The College Spy

We know college. Expert college admissions advice personalized for your student. The college admissions process is confusing and complex. What should be an exciting time for your family becomes a stressful phase full of deadlines and decisions. The College Spy simplifies the college admissions process so you can rest easy knowing that your student is in expert hands and will find, apply and get into colleges that are a great fit. With over 20 years of experience and over 240 (and counting) campus visits, The College Spy provides insider knowledge on both the college admissions process and how to make the best choices for your student. We get to know your student – their goals, ambitions, personalities, hobbies, fears and challenges – to provide custom advice. Ultimately, we see ourselves as educators. We equip you with the tools and information you need to make one of life's most important decisions. There are many fantastic colleges for your student. Together, we will curate a list of colleges that are a great fit for your student. Through our group and individual consulting packages, we address: Selecting high school courses and extracurricular activities Improving your academic and extracurricular profile Building a thoughtful list of reach, target and likely colleges Creating a compelling application package to share your student’s unique story Applying for financial aid and scholarships Weighing the options to make a confident acceptance decision The College Spy also offers a variety of free webinars with useful insights on standardized testing, financial aid, college majors, learning differences, early college planning and essays. The College Spy is a frequent media contributor with features in PBS NewsHour, CBS News, College Covered, Her Campus, LINK for Counselors and more. The College Spy is here to help your student select the right college and get in.