Why do I need a private college counselor?

Let’s start with this: not everyone needs a private college counselor. If your school has adequate college counseling and you are applying to colleges where you’re likely to be admitted, a private college counselor is overkill. But, if you are applying to colleges where admissions are competitive, a private college counselor can be the difference between acceptance and rejection. And the right college counselor can make all the difference in the world.

Applying to college is a big deal! It is both exciting and stressful. But, as is true with most things, the better prepared you are, the more successful you will be. Students and families cannot expect, especially the first time applying to college, to know all the ins and outs of the college process. That’s where a private counselor can be a game-changer. Yes, families need to be invested in the process, but a private counselor can be your guide.

Is a private counselor worth it? In the grand scheme of things, most definitely, yes. College is one of the most important decisions of a lifetime. Yes, private counseling is an investment, but an investment that will pay off throughout the rest of one’s life. If you think about what you pay for a car or a vacation, private counseling is one of the best values on the market. For a relatively manageable cost, a private college counselor can make the difference in where your child goes to college.

When’s the best time to contract with a private college counselor?

This is an easy one — the earlier, the better! As many folks learn the hard way, by the time you get to in-school counseling during your junior year, a lot has already happened that may impact one’s college prospects. Why not get ahead of the game? So, while Bradley is happy to sign up students through senior year, we highly recommend you sign up with Bradley as a freshman. And to make it worth your while, Bradley charges you the exact same package rate as a freshman as would be charged as a junior. In essence, you’re getting two years for free. But that’s how important he thinks it is to have a college counselor early on in high school.

There are lots of great counselors out there, why Bradley Solomon?

Bradley has been an advocate his entire adult life. His job has literally been to take a set of facts and persuade a group of people, a jury, that his position was worthwhile. Whether a jury or an admissions committee, Bradley can help your student convince a college that they would be a great addition to a campus community. Bradley is fully invested in the process and that will be reflected in your results.

Bradley wants to help students put their best foot forward and maximize their opportunities in applying to college. With his organizational skills and dedication to the task, he will ensure that students stay on track and achieve their goals. Together, we can help make college dreams come true. So you can rest assured that Bradley has both the knowledge and the dedication to make a difference in your child’s college process.

Can Solomon College Advising make a difference?

Absolutely! Applying to college is not easy. First, there are several decisions you make throughout high school that can affect your college prospects. What classes you choose, the activities you participate in, and standardized test preparation can all make a difference. And why not invite an expert along for the ride? It can only help. By the time you’re ready to apply to college, you want to have set yourself up to succeed.

A private college counselor can make a difference from the first semester of high school. Should you be taking junior-level math as a freshman, even at the risk of your entire GPA? Should you focus on just a few activities or sign up for as wide a range as possible? When is the best time to start standardized test preparation? Should you apply Early Decision? A private college counselor can help you answer these and many more questions.

If you’re excited about the college process and want to put your best self forward, Bradley can help!