David Altshuler

David Altshuler, M.S.

(305) 978-8917 | [email protected]

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How David helps students

College Admissions

Choosing and applying to college is frequently stressful and unpleasant. The transition to college should be based on insight and self-discovery rather than rankings and status. To lessen concerns and dispel misconceptions, call for a relaxing consultation.

Boarding Schools

Boarding school options range from highly academic, traditional schools to nurturing campuses catering to students who learn differently or who need structure and support to succeed.

Therapeutic Programs

Navigating programs can be challenging. The range of outdoor behavioral health (wilderness therapy,) therapeutic boarding schools, and residential treatment centers is daunting. David can help you find the proper level of care.

Helping Educators

And Other Professionals

David lectures around the country on college admissions and students with special needs. Help your administration, faculty, or membership gain insight into the challenges facing students.

David has toured hundreds of colleges, traditional boarding schools, and therapeutic programs. He has written books on admissions and parenting. His 600 articles on parenting, admissions, and children who learn differently are available here.

David's Books

Joan Benoit

Open Question

Monkey in the Middle

Down for the Count

Grow Up

As If

Client Testimonials

"David provided my oldest daughter with experienced and knowledgeable counsel on how best to navigate the college admission process. It gave us all great comfort to know that we were not letting potentially important things "slip through the cracks" simply because we did not know any better. Over a period of about a year and a half, David provided guidance and encouragement whenever we sought it on both the college application and selection process. Ultimately, we were all pleased that my daughter received offers from several great universities, and I look forward to working with David again -- we have 5 more kids to go!"

"I truly believe because I saw it with my own two eyes that David's expertise goes beyond his profession and his character is honest and brave. He did what it took to save my son and supported us all the way! I feel he saved my boy!"

"All three of our children went to David for help and advice with the college admissions process. David made it exciting for them and it was one of their many extra night time meetings they actually looked forward to attending. We have three very different children and David was able to connect with each one. Many thanks and we recommend David to our friends and family."

"David Altshuler provided wisdom and a wealth of experience as my husband and I considered a therapeutic boarding school for our child. David helped make sense out of a time when we were faced with the most difficult decision of out lives thus far. Without his direction and encouragement we might never have made the choice to get the help that has given us our daughter back. Thanks to David, we are a stronger family now more than ever."

"The most important service you provided for 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 us about what he thought he wanted from a college experience. You not only enabled the conversation, but motivated him to continually move through the selection and application process."