College Admissions – David Altshuler

David Altshuler, M.S.

(305) 978-8917 | [email protected]

Choosing an admissions Counselor

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 be 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. I have toured hundreds of colleges and universities.

So you don’t have to.

The Phases of Admission

There are three main ways I help families through the transition process:

Selection

In the Selection phase, I meet with student and parents. I listen so that I can help identify which colleges are appropriate academic and social-emotional matches. I then present the family with a list of schools and explain why they would be good choices. Families learn about the admissions process and begin to understand the student’s expectations and priorities

Application

In the Application phase, I guide students through recommendations, test scores, transcripts, and the applications with particular emphasis on essays. I guide and empower students to take control of the process.

Acceptance

In the Acceptance phase, I continue to meet with families to discuss the best match, first-year course selection, and every other aspect of the transition process.