Overview
Top College Admissions Consultants exists as a public resource to help those seeking insight into the college admissions consulting industry. The information contained on this site is designed to offer a comprehensive look at the leading college admissions counseling firms. By providing resources and rankings informed by objective market research, Top College Admissions Consultants helps families and students choose the best firm to guide them throughout the college application process. The provided rankings will be updated once every quarter based on an algorithmic approach.
Ranking Methodology
The ranking order for the Top 10 College Admissions Counseling companies is derived using an algorithm based on the following criteria:
Annual revenue
Number of students advised
Number of ancillary services or practice areas
Success ratio of students applied and admitted to the top 25 U.S. colleges and universities, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report
Client satisfaction
Social media presence
Executive thought leadership
Editorial Input
Paid sponsorship
The ranking order for the Top 10 College Admissions Counseling and Consulting firms list is derived using our proprietary algorithm. Through this algorithm, we weigh a number of crucial criteria, including success ratio and client satisfaction, along with editorial input. You can read more about this process on our Rankings page.
While we hope the rankings on this site will help guide you in deciding on the best college admissions consulting firm for you, we cannot guarantee the reliability of the data offered directly from the firms ranked on this list and recommend due diligence on behalf of prospective clients or employees.
We do accept paid sponsorships from credible industry partners pegged to web traffic and leads. We do not accept payment for specific rankings. We maintain all editorial independence, and we update this site frequently to ensure accurate, timely, and relevant information.
Eligibility
Organizations must meet the following criteria to qualify for the Top College Admissions Consultants list.
Reach
Maintain a global footprint, serving students on an international level
Experience
A minimum of five years experience in education and admissions counseling
Impact
Advised a minimum of 100 students in the previous three years