David Altshuler, M.S.
Educational Consultant

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Take the stress out of the
college admissions process,
with elite 1-on-1 help
tailored for each student.

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Picture this…

→ a stress-free process of choosing and applying to college.

→ entrusting the process to an advocate for your child’s unique strengths.

→ not being responsible for deadlines, essay editing, or worry.

→ access to the latest trends in the evolving landscape of college admissions.

→ your child landing the right college seamlessly, without anxiety or misinformation.

We help families through every step of the transition process.

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    Selection

    In the Selection phase, David meets with both the student and the parents to identify which colleges are appropriate academic and social-emotional matches. Families learn about the admissions process and begin to understand the student’s expectations and priorities.

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    Application

    In the Application phase, David empowers students to find their voice, speak their truth, and present themselves in the best possible light. Emphasis is on the Common Application essays, the list of activites. The goal is to assuage anxiety, dispel misconceptions and make the application process stress-free.

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    Acceptance

    In the Acceptance phase, David continues to work with the student and their family to determine the best fit of all the wonderful options. No question is too big or too small.

Why choose an educational consultant?

Families frequently ask why they should consider an independent admissions counselor. Some feel that they require more time than the admissions counselors in their high schools can devote. Others acknowledge that an objective perspective is beneficial.

Many of my families agree that an independent counselor can help parents and students agree on the best strategy for choosing and applying to college. Evoking consensus within the family so that the process is smooth is also the job of an independent counselor.

David has toured hundreds of colleges and universities. So you don’t have to.

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About David

Hear from our valued clients

  • 1

    “I would like to thank you for the invaluable service you have given [our son] and our family. You took a huge responsibility and concern off my shoulders as I truly did not have the background or knowledge to guide [our son] through the process of college selection.

    Your method of evaluating a student’s realistic potential for college and taking the time to understand and know the person you are guiding is not only compassionate but also insightful and I believe enhances the possibility of a student having a successful and enjoyable college experience.”

  • 2

    “After taking our high school daughter to see at least a dozen colleges, she was more confused than ever as to where to apply. She had visited schools of varying sizes and locations and had ruled out everything she’d seen. We knew we needed a new set of criteria but we didn’t know how to begin.

    David helped our daughter narrow down her focus in locating schools which would meet her needs. The best part, however, was having David pester her about her essays and application details, rather than us. She met all the deadlines and achieved a successful early admission. Thank you, David!”

  • 3

    “The most important service you provided to our family was the ability to have a real discussion about college. Prior to contracting with you, [our son] didn’t want to take the time to talk to [my husband] or me about what he thought he wanted from a college experience. You not only enabled conversation, but motivated [our son] to move through the selection and application process.”

  • 4

    “I recommend David Altshuler without reservation. He understands parents and students. He has an uncanny knack for jollying everyone past the pushes and pulls encountered during this important passage from teenager to young adult. He helped me, he guided me, he chided me to see the uniqueness or each of my very different children. Each made me very happy as they found their own path to academic success and personal growth. I hold David personally responsible for the many thousands of dollars we have happily paid for higher education of our children.”

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