Fitting the college to the student—
not the other way around

Imagine the ideal resource for helping you with the college search process. Would it be someone who has first hand familiarity with the strengths, specialties and personalities of hundreds of colleges and universities all across the country? Or someone who understands your priorities, objectives and aspirations—and those of your student—almost as well as you do?

At College Matters, we believe it has to be a combination of both. So we place just as much emphasis on exploring the unique attributes of each student and family as we do on researching the details of the countless educational programs available today.

We help families through the whole admission process, from identifying educational institutions that best meet students’ needs and goals to navigating the intricacies of the application and financial aid processes. With honest, informed and objective guidance, we match students to their “best fit” colleges or universities. Then we coach students through the details, making sure they stay motivated and hit their deadlines.

The result? A low-stress, organized and manageable search process that ends with a great college experience.