Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students as they embark on one of the most important journeys of their lives? College admissions advising offers you the chance to combine your skills in education, advising and planning to guide students toward their dream schools.

Why choose college admissions advising?

  • Meaningful work: Help students unlock their potential and navigate the complexities of college applications.
  • Flexibility: Work independently or join a thriving admissions consulting team.
  • Professional growth: Develop expertise in admissions and financial aid trends, essay coaching and strategic planning.

Programs to Fit Your Goals

I am interested in becoming a college admissions adviser or consultant.

The Professional Program in College Admissions Consulting provides best practices in order to join or start your own independent educational consultant business. The field welcomes people from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, particularly teachers, administrators, parents and current independent educational consultants.

You will learn:

  • admissions requirements for public, private, local, national and international institutions
  • financial aid options, planning and affordability
  • techniques to advise special populations
  • self-appraisal instruments and interpretation
  • planning for college admissions tests, essays and recommendation letters
  • uses of technology in college planning
  • skills to provide in-depth knowledge to help students transition from high school to college
  • financial aid and affordability
  • understand the business fundamentals of how to build your own independent educational consultancy business
  • business fundamentals of how to build your own independent educational consultancy business
  • practical experience in the field with students who are currently applying for college

Get more details about the Professional Program in College Admissions Consulting.

I am currently working in the education sector.

The Professional Program in College Admissions Advising in Schools provides a foundational knowledge of college admissions advising. This program is designed for current teachers, school administrators or school counselors who would like to gain knowledge about the college admissions advising process.

You will learn:

  • admissions requirements for public, private, local, national and international institutions
  • financial aid options and planning
  • techniques to advise special populations
  • self-appraisal instruments and interpretation
  • planning for college admissions tests, essays and recommendation letters
  • uses of technology in college planning

Get more details about the Professional Program in College Admissions Advising in Schools.

Programs

Our program curricula are designed to teach theory and practical skills to enable you to change careers or advance in your current position. Classes are offered in classroom and multiple online formats to meet the needs of working professionals. Most programs can be started at any time.

Our program curricula are designed to teach theory and practical skills to enable you to change careers or advance in your current position. Classes are offered in classroom and multiple online formats to meet the needs of working professionals.

Courses

Offered in a variety of subject areas, classes give you the flexibility to gain a high-quality education and earn credits on your schedule. Choose from multiple formats to meet your needs. Enroll in just the course or courses that interest you—no application necessary.

Offered in a variety of subject areas, classes give you the flexibility to gain a high-quality education and earn credits on your schedule. Choose from multiple formats to meet your needs.

Full-Time Programs

Join a cohort of students for an in-person, semester-based, collaborative program. Learn from industry experts from the Bay Area and Silicon Valley in a 15-week semester.

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