The world of college admissions can feel overwhelming. US colleges and universities are more selective than ever before, with a shocking 33 universities that accept 10% or fewer applicants for freshman year. Depending on which major your child is interested in, that number could be even greater. Computer Science, for example, is one of the toughest programs to get into, even at flagship state schools.

There are so many online “experts” claiming to have the answers. “Do this, don’t do that”, “Here are the top 10 reasons students get rejected”, “College admissions is a lottery” – but is any of this true? The answer is, sometimes yes, sometimes no, and sometimes these people are just trying to scam you out of your money. So who can you trust?

The key is to vet the source of your information. If you are looking at a current high school or college student who has been accepted to several top schools, it may seem like a good idea to ask them for their help. However, these students have no idea why they were selected; it could have been their essays, but it also could have been their selected major in context of the other applicants from their school or larger geographic region. In other words, these people have no credentials and no idea what they are talking about.

So how about a “counselor”? Well, you’re getting warmer. You’ll need to make sure that they actually are who they claim to be – do they have advanced degrees in counseling? From where? How long have they been in business? Is it just one person, or do they have a team?

Aristotle Circle provides the best counseling services on the market because we’ve got it all: NACAC-certified counselors with decades of experience in the business who have been in the room with decision-makers at top universities. Our counselors know what schools are looking for because they’ve served on the boards that make these types of decisions. With decades of experience helping students at all levels gain entrance to their perfect-fit schools (including every Ivy League university, every top 25 school, and top universities in Canada and Europe), our team has the experience and savvy to know how to help each student package their unique talents in a way that makes them desirable to their dream school. Not only this, but our team includes subject tutors, test prep experts, and essay editors with advanced degrees in math, science, creative writing, and more. Our network is broad because each student is an individual and has individual needs – and we have the man power to meet them.

If you are interested in a college admissions counseling package, hourly tutoring, or essay help, Aristotle Circle would love to speak with you so we can best meet your needs. Call today at 212-360-2301.