Hiring an admissions advisor for the college admissions process is not required to get into college. However, there are numerous benefits to hiring someone to guide a student through the process. The college admissions process has become increasingly more complicated, more competitive, and more difficult to navigate. An admissions advisor, like Admissions Advocate, takes a lot of the stress and uncertainty out of the process. At Admissions Advocate, we are there with the student every step of the way in the admissions process from high school course selection to building a college list to helping complete the application to best showcase the individuality of the student. We provide a structured timeline, including deadlines and reminders for the student to follow. All of this takes the stress off the family and allows you to spend more time enjoying your student's high school years.

Record numbers of applications and single digit admission rates dominate headlines and make it seem like getting into college is nearly impossible. Fortunately, that is not the case when looking at admission rates among all colleges. While Ivy League schools and very selective schools are very difficult to gain admission, even for students with near perfect stats, the average acceptance rate across all schools in the United States is around 70%.

No. We do not guarantee admission to any schools. What we can guarantee is that we will help your student find a wide range of schools that fit their academic profile and will be a good match considering their preferences, strengths, goals, and budget.

It's never too early to start planning for college admissions! We recommend beginning the consulting process as early as possible, ideally during the sophomore or junior year of high school, to maximize opportunities and minimize stress.