Provided very insightful analysis of my personal statement. Would highly recommend for any high school student looking for thorough and elite feedback on writing or the college admission process in general.
Elite NYC College Admissions Consultant for Grades 8 to 12
CollegeCommit provides high-level guidance for families who expect direction and impact, not just advice.
As trusted New York college admissions consultants, we help high-achieving students gain admission to the Ivy League and Top 20 colleges through a strategy-first approach, expert insight, and hands-on personal attention.
1,500+
Students Advised
600+
Ivy League and Top 20 Admissions
700+
New York-Area Families
50+
New York-Area High Schools Represented
What Services Are Included in
NY College
Admissions Consulting
Families often ask what services are included. At CollegeCommit, we offer a high-engagement process tailored to each student’s needs.
Our core services include:
- 1-on-1 strategy sessions for each application cycle
- Weekly admissions planning calls
- Essay brainstorming and real-time editing
- Activity list reviews
- Interview prep with mock sessions
- Course selection and test prep planning
- Summer planning and deadline tracking
- Strategic planning and timeline development, tailored to each student’s course load, extracurriculars, and application goals
- In-depth application and essay review, including standardized testing strategy alongside essay coaching
This full-service model offers families consistent support throughout the entire college admissions process.
Real Reviews, Real Results
M gray
Thanks to Dan’s support, I applied and got accepted into NYU!! Currently, I am waiting to hear back from UT Austin. I will forever be grateful for his wonderful help! I recommend Dan to anyone that is needing guidance for college admissions guidance!
Jake Beater
Camila Gonzalez
I just started my freshman year at Northwestern (journalism) this fall, and I have Dan to thank for a big part of that. He’s a storytelling genius who helped me “crack” my own story and present it confidently in my apps. He also kept the whole college prep process from feeling overwhelming. It was surprisingly fun. Really, really grateful.
Miguel Alamilla
Lowkey the GOAT of college prep. Didn’t think I needed this much support but man was I wrong. Dan jumped in to support me super late in the process and turned my whole application around. Above all, a true mensch!
FamilyAbdullah Alhaidar
I don’t know who you are or where you’re from, but if you’re reading this, I want to share something.
Recently, a coach reviewed my personal statement and gave me some of the most meaningful feedback I’ve ever received. Sometimes, all it takes is one person who believes in you and reminds you to keep pushing forward.
New York's College Admissions Landscape
CollegeCommit is based in New York City, with a verified local presence, and works with families across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, and Long Island. We also support students nationwide and internationally. Wherever you’re located, our team delivers the same personalized strategy and hands-on support.
There’s no commute, no waiting room, and no scheduling around an office location; sessions happen via video conferencing, on a schedule built around your family’s calendar. For college prep, we work with students from 8th grade through senior year.
New York has one of the most competitive high school environments in the country. Families juggle a dense mix of specialized public schools (Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech), selective private schools (Trinity, Horace Mann, Riverdale Country School), and a wide talent pool applying to the same Ivy League and Top 20 programs each year. A 2024-25 review by the NYC Comptroller found that 53% of city schools do not meet the American School Counselor Association’s recommended ratio of one counselor for every 250 students, so some families look for more individual guidance.
We’ve worked with students from schools including Dalton, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Brearley, Collegiate, Friends Seminary, High School for Math, Science and Engineering at CCNY, Townsend Harris, Scarsdale High School, Rye Country Day, and Roslyn High School. Our work spans all five New York City boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island.
Meet Our Founder
A Welcome Message From Dan Godlin
I spent my twenties living two lives. By day I was in studios and on sets, writing songs and auditioning. By night I was helping students figure out who they were and what they wanted to build. Both worlds taught me the same lesson: talent is common, but a voice that feels genuinely yours is rare.
The students who stand out aren’t always the most accomplished. They’re the most themselves.
That idea shaped CollegeCommit. Long before senior year, we work with students on the harder questions: what excites them, what they’re building toward, and how it all fits together. It’s slower work than most college prep, but the applications are stronger for it, and so are the students.
- 1500+Students and families
- 14+Years of experience
- NYUPsychology graduate
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What College Admissions Consultants Do
Strategic Planning and Timeline Development
A college admissions consultant in NY helps families navigate a competitive college admissions process. This includes advising on course planning, extracurriculars, and applications.
Essay Coaching and Application Review
Consultants also assist with essay development, interviews, and standardized testing strategies. At CollegeCommit, our team creates a personalized roadmap tailored to each student’s goals.
Guidance from Former Admissions Officers
We go beyond typical college counseling services, managing each step of the college application process with precision and focus.
Are College Admissions Consultants Worth It?
Key Benefits Over School Counselors
Families aiming for top-tier outcomes see admissions consulting as a smart investment. The competition has intensified – even perfect grades aren’t enough at top colleges and universities.
Schools and Colleges We've Worked With
CollegeCommit works with high school students throughout the greater New York area who are aiming for Ivy League and Top 20 admission.
