Helping students identify and apply to colleges where they will thrive.
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Empowering students to find their best-match colleges and degrees.

Helping parents save time, reduce stress, and evaluate options.

The world of college admissions is ever-changing and unpredictable. With nearly 4,000 colleges in the United States and the media frenzy surrounding college admissions, it’s no wonder many families find the college search and application process overwhelming.

Believe it or not, exploring and applying to colleges can be a productive and enjoyable process through which students learn about themselves, their goals, and colleges well-suited to their academic and social interests. As an independent educational consultant (IEC), Maria Nissi partners with parents and students to provide personalized support throughout the process.

Maria coaches students to:

  • recognize their strengths and explore relevant degrees and careers

  • discover and define their goals for higher education

  • identify good-fit colleges where they are likely to thrive

  • produce applications and essays they are proud to submit

Maria helps parents:

  • save time and reduce stress

  • evaluate options, including location, curriculum, college culture, resources, and cost

  • maintain peace of mind that their children are making carefully weighed decisions about the future.

“Maria was able to provide calm, clarity, and positivity when we were in the craziness of my daughter’s multi-step process. My daughter (and I too when on a session) always came away from conversations feeling buoyed and realistically positive, ready to face the next steps.... Maria’s approach and demeanor helped diffuse so much stress and anxiety.”
— Karen H.