A passion for supporting students
The goal of ASK College Consulting is to flip an old narrative. For so long, the game has been, “how do I get into the most perceived-elite college I can?” This centers institutions. Instead, we center the student. What are their strengths? What are their goals? What kinds of environments will serve them?
Centering students means they can be themselves throughout the process—asking questions that matter to them, showcasing authentic strengths, and sharing genuine contributions to prospective campuses. Through ASK’s processes, students discover what kind of learners they are, which environments help them thrive, and what they truly want from college. This self-understanding helps them become stronger applicants, find better-fit schools, and build lives they want to live, with college as one important piece of that foundation.
Discovery
Before we start to look at colleges, we get to know the student. We learn about the student and the student learns about themselves.
College List Building
We research and shape a list with you that balances dreams and constraints, grounded in your student’s strengths.
Application Strategy
Different students have different “strongest cases” to make. Each application leads with what makes your student distinctive.
Essay review
One-on-one reviews of personal statements and supplements, ensuring that students sound like themselves on the page.
Process Management
Deadlines, supplements, recommendations, and aid forms add up fast across a list of schools. We can help.
Parent and child consultations
The college process puts pressure on the whole household. We help families communicate and stay connected through it.
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