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Anti-Stress College Admissions Counseling

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College consultant Arlene Matthews is author of Getting In Without Freaking Out (Crown/Three Rivers, 2006). Her unique approach has been hailed by The Washington Post. Her many media appearances include three spots on Oprah. Read a profile. Read some of Arlene’s advice.

Welcome to my college admissions advising service. We have been enhancing success and alleviating stress during the college admissions process since
2001. Our customized services include:

School matching – We find good-fit schools that make sense for each individual student, without paying attention to “hype.”

Applicant positioning – We hone in on each student’s strengths and unique qualities, determining how best to convey them to schools.

Essay consultation and editing – We help you create a unique personal statement that will convey who you are and what you have to offer the school of your choice.

Application timeline management – We figure out what’s due when and collaborate on a workable schedule.

Interview coaching

Standardized testing strategies

These services are available on a package or customized hourly basis for sophomores, juniors, or seniors. We are based in Fair Haven (Monmouth County) New Jersey, and also work via phone and e-mail with applicants from across the country.

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“It is college anxiety season…a new book has come to the rescue. I like [the author’s] sense of humor and low key approach to the torturous admissions rites.”

The Washington Post

“A helpful and humorous look at the process of college admission…Parents will appreciate the humor and candor of this helpful resource.”

Booklist,

“The author takes a lighthearted but informative approach to help frazzled parents navigate this difficult journey."

Linda A. Waldman, M.D., Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine

Buy the Book at Amazon.