College Admissions Consulting Services
Navigate the College Admissions Process with a Trusted College Admissions Consultant
MEET THE COLLEGE GURU™️
Hi! I’m Geanine Thompson — college admissions strategist, Dartmouth alumna, and Founder of The College Guru™️.
For 15 years, I’ve partnered with high- acheiving families through one of the most exciting and high-stakes seasons of their lives. My clients gain acceptance to Ivy League and Top 30 institutions, often with merit aid!
What sets me apart? Before founding this practice, I spent 20 years as a senior marketing executive at JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and US Trust. I understand positioning in a way most college advisors simply don’t. Every student has a compelling story — I make sure the right colleges see it clearly.
If you’re ready to give your child every possible advantage, schedule your Family Strategy Call.
My students have been accepted to competitive schools such as:
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?
My son doesn’t want to hear anything I have to say about applying to college
I attended a top school, but it’s so different now; I no longer know what colleges are looking for
My daughter attends a competitive high school, yet the counselor doesn’t have the bandwidth to give her personalized attention
I want my child to attend a good college although I didn’t, but I have no idea where to begin
It’s best for my relationship with my kid that I let an expert help manage this process so I can just focus on being a parent
Imagine seeing your child…
Gaining confidence during the college admissions process
Working on a personalized plan of proven strategies to manage coursework, choosing classes to improve college candidacy, and selecting best-fit activities
Creating a balanced college list of schools that match academic and social goals for the school environment best suited for your child’s needs
Writing stand out college essays that capture and hold the attention of the Admissions team
Receiving several offers of admissions from the schools of their choice!!!
Racing to post the fantastic news on Instagram and sharing with family, friends, and followers!!!
A LIMITED NUMBER OF FAMILIES WORK WITH ME EACH YEAR —
AND FOR GOOD REASON
This process deserves focused, personalized attention. If you’re ready to give your child a genuine advantage, I’d love to connect before the season gets away from you!
Admissions Branding
Every applicant has a story. We make sure yours is the one admissions officers remember.
Your College List
Create a balanced college list of likely, target, and reach schools, based on a college experience of your design.
Your College Essays
Your teen’s essays are their only chance to speak directly to the admissions committee. We make sure every word earns its place.
How to Begin
Start with a complimentary Family Strategy Call. We’ll assess where your student stands and map out exactly what needs to happen next.
GETTING STARTED
Location is not an obstacle.
I work remotely with students throughout the country.
What To Expect
Your child has a short window of time to master what is actually a complicated and competitive process.
My goals are to:
Minimize stress for students and parents
Help students identify their best-fit school choices
Educate you on what is required to be a successful applicant
Contrary to popular belief and mythology, perfect grades and test scores do not guarantee admission.
In a sea of stellar GPAs and perfect test scores, your child needs a way to stand out from the crowd — a cohesive, highly individualized brand story is what is required for your child.
Our initial work will involve uncovering your child’s unique superpowers(s) and brand story.
I will help your teen conceptualize and create a compelling, authentic narrative. As I know through my experience and proven results, your brand is the key to standing out during the admissions reviews and the foundation for stellar essays. Everything flows from your unique brand and how convincingly you present it to your target schools.
“Your Brand Story is the key to college admissions success.”
GEANINE THOMPSON | Founder THE COLLEGE GURU