Upcoming Webinar:
The College Search Process:
Where Do You Start?
Stressed out about the college search and application process? Unsure how to begin navigating information about our country’s nearly 4,000 colleges?
This webinar will outline the factors students should consider in their college search. You’ll also learn about finding a college that’s a good “fit,” as well as what colleges look for in applicants.
When: Wednesday, April 27, 6:00 p.m. MST
Who: 10th and 11th graders and their parents (who are not current clients of Discovery College Consulting
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Welcome to Discovery College Consulting
Discovery College Consulting’s mission is to help students prepare for, explore, and apply to colleges that are the best fit for them. The college search and application process is more complicated and competitive than ever. Our consultants assist students with understanding the process, making themselves competitive for admission, setting realistic goals, identifying and researching colleges, and standing out on their applications.
95% of Discovery College Consulting’s Class of 2023 and 100% of our Class of 2022
received merit scholarships of up to $64,554/year.
About the services we provide
College Preparation
Getting into college starts with making smart decisions in high school. We will help you begin preparing early, thereby maximizing your chances of getting into the best colleges for you.
Your College List
We will assist you in identifying what you want in a college and will use our extensive knowledge to help you create a customized college list.
Applying to College
We will advise you on how to make your applications stand out so that you have the best chance of being admitted to the colleges of your choice.
See what our clients say
I have no idea how we would have done this without Sara's help. Danielle received many acceptances and every school offered her a merit scholarship. Sara was worth every penny we spent to hire her; our investment paid off with hundreds of thousands of dollars of scholarships and so many choices for college.
Michele
Littleton, CO
Marcia was able to break down the required segments in the [application] process and keep our son on track. Marcia and Ben had weekly meetings to review progress and outline the next tasks . . . [Marcia’s] care and interest in Ben’s success was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend working with Marcia.
Tim
Denver, CO
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Giving Students Autonomy in the College Search and Application Process
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Recently I wrote a blog post about podcasts hosted by admissions experts. For those who prefer to get their information the old-fashioned way, here’s a list of books that tell it like it is. Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be by Frank Bruni – Bruni is an award-winning