughout the college planning process. We understand that successful college admissions requires more than completing applications—it requires thoughtful planning, individualized guidance, and a deep understanding of how students can best present their strengths, experiences, and goals.
Our extensive experience working directly with students, families, schools, educational professionals, and former college admissions officers from leading institutions, including Harvard, Yale, UPENN, Northwestern, University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, UCLA etc, provides us with a comprehensive understanding of today’s admissions landscape. Through these experiences, we have gained valuable insight into how highly selective admissions offices evaluate prospective students, review applications within the context of each student's individual background and opportunities, and identify the qualities that help applicants stand out.
This combination of school-based experience and admissions expertise allows us to guide students in developing authentic, thoughtful applications that highlight their unique strengths, accomplishments, and potential while identifying colleges where they will thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
Specialized Services
In addition to our comprehensive college planning and application support, College Pro Advisors offers targeted services designed to address the specific needs of students and families navigating today’s competitive admissions landscape.
Every student’s journey is different, and sometimes additional guidance is needed to strengthen an application, refine a strategy, or navigate complex admissions decisions. Our specialized services provide personalized recommendations and support based on each student’s individual profile, goals, and circumstances.
Our specialized admissions services include:
Admissions Profile Review & Strategic Recommendations
A comprehensive review of a student's academic profile, extracurricular involvement, interests, and overall application positioning, followed by targeted recommendations on how to strengthen their candidacy and maximize admissions potential.Developing a Unique Admissions Narrative
Helping students identify the central themes, experiences, and qualities they want their application to communicate. We work with students to determine the story they want admissions officers to understand about who they are, what they value, and what they will contribute to a college community.Summer Program & Enrichment Recommendations
Guidance in identifying meaningful summer opportunities, academic programs, research experiences, internships, , and enrichment activities that align with a student's interests and strengthen their overall profile.Honors & Recognition Strategy
Recommendations on opportunities for students to pursue meaningful recognition, including academic competitions, awards, and other accomplishments that can enhance their application.Waitlist Strategy & Support
Personalized guidance for students navigating the waitlist process, including communication strategy, updates to colleges, additional materials, and ways to demonstrate continued interest effectively.Deferral Strategy & Next Steps
Support for students who receive a deferral decision, including reviewing the best course of action, strengthening their continued application, and identifying meaningful updates to share with colleges.
Our goal is to help students make thoughtful, strategic decisions throughout the admissions process while ensuring their application authentically reflects their strengths, accomplishments and potential.
Academic Planning & Support
What sets College Pro Advisors apart is that we have spent decades working inside schools, not just advising students from the outside. We have both served as school counselors, and Jeanette served for many years as the Director of School Counseling at Hastings-on-Hudson High School. Our combined experience in school counseling and educational administration gives us a deep understanding of course placement, academic planning, testing, student support services, and what truly helps students stand out in the college admissions process. We help students build a thoughtful academic roadmap while also providing experienced advocacy and support when challenges arise.
Workshops
Workshops & Educational Programs
The college admissions process can feel overwhelming, especially as expectations continue to evolve and students are competing in an increasingly complex landscape. At College Pro Advisors, we offer a variety of interactive workshops designed to help students and families better understand the admissions process, make informed decisions, and develop the skills needed to present themselves successfully.
Our workshops provide practical guidance, insider perspective, and actionable strategies that students can apply throughout their high school journey. Topics are tailored to meet the needs of students at different stages of the college process, from early preparation through application completion.
Workshop topics include:
Writing the Activities List with Impact
What Makes and Admissions Profile Standout
Getting Started with the Common Application
College Admissions Do's and Don'ts
Parenting Do’s & Don’t in the College Admissions Process
Test Anxiety and how to manage it
Our goal is to empower students and families with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to approach the college process strategically and authentically.
Our philosophy is to be a supportive guide to lessen the stress and anxiety associated with academics and college planning and placement.
Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!