College Solutions

College Solutions provides expert college guidance customized to your student’s unique personality and goals. Based on their grade level, we counsel students through course and extracurricular selection. We assist with college list building, application & essay submission, and more to minimize uncertainty. Our aim is to maximize confidence during this often stressful process for teens and their families.

Our team is composed of former admissions officers from top universities and seasoned counselors. They are ready to get to work to give your family a leg-up in the challenging college admissions process. Our team brings unparalleled expertise in admissions, scholarships, and personalized student support.

No two students are alike, and neither is our approach. We take the time to get to know each student—their passions, aspirations, and challenges. This helps us create a customized plan tailored to their unique goals. From early academic planning in middle school to crafting stand-out college applications in high school, we offer packages. These are designed to meet every student where they are and guide them toward success.

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How It Works

Our process isn’t just about getting into college—it’s about setting students up for lifetime success. Here’s how we make it happen:

• Crafting the Narrative: Every student has a story. We help students identify and articulate what makes them unique, ensuring their applications reflect their authentic selves.
• Academic Support: Through subject-level tutoring and SAT/ACT test prep, we provide students with integrated academic support that strengthens essential skills like reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and time management—all tailored to their unique admissions plan.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Using tools like aptitude and career assessments and proprietary research portals, we guide families in making informed decisions about schools, majors, and more.
• Essay Excellence: With expert guidance from seasoned writing coaches, students refine their essays through multiple drafts, ensuring their voices and strengths stand out.
• Scholarship Strategies: Led by CEO & Crozet resident Margaret Bolton Baudinet, our scholarship support program identifies tailored opportunities to help families maximize financial aid options.

Specialty Admissions Support

In addition to general college advising, the College Solutions team has experts to help students with specialized interests approach the application process with confidence:

• Athletic Recruitment: Assemble an athletic list, create a coach communication strategy, and develop an athletic resume and online presence.
• Visual & Performing Arts: Build your portfolio of work, narrow your list of music programs, and understand the application process.
• Military Academy & ROTC Placement: Gain insights into cultural and academic expectations, tailored application strategies, and holistic preparation across academics, leadership, extracurriculars, fitness, and more.
  

• Transfer Admissions: Identify best-fit schools, craft compelling transfer essays, and ensure your application highlights your growth and achievements.
• Law School Admissions: Receive personalized admissions strategy and application support, interview preparation, waitlist advice (if necessary), and decision consulting.

Fast Facts

• 12.7x advantage
  Students who worked with College Solutions were up to 12.7 times more likely than the general public to be admitted to their college of choice.

• 98.7% found their fit
  College Solutions is 98.7% effective in placing students in the right fit school. American students typically transfer 27% of the time.

• $61K in merit aid
  Students who worked with College Solutions received, on average, $61,000 in merit aid.

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SERVICES
Tutoring & Test Prep • Admissions Support • Scholarship Support • Athletic Recruitment •Military and ROTC Placement • Law School Admissions • College Advising