This review is based on an initial consultation only, so take it with a grain of salt…read more If your main consideration is getting into an Ivy+ school, my sense is that David will work hard to help find you an "edge" to get in. Any loophole, category, segmentation, activity that can make you more attractive to the Ivy+ admissions folks, he will find. And if that's what you're looking for, someone with a serious lawyer/accountant sensibility, I'd recommend talking with him. However if you are not Ivy+ bound, and/or have a student who is looking for well-rounded help in the overall college selection/admissions/financial aid process, I doubt this is where you should be looking. There are others who have broader skill sets and a more nurturing outlook.

My experience (as a student) with College Match has been phenomenal. I've worked with David and his…read moreteam for the past year now on my college journey, and just committed to my dream school. When I began the college process in my junior year, it was extremely daunting and stressful for my parents and I. Hundreds of schools to choose from, many essays to write and so many moving parts to figure out. When I started to work with David and his team, they helped me navigate this convoluted process, helping me build my college list, providing feedback on my essays, answering many questions about applications and so on. What really made my experience with College Match so successful was the dedicated individual attention from David and his team. They were always available to answer last minute questions, call to discuss feedback on an essay or anything else I needed during my college process. It feels so relieving to finally be done with the college process and be going to my top school in the fall. While applying to college is very stressful, having a knowledgeable advisor to guide you through the process helps more than you know. College is one of the most important decisions you'll make in the next few years and making the right decision will pay off in the long run. Thank you David for everything!

I never would have been able to secure an early decision admission to my dream school (the…read moreUniversity of Chicago) without Vicky and her team. As a junior, I approached the college admissions process unsure and hesitant, but Pathivy guided me through every step of the process - my application strategy, what schools I should apply to, how to handle interviews, and wherever else I needed support. I am truly grateful for their help and couldn't recommend a better college counseling team!

I was very nervous going into junior year without much college prep, but Vicky helped me unify my…read moreinterests and create many effective applications that brought me success in the college admissions process. Her help let me get into my dream school (Stanford) and have other options I wouldn't have had if I applied blindly.

This is our second child that will be attending college, however, this journey was much different…read morethan with our first child. Maggie and Academic Pathways Consulting was pivotal in navigating our student's college future by providing professional, yet personal guidance and encouragement every step of the way. She was there from start to finish; strategically charting the course to improve graduating GPA, assisting with test prep options, adding guidance in submitting applications and essays, managing deadlines, and obtaining letters of recommendation. She has an innate ability to connect and communicate with young adults on "their level", while balancing and (as needed at times) mediating the relationship between parent and student. Best of all, Mom and Dad were able "hand over the keys to Maggie" and allow our student to independently take charge of their future; while still having peace of mind knowing a trusted and knowledgeable guide was there to keep things on track. Thank You, Maggie, we appreciate your dedication and expertise, and we really couldn't have done this without you!

From the owner: Academic Pathways Consulting specializes in simplifying the college admissions process. We help…read morehigh school students find the best college that fits their unique strengths and interests.

Poojha is absolutely incredible! She helped my daughter at every step, from identifying the perfect…read moreCollege for her, to finding her passion, selecting her high school classes, improving her grades, writing her essay and guiding her during the application process. My daughter was accepted in many excellent schools, and I know she wouldn't have done it without Poojha's constant support. I have recommended her services to many friends, and they have all thanked me since. I believe the reason why Poojha's service delivery is so special and unique is because she manages to get the students in the REALLY engaged in the process. They admire and respect her while she inspires and care for them. I can say that I hired a College Consultant, but I got much more, we got a FRIEND.

From the owner: "Poojha, having graduated from a world renowned Ivy school like Yale has the right background for…read moreproviding the finishing touches for applications at various universities in the US and UK in particular. Her commitment and dedication to the student is impeccable and she empathizes brilliantly with the student psyche to prop up the confidence levels and improvise upon the quality of applications. She is indeed a great asset to any student aspiring to join some of the best universities in the world." -- Sanika Shilotri, after her daughter's acceptance into University of Pennsylvania

Debbie is fantastic!…read more I will gladly recommend her to others. She helped to edit my daughters' essays, and her feedback was right on target. She corrected grammatical errors that only experts like her could catch, and everything that she recommended made perfect sense.

I was very impressed, although on ramp was not a perfect fit for our situation, they gave me a…read morereferral to some one who could help.

I'm so happy we brought Michelle onboard to help my son with his college application process…read more Michelle provided just the right amount of guidance and support in choosing colleges and provided professional and knowledgeable insight into the different colleges he was considering (which I would not have been able to do). She helped him to outline his goals, helped him focus in on essay ideas and provided invaluable editing help through the many essays required with each application. She went above and beyond on several occasions. I would highly recommend Michelle if you're considering a college counselor!

From the owner: My name is Michelle Silbernagel and I provide personalized guidance to students and their families…read morethrough the college planning and admissions process. I offer insight, knowledge, and resources so that students apply to colleges that meet their unique priorities (social, academic, financial, and geographic). I am a "touchstone" for the family but also empower the student to own their process so that ultimately, when the acceptance letters arrive, they have choices where they will be successful, happy, and thrive.

Very unhelpful with everything college. The information they give isn't anything I can't find…read moremyself online, and is often worse. They are very pushy with selling and always want to get you to buy more services rather than the ones you already have. Overall, I wouldn't recommend them to anyone and would take your money somewhere else.