College Application Counseling
Applying to college can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. At College Advising Team, our Varsity package takes a personalized, team-based approach to help students tell their story with clarity and confidence.
Every student is unique, and we believe their applications should reflect that. We work closely with students to highlight their strengths, refine their voice in essays, and build a balanced college list that aligns with their goals, interests, and personality. Whether you're a high school senior or a community college transfer student, we help ensure your application reflects who you are beyond grades and test scores.
From planning and strategy to essay development and final decisions, we guide you every step of the way.
Topics Covered Include:
- Academic Plan & Schedule Reviews
- Summer Planning
- Application Strategy Planning
- Interview Preparation
- Extracurricular Planning
- Personal Statement Guidance
- College List Development
- College Admissions Process Overview
- College Tour Planning
- Strategic College Application Planning
- College Research & List Development
- Essay Development, Review & Feedback
- Resume Development
- Logistical Support (time management, password tracking, application & recommendation tracking)
- Supplemental Application Development
- Scholarship & Financial Aid Support
- Review & Compare Acceptance Packages
While we never complete applications for students or guarantee outcomes, we ensure you are organized, strategic, and presenting your strongest possible self.
Ready to join our Varsity roster? Schedule your free consultation today and let’s get started.
Testimonials
“I am very grateful for all your help and guidance. It was a great experience and I am quite happy with my results."
“On behalf of (Student and Parent’s Names), we wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your help in this process. We ended up with the best possible outcome, and it could not have been possible without you! Thank you!”
“You took so much pressure and stress off of (Student Name) (and me!!!!) through your guidance, knowledge, flexibility, kindness, ability to relate to and talk to a teenager with a lot on her mind, and your gentle reminders keeping her on the right track. The way you all interacted with us was an absolute dream.”
“Thank you for your continued support (with Student Name)- I am incredibly thankful for you.“
“Thank you for all your help/advice throughout this whole crazy process…Your moral support means the world to me. See you in the next chapter.”
"Both Lori and Marc are fantastic college counselors. They support the dreams while keeping the kids on the path to the best fitting school! Best money I ever spent. They make the college application process manageable for the kids AND PARENTS."
"Lori is amazing! She understands her students and knows exactly how to help them. My son trusted her and felt comfortable with her. She has a good understanding of your child's personality and what college would be a better fit for them. She is not pushy and does not treat a 3.5 GPA student any different than a 4.5 GPA student."
"Thanks to you, my daughter and I are still speaking , because not once did i have to push her or get involved really at all-no resentment or ugly moments -just the smoothest path possible to her finding her school. You took so much pressure and stress off of her (and me!!!!) through your guidance, knowledge, flexibility, kindness, ability to relate to and talk to a teenager with a lot on her mind, and your gentle reminders keeping her on the right track. I wish I could find better words to sing your praises and thank you."
"You guys are amazing! My kid is extremely self-motivated and high achieving, which is not always easy to deal with because her expectations of herself are often too high, which causes anxiety. Having you there to reassure her that she was doing all she needed to do, and that she was doing it well, was a life-saver!!"
"Thank you again for your help during the process of writing my college apps. It not only supported my acceptance into university, but equipped me with the mindset to present my story in a concise, compelling narrative at such a critical transition in my life. Finding synonyms, cutting words, and forming "I" statements were all valuable and educational, but the gift of confidence as I enter this next phase of my life is priceless. Thank you."
"Thank you for all your help with my son! He commented many times that it was really helpful to have clear guidance, deadlines, and expectations. He appreciated your support and the ability to have his questions answered clearly. We're hopeful about what comes next!"
"It's unbelievable that my son started his journey with College Advising only one year ago.
We appreciate all you did to help him:
- generate a tailored list of schools that represented what he wanted in terms of majors, location and campus features
- be thoughtful about his extracurricular commitments
- create and refine essays that reflected his singular voice
My husband and I are confident that Arhan would not be joining his top choice school if not for your expert guidance and patient support throughout the process.
We're very grateful and excited for his next steps!"
"We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your help in this process. We ended up with the best possible outcome, and it could not have been possible without you!
Thank you"
“I am very grateful for all your help and guidance. It was a great experience and I am quite happy with my results."
“On behalf of (Student and Parent’s Names), we wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your help in this process. We ended up with the best possible outcome, and it could not have been possible without you! Thank you!”
“You took so much pressure and stress off of (Student Name) (and me!!!!) through your guidance, knowledge, flexibility, kindness, ability to relate to and talk to a teenager with a lot on her mind, and your gentle reminders keeping her on the right track. The way you all interacted with us was an absolute dream.”
“Thank you for your continued support (with Student Name)- I am incredibly thankful for you.“
“Thank you for all your help/advice throughout this whole crazy process…Your moral support means the world to me. See you in the next chapter.”
"Both Lori and Marc are fantastic college counselors. They support the dreams while keeping the kids on the path to the best fitting school! Best money I ever spent. They make the college application process manageable for the kids AND PARENTS."
