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Through personalized educational guidance and specialized support, we help students understand their strengths, make intentional choices, and confidently navigate high school, college admissions, and the transition to college.
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Why Work With Us?
At Holistic College Counseling, we believe the best guidance begins with truly knowing the student. We take the time to understand each student's strengths, interests, goals, challenges, and individual learning needs before determining the best path forward.
Our collaborative team brings expertise across high school planning, college admissions, academic and learning support, executive functioning, student-athlete recruiting, test preparation, and the transition to college. Families have one trusted place to turn, with access to specialized support when,and if,it is needed.
Just as importantly, we don't believe the process should be driven by pressure or a checklist of what a student should be doing. We help students make thoughtful, intentional choices, take greater ownership of their path, and recognize the strengths they already bring to the table.
The result is a process that feels more manageable for families and more meaningful for students; built around clarity, confidence, and finding the path that is right for them.
TESTIMONIALS
What Past Students & Parents Are Saying...
Sarah Hope, BU
"I was so fortunate to have Heather as my academic advisor while I was a student-athlete at Boston University. She cared so much about me and my growth as a student and as a person that I can genuinely say that relationships like these were the reason I had such an incredible college experience. Heather truly has the perfect blend of caring for each students' individual needs as well as honesty which I believe is critical for college student success."
Class of 2026
"I always left meetings feeling less stressed and more confident. Heather broke the process into manageable steps and helped me stay organized without feeling overwhelmed."
Jenn, Parent of Graduate
"Heather was instrumental in helping my son, Matthew, make a thoughtful decision between two very different colleges. Matthew was able to discuss the reasons he wanted to attend each school, and Heather was able to guide him with what his priorities were in a school. I am incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend Heather to a family navigating this process."
Jonathan, Parent of Student
We are incredibly grateful for Heather's guidance in helping our daughter, Emily, with her college essay. Emily came home from her session with Heather not only excited about her essay topic but also with a clear plan in place. Heather's expertise and supportive approach took away all the stress and anxiety Emily had been feeling about the essay. We couldn't be happier with the positive impact Heather has had on Emily's college application process. Thank you, Heather, for making this journey so much smoother for our family!
Boston University Student
“Having someone enthusiastically take interest in me. Heather is great. :) Sad I didn’t get to be her advisee longer.”
Boston University Student
“Heather was very helpful and approachable. I never had such a helpful resource who was able to guide me through my experience in education.”
![College rankings are only part of the story.
Here’s what I want you to look at instead:
The Common Data Set - Section C7
Here’s how to find it:
1. Search Google
Type: [College Name] Common Data Set
2. Look for the college’s official website
Choose the result from the college/university itself rather than a third-party site.
3. Search the site for “Common Data Set”
It may be listed under Institutional Research, Data & Reporting, or Facts & Figures.
4. Open the most recent Common Data Set
Look for the current admissions cycle/year.
5. Start exploring the sections especially Section C7
Pay special attention to things like admissions data, testing, academic profile, and financial aid.
Save this for your college research. 📌
Because the best college list isn’t built on rankings alone—it’s built on fit, facts, and context.
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