When applying to selective colleges, we are your competitive advantage.
For over a decade, One-Stop College Counseling has successfully guided 8th-12th grade students striving for admission to their top-choice colleges!
When applying to selective colleges, we are your competitive advantage.
For over a decade, One-Stop College Counseling has successfully guided 8th-12th grade students striving for admission to their top-choice colleges!
We know how high the stakes are for your
college-bound student.
Seeking guidance on this critical process and how best to shape your student’s future application is smart. We answer all your student’s questions…
Planning
Stage
Which classes should I choose?
We help your student select the ideal course schedule to reach their goals—one that is challenging but not overwhelming.
Which standardized test should I take?
ACT? SAT?
We provide key insights, so you and your student can decide what’s best for them.
How can I stand out?
Which extracurricular or volunteer activities will serve your student best? We share numerous opportunities to fit their interests and goals.
Application
Stage
Where should I apply?
We help you and your student identify best-fit colleges, and we guide you throughout the application and decision-making process.
How do I write my college essays?
Your college essay should showcase your student and how they view the world. We can help them put their best foot forward and be noticed.
What about interviews?
What do admission officers look for? We provide students with personalized feedback, so they interview with confidence and purpose.
I need general advice & support.
Of course, you do! The college admission process is constantly evolving. From the moment you sign up with us until the day your teen heads off to college, we’ve got you covered. Having an expert in your corner as you navigate the application process is extremely helpful. But don’t take our word for it—read some of our testimonials.
One-Stop College Counseling separates your student from the competition.
We help you navigate the toughest parts of the college admission process. Avoiding costly missteps can make all the difference.
Our students have been admitted to highly-selective universities…
…and liberal arts colleges.
Don’t see your dream college here? View our full list.
Don’t see your dream college here? View our full list.
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We wouldn’t either, which is why we are a team of Certified Educational Planners and skilled professionals who are active and engaged members of the most reputable associations.
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After 2.5 years of reduced travel due to Covid, our co-founded and president, Laurie Kopp Weingarten, Certified Educational Planner (CEP) was thrilled to be back on an IECA--Independent Educational Consultants Association college tour! She was able to visit and speak with admission officers to hear all the latest news at eight colleges: Dartmouth College, University of New Hampshire, Champlain College, University of Vermont, Saint Michael's College, Bennington College, and Williams College.
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A New York University student opines over the expensive dorm/housing choices. "At a university where the average cost of tuition has increased by nearly 12% in the past five years, New York University should be looking for ways to make housing more affordable — not less."
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Opinion: NYU is eliminating its cheapest dorm option
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When I was scrolling through housing options back in June, the low prices of Rubin Hall immediately caught my eye. Often the butt of housing jokes for first-years, the residence hall has some of the m...Comment on Facebook
Yale University students seem to not be getting enough sleep. This seems to be a problem among college students across the country. and "sleep-deprived teenagers are impaired in a way that people who are inebriated [by alcohol] are impaired."
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Yalies need to stop sleeping on their eight hours of sleep, experts say - Yale Daily News
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With the start of classes for the semester well underway, Yalies’ sleep schedules are becoming increasingly concerning to sleep experts.Comment on Facebook
This mom discusses how the best way to raise her teens was to stop nagging and let them have some free time!
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This Is Why You Should Let Teens Have Lots of Down Time
grownandflown.com
I used to push my teen son to do lots of activities, but he was always exhausted. Then I stopped nagging him and this is what happened.Comment on Facebook
As applications to colleges soar, acceptance rates decline. "In a competitive admissions environment, students may be rejected from schools where they could thrive, says Eddie Pickett III, senior associate dean and director of recruitment at Pomona College in California. "For selective colleges, most students who apply can complete the work on campus, but there is only so much space in housing and classrooms,"
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Common Reasons College Applications Get Rejected
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Admissions officers look beyond academic standing to make tough rejection decisions. Consider these seven reasons.Comment on Facebook
Compass Education Group has put together a detailed and thorough explanation of what the new SAT will entail. The new SAT will be making its debut in the U.S. in March 2024. (For our international students, it's arriving in March 2023.)
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The New Digital SAT
www.compassprep.com
College Board has announced a transition to a fully-digital replacement of the SAT. Compass explores the details of what this means for schools and students.Comment on Facebook