"Lori is amazing! She understands her students and knows exactly how to help them. My son trusted her and felt comfortable with her. She has a good understanding of your child's personality and what college would be a better fit for them. She is not pushy and does not treat a 3.5 GPA student any different than a 4.5 GPA student."
"Thanks to you, my daughter and I are still speaking , because not once did i have to push her or get involved really at all-no resentment or ugly moments -just the smoothest path possible to her finding her school. You took so much pressure and stress off of her (and me!!!!) through your guidance, knowledge, flexibility, kindness, ability to relate to and talk to a teenager with a lot on her mind, and your gentle reminders keeping her on the right track. I wish I could find better words to sing your praises and thank you."
"You guys are amazing! My kid is extremely self-motivated and high achieving, which is not always easy to deal with because her expectations of herself are often too high, which causes anxiety. Having you there to reassure her that she was doing all she needed to do, and that she was doing it well, was a life-saver!!"
"Thank you again for your help during the process of writing my college apps. It not only supported my acceptance into university, but equipped me with the mindset to present my story in a concise, compelling narrative at such a critical transition in my life. Finding synonyms, cutting words, and forming "I" statements were all valuable and educational, but the gift of confidence as I enter this next phase of my life is priceless. Thank you."
"Thank you for all your help with my son! He commented many times that it was really helpful to have clear guidance, deadlines, and expectations. He appreciated your support and the ability to have his questions answered clearly. We're hopeful about what comes next!"
"It's unbelievable that my son started his journey with College Advising only one year ago.
We appreciate all you did to help him:
- generate a tailored list of schools that represented what he wanted in terms of majors, location and campus features
- be thoughtful about his extracurricular commitments
- create and refine essays that reflected his singular voice
My husband and I are confident that Arhan would not be joining his top choice school if not for your expert guidance and patient support throughout the process.
We're very grateful and excited for his next steps!"
"We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your help in this process. We ended up with the best possible outcome, and it could not have been possible without you!
Thank you"
“I am very grateful for all your help and guidance. It was a great experience and I am quite happy with my results."
“On behalf of (Student and Parent’s Names), we wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your help in this process. We ended up with the best possible outcome, and it could not have been possible without you! Thank you!”
“You took so much pressure and stress off of (Student Name) (and me!!!!) through your guidance, knowledge, flexibility, kindness, ability to relate to and talk to a teenager with a lot on her mind, and your gentle reminders keeping her on the right track. The way you all interacted with us was an absolute dream.”
“Thank you for your continued support (with Student Name)- I am incredibly thankful for you.“
“Thank you for all your help/advice throughout this whole crazy process…Your moral support means the world to me. See you in the next chapter.”
"Both Lori and Marc are fantastic college counselors. They support the dreams while keeping the kids on the path to the best fitting school! Best money I ever spent. They make the college application process manageable for the kids AND PARENTS."
"Lori is amazing! She understands her students and knows exactly how to help them. My son trusted her and felt comfortable with her. She has a good understanding of your child's personality and what college would be a better fit for them. She is not pushy and does not treat a 3.5 GPA student any different than a 4.5 GPA student."
"Thanks to you, my daughter and I are still speaking , because not once did i have to push her or get involved really at all-no resentment or ugly moments -just the smoothest path possible to her finding her school. You took so much pressure and stress off of her (and me!!!!) through your guidance, knowledge, flexibility, kindness, ability to relate to and talk to a teenager with a lot on her mind, and your gentle reminders keeping her on the right track. I wish I could find better words to sing your praises and thank you."
"You guys are amazing! My kid is extremely self-motivated and high achieving, which is not always easy to deal with because her expectations of herself are often too high, which causes anxiety. Having you there to reassure her that she was doing all she needed to do, and that she was doing it well, was a life-saver!!"
"Thank you again for your help during the process of writing my college apps. It not only supported my acceptance into university, but equipped me with the mindset to present my story in a concise, compelling narrative at such a critical transition in my life. Finding synonyms, cutting words, and forming "I" statements were all valuable and educational, but the gift of confidence as I enter this next phase of my life is priceless. Thank you."
"Thank you for all your help with my son! He commented many times that it was really helpful to have clear guidance, deadlines, and expectations. He appreciated your support and the ability to have his questions answered clearly. We're hopeful about what comes next!"
"It's unbelievable that my son started his journey with College Advising only one year ago.
We appreciate all you did to help him:
- generate a tailored list of schools that represented what he wanted in terms of majors, location and campus features
- be thoughtful about his extracurricular commitments
- create and refine essays that reflected his singular voice
My husband and I are confident that Arhan would not be joining his top choice school if not for your expert guidance and patient support throughout the process.
We're very grateful and excited for his next steps!"
"We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your help in this process. We ended up with the best possible outcome, and it could not have been possible without you!
Thank you"
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