Our Mission
To improve access to college for students worldwide, especially those with learning differences or emotional challenges.
Our Values
Top College Consultants prides itself on simplifying the college admissions process for families. Our experienced team is dedicated to supporting families every step along the way. Learn more about why families trust Top College Consultants here. We are guided by 3 core values:
Excellence
Top College Consultants strives to provide valuable guidance to students and families throughout the process.
Inclusion
We believe that all students, regardless of their challenges, deserve access to a quality college education.
Learning
Our diverse team of lifelong learners is passionate about helping and inspiring students.
We’d love to learn more about you and your family’s college admission needs. The best way to get started is to schedule a free intro call below!
Our Services
Selecting High School Courses and Activities
One of the most important factors colleges consider in admission is the “rigor” of the high school curriculum. We will help you pick classes that will be a good fit for your abilities and interests. We will guide you to pursue extracurricular activities you care about in a focused way that highlights what you have to offer. Together, we’ll ensure your choices reflect both your academic goals and the story you want to tell colleges.
Assessing College Readiness
Going to college is a big step up in independence. We take time getting to know you so that we can help you decide whether a gap year or college readiness program might be right for you. Our goal is to help you feel confident and prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We’ll talk through your academic habits, social skills, and emotional readiness to handle college life. Together, we’ll create a plan that supports your success, both inside and outside the classroom.
Creating Effective College Essays
First, we brainstorm with you to select a compelling topic and theme. After you’ve created a first draft, we give you lots of feedback, helping you to craft an essay that tells your story in a meaningful, powerful way.
TCC founder Eric Endlich sold his first article for publication at age 13, studied English at UC Berkeley and has been a professional writer/advisor for Oakstone Publishing since 2007. He has published numerous articles and book chapters, and has co-written a book on autistic adults.
Choosing Majors and Careers
Many high school students have not yet decided on their college major, much less their future career. By exploring your strengths and interests together, we can ensure that the colleges you choose offer majors that appeal to you. We have many years of experience helping people identify their life goals and directions.
We’ll help you understand how different majors connect to career paths and real-world opportunities. Our guidance can give you clarity and confidence as you make choices about your future.
Finding the Right School
We will take the time to get to know your strengths, interests, personality and preferences. We will work together to compile a list of great schools, including ones that are very likely to admit you, “perfect fit” colleges and more challenging options. There are many factors to consider, including academic rigor, size, location and cost.
Our expertise is particularly helpful for students with learning differences or emotional challenges. We travel widely and research extensively to find the best colleges and support programs to meet your needs.
Completing Applications and Maximizing Financial Aid
TCC will help you manage this complex process, keep track of to-do tasks and stay on schedule. We can also help you figure out how best to afford college, including finding scholarships, comparing financial aid award offers and appealing these offers if needed. We will conduct practice interviews to make sure you’re as ready as can be when the time comes.
Finally, we will celebrate when you’re admitted and assist you in selecting the right place for your college career!
Test Prep Services are now here!
Top College Consultants is pleased to offer SAT and ACT prep services courtesy of Next Step Prep! Our team of expert tutors is trained in working with a variety of learning differences, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and autism.
Top College Consultants now offers academic coaching!
Academic coaching is personalized, 1-on-1 meetings with a trained academic coach who can help students develop skills in time management, organization, prioritizing, goal setting and outcome reflection. These are the skills that help keep you on track and poised for success.