Helped me get a much better list of extracurriculars than I previously had. Also helped me understand what admission officers are looking for and how to achieve those things.
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About CollegeAdvisor.com
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CollegeAdvisor.com is an online college counseling company that has guided over 7,500 students and families through the competitive and complex undergraduate admissions process.
Now powered by U.S. News & World Report, CollegeAdvisor.com provides personalized, effective, and accessible college admissions advising to students from all backgrounds. Our team has helped students gain admission to every Ivy League and Top 50 school. On average, our students are over three times more likely to get into top schools including Stanford, UPenn, and Vanderbilt.
Data-Driven Expertise from U.S. News
At CollegeAdvisor, we’re proud to be a part of the U.S. News family. We work directly with our colleagues at U.S. News to provide students the resources they need at every stage of the college admissions process.
Our free web portal at app.collegeadvisor.com is powered by U.S. News’ comprehensive data on schools across the country. That means that students will always have access to everything they need to know about the nation’s top schools, including information about tuition, acceptance rates, top programs, enrollment, and more.
Beyond our web portal, we’re constantly working alongside U.S. News to find new ways to integrate the expertise of both companies.
No other college advising company has direct access to the trusted, respected data, journalism and advice from U.S. News, and we’re committed to using it to help your family understand every aspect of the college search.
Experience Matters
In addition to the nearly 40 years of college ranking and school data from U.S. News, we’re proud to have a network of over 350 Admissions Experts and former Admissions Officers. They’ve been inside the admissions offices at top schools like Stanford, Georgetown, and USC—and they know what it takes to stand out.
Our broad network also ensures that CollegeAdvisor students always have the support they need. No matter what questions your family has about the college admissions process, our team will have the answers.
How we work
At CollegeAdvisor.com, we understand that every student is different. That’s why we work with each family to build a personalized college application strategy tailored to their needs.
We match every student with their own personalized advising team, including 1-2 of our Admissions Experts and former Admissions Officers. Through one-on-one meetings over video chat, our experts work directly with each student to help them build their extracurricular profile, create a college list, draft their essays, and more.
Our students also have access to additional resources through the broader CollegeAdvisor network. This includes our Essay Review Team, Interview Prep Team, and more. Our students can also arrange for an “Application Dress Rehearsal,” where our Admissions Officers will read their complete application and offer feedback designed to mirror the holistic review process.
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129 W. 29th Street, 11th Floor, 10001, New York, United States
- (844) 343-6272
- hello@collegeadvisor.com
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Zaara College Advisor
Zaara puts the time in to foster connections with you outside of college related plans. She takes this connection and dedication and really makes sure you feel valued and listened to in the College Advisor process.
A special thank you to Manuel Castano!
There's a reason why you see so many mentions of Manuel on this page, and it is because he truly invests time and care into his students and this process. As a mom of an incoming college freshman who recently completed a gauntlet of college applications, I have seen firsthand how supportive, insightful and positive Manuel is. His many years of experience supporting students through the college admissions process is evident, not only in the thoughtful way he provides guidance but also in the results we saw when college decisions came out! We could not be more grateful for Manuel's support and guidance!
Very Happy So Far
My advisor, Manuel, has been very supportive and positive throughout our experience. He has given me valuable advice regarding my college list, is currently helping me write an essay that I am really proud of, and has been uplifting and congratulatory during my time with him.
Best option for the educational future
I am completely happy and pleased with all the work they put into helping me; they undoubtedly made the college search process much better and far less stressful. My advisor, Manuel Gomez, has been a huge help in understanding how to start writing an essay that truly reflects who I am, as well as in boosting my chances of getting into my chosen universities. As someone who didn't have any support or guidance for this kind of situation, having his help is undoubtedly a relief and a great way to shape my future.
Very informative and easy to follow
Very informative and easy to follow
Recommendation
My advisor Isabella has helped me get ahead of other students. She has made the college journey easier for me and less stressful. The meetings we have are very helpful and productive. I truly recommend this to others!
Manuel Castano has helped us greatly in…
Manuel Castano has helped us greatly in the college process and has really helped me lest stressed. I can understand very clearly from him on how colleges view students and he has helped me greatly in the essay writing process! I am looking forward working with him further.
He’s a great advisor who is very…
He’s a great advisor who is very encouraging!!
More than I could ask for!
My experience has been phenomenal! My main advisor Manuel along with my admissions officer Darryl have given me their unwavering support, effort, and experience. I have received hours of help with not only my college admissions process but also my SAT studying and advice in other areas of my life to help me succeed as an individual. Whether I receive insights and guidance or wisdom and direction both in and beyond my college admissions process I have been pleased with the assistance, initiative, and involvement I have received. Thank you Manuel, Darryl, and College Advisor!
Manuel is respectful and considerate of…
Manuel is respectful and considerate of personal space and timeline. He works very well with my son guiding him to navigate the process with real life solutions. He respects his commitments and obligations and does not forget that he is a growing kid who is working to become a matured responsible adult.
College Advisor has been a super helpful and positive experience
My experience with Zaara has been really positive. She gives good advice and encouragement and has helped me understand the college application process. Everything is very organized so students don’t get overwhelmed which makes it easier to stay on track for application season
CollegeAdvisor always had my back
My advisor, Destiny, was very well informed and her advice for UNC Schools was spot on. The application process was a breeze, which kept me and my parents relaxed.
Zaara And College Advisor Review
I have been able to learn so much about the college pathway that I should take. I learned about what extracurriculars I should do, the way I should approach my application, and other aspects of my future college life. I wouldn't have been able to do this without Zaara's help.
The Dream Team
Working with my advisor team from College Advisor has been an excellent experience. They’ve always tried to make themselves available to answer any and all of my questions, and they have helped an incredible amount in making the whole process of applying to college and scholarships so much easier.
Destiny is super friendly and helpful…
Destiny is super friendly and helpful in the process, in a few weeks with her I was also able to improve my reading SAT score by about a 100 points and she also works hard to help people.
I like how this program has many plans…
I like how this program has many plans and are always there for help. Zaara is an absolutely amazing and wonderful advisor, she is super nice and very supportive! I like how she always sends reminders, I love how she always send a summary after every meeting and what exactly I should be doing and always responds to emails and messages very soon. She really is great and I highly appreciate her. I highly recommend this program, especially if you would like to get into hard to get in university’s. I feel like this program will be only helpful if you don’t have the resources or an older sibling to help you understand all about the college process and programs.
Would recommend
Great my advisor is very responsive and always able to help me find resources and help me with things i need
Awesome Experience!
Destiny is a wonderful college advisor! She is a wealth of knowledge, offers insightful perspectives, and has a patient and supportive teaching style.
Experience with CollegeAdvisor
I have had a very positive experience with CollegeAdvisor. Destiny Blue, my advisor, has helped me prepare for my SAT exam and has given me advice on my applications this far. I look forward to working with her more throughout the summer and in my senior year.
Destiny has been amazing and super…
Destiny has been amazing and super helpful to my daughter in process of her college applications. She supportive from day 1 and I don't think things would've work out so smoothly without her. She is an amazing advisor and has lot of patience. My daughter applied for 11 and got accepted into all 11 colleges.
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