Expert guidance through the college planning and application process
College Counseling Services
Our college counseling packages provide the clarity and direction students and parents need for an organized, less stressful college application process. We employ three major workflows:
Academics & Activities
College List
Applications
“Working with Steve was the most influential part of my college admissions journey.
He was invested in my success and never failed to encourage me when I felt uncertain about my future.
His background as an admissions reader gave him a firsthand look into what colleges want, and he shared this information with me to help me grow as an applicant. His continuous support helped me improve my writing and self-advocacy skills, which have stayed with me as I navigate college.
Steve is kind, organized, proactive, and intelligent — it’s not an overstatement to say that his consulting changed my future for the better.”
— Claire, South Carolina, Duke University
Meet your counselor, Steve Tapper
Steve previously served as a seasonal reader with the Emory University admissions office, obtained his College Counseling Certificate with Distinction from UCLA, worked for another college counseling firm, and helped navigate the college admissions process with his two children. At Emory, Steve analyzed students’ curriculum rigor and grades and assessed applications as a partner in the Committee-Based Evaluation process. As a college counselor, Steve loves helping students position themselves for success (including taking the right classes and finding meaningful extracurricular activities), find great-fit colleges, and tell their stories in college applications.
Resources
There are many excellent college planning resources for students and families. Click the Resources button below for some of our recommended websites, blogs, books, and podcasts.
Wrap your head around the college application process.
Our college counseling packages provide clarity and direction for an organized and less stressful college planning process based on three major workflows. Download our detailed Gantt chart organized by task and high school grade.