Private College Advising
Serving 10th–12th Grade Students Since 2012
Our goal is to bring peace of mind to your family in the application process.
We make the process as stress-free as possible, while simultaneously helping your student grow and develop the ability to think introspectively about her academic goals, needs, and desires.
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We spend time researching and visiting colleges to bring our knowledge of schools to your family and assist your teen in their college search process.
We spend time getting to know and mentor your teen and we advocate for their best interest every step of the way.
We want to make advising accessible.
As a non-profit organization, Barrier Breakers®, Inc., we work hard to make sure that we’re increasing access to first-generation, minority, and immigrant students. That’s why we’re proud to offer our Give the Gift Matching Program.
For every college counseling package that is purchased, we’re able to gift a package to a student who qualifies for Free and Reduced Meal Service at no cost to that family.
We also offer 10% off all our packages to first-generation, minority, and immigrant students and families.
Our College Advising Packages
We offer three packages for 10th - 12th grade students based on the amount of support you and your teen need! Meetings typically occur once every other month during sophomore year, once a month during junior year, and 2-3 times per month during the college essay-writing process.
The Advanced Package is best for students applying to highly selective/Ivy League schools due to the large volume of essays and holistic review required.
We also offer 10% off all our packages to first-generation, minority, and immigrant students and families. Payment plans are available.
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I don't want to start for several months. Can I purchase now?Yes! You can purchase any time leading up to when you hope to begin as long as you clearly communicate your desire to wait to start. Note that delayed starts may mean applications being submitted later in the cycle.
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How do I know which package is right for my teen?We suggest setting up a free info session with us so we can discuss what may be the best fit! Some of the biggest pieces to consider are how many schools your teen wants to apply to, what the admissions rate at those schools is, and how involved you want us to be with your teen. We do advise that students applying to highly selective/Ivy League schools join through our Advanced Package due to the large volume of essays and holistic review required.
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Are there discounts available?We offer 10% off all our packages to first-generation, minority, and immigrant students and families. We also have our Give the Gift Program for students on Free and Reduced Meal Services, which offers pro bono application support.
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Who will I be getting feedback from?Upon your start date, you will be paired with one of our expert college admissions advisors. We are a growing team, so not all clients will work with Sydney Montgomery. Sydney trains all team members and reviews all team member contributions to your essays before it is returned to you. Learn more about our team here!