A College App Process Without the Panic

How you’ll apply to college with less stress and more strategy (minus the never-ending summer to-do lists) with college admissions counseling services

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If “start early” is the only college advice you’ve heard so far, you’re not alone.

The college process comes with a million questions. Where should we start? What should we prioritize? Are we already behind?

But you don’t need a color-coded spreadsheet or a summer packed with prep to get into a great school!

What you do need are simple steps, smart decisions, and savvy support from someone who’s been around the college application block (many times).

Over the last decade, I’ve helped hundreds of students confidently navigate the first-time college student and transfer processes (while working with their families throughout the entire journey), and I’m ready to walk you through it, too!

“Nicole took the time to really get to know and care about our daughter and the end result speaks for itself.”

“We were so pleased and grateful for Nicole’s dedication, passion and overall enthusiasm in assisting our daughter through this challenging process. Nicole was fantastic—she was on top of every task— large and small. Dare we say it—she made the process as fun as it could be! Most of all—she took the time to really get to know and care about our daughter and the end result speaks for itself. Marenna was able to have excellent choices and she selected a college that she is excited about and fits her personality, interests and needs.”

Blayne C., College of William & Mary parent

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A Custom Plan for Your One-of-a-Kind Journey

Each student comes with a different background, different skills, and different goals. So, I can’t tell you what your application path will look like until we meet and I learn more about you!

Here’s how we get started with my college admissions counseling services: 

Inquire about college counseling services by completing this form so I know where you’re starting, what your goals are, and the timeline we’re working with.

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Jump on a free 30-minute or paid 60-minute consulting call where we get into the nitty-gritty details of working together! (This is to make sure we’re a great fit and gives me needed context about you and your goals to best tailor a plan for your college admissions process.)

  • Book a free 30-minute introductory meeting to talk more about your goals, current plans, and next steps forward.

  • Book a We Need Help Now 60-minute meeting if you are in crunch time and need to strategize your game plan like…yesterday!

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Get the custom 1:1 support you need to excel throughout this journey without adding a bunch of extras that suck your time, energy, and wallet. For some, this may look like a quick game plan session; for others, this may be long-term ongoing support throughout the entire process. Your journey, your way. (During our Vibe Check call, we’ll determine what this support looks like.)

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Nicole held the largest caseload ever assigned to a new college admissions counselor while still making each student feel like her only one. Now, as the founder of Your College Matchmaker, she prioritizes an intimate caseload to ensure quality and customized support when helping students head off to college or transfer schools.

College Counseling FAQ

  • Honestly, as soon as the college questions start popping up.

    Whether you’re a sophomore with early questions or a senior with quickly approaching deadlines, I help you create a plan that matches your timeline. There’s no “too early,” just different strategies for different students at different times.

    If you’re considering it, reach out now because the more time we have, the more we can set you up for success!

  • Nope! I help you tailor your college list to make sure you’re picking the best school for you (with parental approval, of course!).

  • While I have a student-first approach, you (parental figure) are one of the most important pieces of this puzzle!

    I keep parents in the loop with all major updates, decisions, and conversations so you feel supported as well (without a million group text notifications each day).

Let’s Personalize Your Process Together

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