College advisors and coaches specialize in helping students and parents with the college application process. Their experience can be a great help for a successful outcome. The coaches listed here are experienced professionals and have extensive knowledge of Boston area colleges and universities. They provide not just help in managing the application process but also specific services such as help with college selection, application review, proofreading help with essays, and in some cases, college visits. Students do not have to be located in the Boston area but can communicate with their coaches from anywhere in the world via online tools such as Skype or FaceTime.

College advisors are generally not connected with any specific college or university but provide their services as independent consultants to students and parents. Their fee varies and should be discussed before any services are provided.

Available Advisors and Coaches

	Carol M. Wan,  M.A. , Ed.M College Coach and Consultant
	Carol provides coaching and advising to students and parents navigating the stressful college admission process.  She is a graduate of Tufts and Columbia University, holds MA state license for guidance counselors, and is an associate member of the Independent Educational Association.  Services:   +Academic coaching  +Review of extracurricular activities  +Discussion of summer options, activities and internships  +Career interests testing  +Picking out safety, target and reach schools  +Brainstorming essay topics  +Editing essays  +Proofreading applications

Joan Casey President Educational Advocates College Consulting Brookline, MA Educational Advocates College Consulting guides students in finding colleges in line with their interests and aspirations, and supports them in presenting themselves in a thoughtful, genuine way. Our team emphasizes the importance of finding options where students will not only get in, but also succeed and even thrive. We help students understand college life so they can take advantage of opportunities once they arrive on campus. Our approach is kind and supportive. Services: +Student athletes  +Applicants to highly selective institutions   +AD/HD, learning differences, mental health histories, substance use disorders   +Transfers  +Graduate school  +European/Canadian Universities  +Essay writing support is a particular strength   +Work with students in person or online.