The Best U College Admissions Consulting

At The Best U, we use our experience as former college admissions officers and high school counselors to support self-directed students and their families to take the guesswork out of the college admissions process and the cost of college. The Best U consists of a team of experienced college counselors that help students to achieve a more seamless college search and application process. Philosophy The Best U team uses their experience as university admissions counselor and high school college counselors to take the guesswork out of the college admissions process. This can be a challenging time for students and parents alike, but they can help alleviate the uncertainties that are created by the nuanced, and often mysterious, college admissions process. With insider’s knowledge and individualized attention, they make the process less about managing the stressful process and more about the student’s individual success. Our Services We provide strategic, hourly counseling support to self-d...

Colleges in the USA are looking for many things from applicants. It is not just about grades and test scores. We have designed an online course to walk through what colleges want to see from applicants. Course: How To Increase Your Chances of Getting Into the Colleges You Want $15.00 USD We provide strategies that have helped thousands of students apply and get into colleges. In this video course, learn the best way to stand out in the admissions process and you will discover… How colleges evaluate applications and what the key aspects of the decision-making process are Various admission and application strategies that have helped students apply to colleges The pieces of the process that you should be most focused on Important takeaways to improve your chances To sign up, please  click here .

During this webinar, you will learn about the following… What components of the application colleges focus on when reviewing applications The application review process- who reviews applications, what admissions committees look like, how decisions are made This webinar is geared towards high school 9th-11th graders Signup Now !

Families from the USA and All Over The World –  Sign up for a FREE 20-minute phone call or online video meeting now   so we can learn about your family’s college admissions needs and how we can provide support.

Lauren received her BA in International Development from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. She also received her Masters in Public Administration from Clark University. Lauren comes to The Best U as the Passion Project Specialist. Lauren has always loved helping people figure out the things they are most excited about and that give them the most energy. Currently, she is the Director of Summer Programs for a high performing public charter school. In that role, she works with students to explore their strengths, interests and to plan impactful and enriching summer program experiences. As the Passion Project Specialist, Lauren works with students to do the same – to envision and execute rewarding experiences that will help them discover more about themselves and what they are hoping for in college. Lauren loves allowing students to lead in this process and is there to support and augment their learning along the way. Aside from enjoying her work, Lauren loves spending time wi...

Navigating the financial aid landscape can be confusing and overwhelming. Here are some strategies to help you take advantage of the opportunities that are available. Research Institutional Funding: It isn’t too late to get funding from the schools. While many institutions award scholarships based on the admissions profile, there are also many that have separate supplementary applications for scholarships. These can be found through majors, financial aid offices, alumni associations, and other campus locations. Contact some of the schools on your list and ask how scholarships are awarded and if there are any other places on campus to look. Complete Financial Aid Applications: I recommend that families always complete the FAFSA and CSS profile every year no matter what. I suggest this for 2 main reasons: 1. You never know what will happen, financial challenges can happen and it is best to have the applications on file to best position you to receive financial aid. 2. Lots of schools req...

Day: Monday, March 8, 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time Cost: $15 USD During this webinar, you will learn about the following… What components of the application colleges focus on when reviewing applications The application review process- who reviews applications, what admissions committees look like, how decisions are made This webinar is geared towards high school 9th-11th graders. We will dedicate 45 to 60-minutes to this webinar. If you can’t make the event, we will send out a video recording after the webinar. Sign-up lasts up until 15 minutes prior to the event. Signup Now !