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Turn the College Admissions Process Into Meaningful Opportunity | NJ

Turn the Admissions Process Into Meaningful Opportunity

Guide your child in the self-discovery that leads to purpose, direction, and intention, positioning them for meaningful growth and opportunity beyond the familiar.

Turn College Admissions Stress Into Success

Eliminate the overwhelm of the college admissions process with a personalized plan and a selection of schools where your child can thrive.

Enjoy Comprehensive Academic Guidance Throughout High School

From course selection to extracurricular activities, Collegemind provides guidance throughout high school, helping your child stand out among college admissions officers.

Engage in Personalized College Selection and Application Strategies

Your child will receive tailored guidance that focuses on their unique strengths and needs, fostering personal growth that will lead to success in college and beyond.

Collaborate With a Dedicated Partner By Your Side

Collegemind works collaboratively with your child to uncover their hopes and dreams for the future, ensuring every detail is handled with care, expertise, and an individualized approach.

Identify a Clear Path and Take Productive Action

Let Collegemind inspire positive, productive action, helping your student identify a clear path and meet milestones and deadlines with efficiency, readiness and calm.

Finding Your Path to College:
Personalized Guidance for a Supportive and Meaningful Journey

We're with you every step of the way.

Eliminate College Admissions Overwhelm with Collegeminds Expert Guidance

Expert College Selection and Application Guidance near NJ

Kristen Tarantola, Founder of Collegemind Counseling, alleviates the stress surrounding college admissions. She helps your student build a unique profile and craft a compelling narrative in their applications and essays. This focus aligns them with schools where they will thrive and showcases their self-knowledge to college admissions directors.

Dedicated Support That High School Counselors Can't Provide

Dedicated College Selection Support That NJ High School Counselors Can't Provide

As a former school counselor in several New Jersey high schools, Kristen has seen firsthand that high school counselors are weighed down with diverse responsibilities, supporting 100s of students, leaving little time for personalized guidance. This is where her role as a college advisor begins. She collaborates with students to develop a detailed 4-year plan that culminates in admission to schools where they will flourish.

Transform the College Application Process Into an Enriching Experience

As an empathetic and supportive partner, Kristen turns the college application process into a fulfilling journey. Using a customized approach, she empowers your child to develop confidence and makes the high school years fulfilling as well as a transformative catalyst for success in college and beyond.

College — Perhaps the Biggest Investment You make in your Child

The intense competition and anxiety of gaining acceptance into a dream college can feel overwhelming for parents — especially because college is likely the biggest investment you will make in your child. This is where Collegemind Counseling comes in. Kristen Tarantola is a dedicated college advisor and guide with over 25 years of collective experience. Kristen has a broad understanding of occupational roles and the fundamental knowledge and skills required for various career paths, gained through her early professional experience in Human Resources with a focus on employee relations and college recruiting in the Petroleum, Financial Services, Management Consulting, and Pharmaceutical sectors.