Our advisors have worked with applicants from high schools across Manhattan and New York City, including Trinity, Collegiate, Dalton, Horace Mann, Brearley, Stuyvesant, Spence, Regis, Riverdale Country School, Chapin, Bronx Science, Ethical Culture Fieldston, Friends Seminary, Nightingale-Bamford, Packer Collegiate, Brooklyn Technical, Poly Prep, Great Neck South, Lycée Français de New York, Browning, Marymount, Ramaz, Avenues, Berkeley Carroll, Grace Church, United Nations International School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory, LREI, Brooklyn Friends, Hewitt, Trevor Day, Calhoun, Dwight, and Rodeph Sholom.
In Westchester, we’ve advised students from Rye Country Day School, Hackley School, The Masters School, French-American School of New York, The Leffell School, Scarsdale High School, Rye High School, and New Rochelle High School.
And on Long Island, our work has included students from Roslyn High School, Jericho Senior High School, Syosset Senior High School, Manhasset Secondary School, Half Hollow Hills High School West, Friends Academy, The Stony Brook School, Portledge School, and The Knox School.
Working with a former admissions officer matters here specifically. They’ve read thousands of applications from these same New York high schools and know what each target school is actually looking for, insight a general advisor simply doesn’t have access to. A local advisor without that background hasn’t seen the process from the inside, and won’t carry the same read on how a given school evaluates its applicants.
We begin working with students as early as 8th grade and continue through senior year, building a strategic positioning plan around each student’s goals, timeline, and target schools.
Students we’ve advised from across the New York area have gone on to attend Columbia University, Cornell University, Barnard College, New York University, the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hamilton College, Vassar College, Colgate University, the University of Rochester, Skidmore College, Binghamton University (SUNY), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Stony Brook University (SUNY), Syracuse University, Fordham University, Union College, Bard College, Sarah Lawrence College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Yeshiva University, The New School, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Ithaca College, Purchase College (SUNY), Hofstra University, and Pace University.
Targeted Support, When You Need It Most
Not every family is ready for full-service consulting. These one-time sessions give you direct, expert feedback exactly where you need it, backed by CollegeCommit's 14+ years of admissions experience.
Common App Review
$900
One-time review
We audit your full Common App submission and hand back direct, actionable feedback on where it's strong and where it still needs work.
- Full review of your Personal Statement and Supplemental Essay(s) for one school
- Feedback to strengthen your Activities, Honors, and Additional Information sections
- A check for inconsistencies or weak spots across your entire application
- Guidance to reframe your experiences for your chosen school and program
- A detailed written report with specific notes and examples
- Turnaround: 4-7 Business Days
Essay Review (Personal Statement or 1 School)
$450
One-time review
A full review of your personal statement or supplemental essay(s) for one school, so the writing sounds like you and stands out from a stack of applications.
- Review of your Personal Statement or Supplemental Essay(s) for one School
- Line-by-line feedback on clarity, flow, and impact
- Feedback to sharpen your voice, leadership, and personal narrative
- Notes on avoiding clichés or obvious angles
- Guidance to align your essay(s) with the school's values
- Turnaround: 4-7 Business Days
Focus Session with Dan Godlin
$500
60-minute session
Meet 1:1 with Dan Godlin, founder of CollegeCommit, for a focused hour on whatever matters most right now – your essay(s), overall strategy, or application.
- One 60-minute 1:1 strategy session with Dan Godlin
- Direct guidance on your essay(s), overall strategy, or application
- Actionable next steps to strengthen your profile
- Straight answers to your toughest admissions questions
- A clear plan to move forward with confidence
Who Gains the Most from Private Advising
CollegeCommit gives families confidence. Our team has advised more than 1,500 students with focused, one-on-one guidance.
School counselors often support hundreds of students. If your family expects personalized support and real outcomes, the right college consultants are worth it.
Unlike many general advisors who offer broad advice, we provide a custom, end-to-end plan. While other firms rely on templates, CollegeCommit builds from each student’s authentic story and goals.
Our team includes former admissions officers, Ivy League graduates, and elite mentors with 14+ years of dedicated experience in the college admissions industry.
Hourly vs. Comprehensive Packages
Pricing varies by experience and scope. Some charge hourly; top firms like ours provide full-program options that reflect the depth and quality involved.
What Influences the Investment
CollegeCommit’s pricing matches the expertise of our team. We don’t use one-size-fits-all plans – our work is personalized for families pursuing the Ivy League and Top 20 institutions.
The return is not just in results, but also peace of mind. We offer a free consultation to explore your goals and fit.
What’s the Timeline for
College Admissions
Consulting?
A common question is, “When should we start?” Sooner is better – but it’s never too late to begin.
Our timeline typically looks like:
- Grade 8–10: Academic strategy, early extracurricular activity planning
- Grade 11: Application positioning, resume, and test prep
- Summer before Grade 12: Essay work, finalized college list, early app strategy
- Grade 12 (Fall): Final reviews, mock interviews, early submissions
- Grade 12 (Winter–Spring): Regular decision prep, appeals, final decisions
This roadmap keeps students on track and ready to apply confidently.
Typical Investment by Grade
The level of support generally increases as students approach application year. These figures reflect the average annual investment during each grade, not a required multiyear commitment. Because every student’s goals and needs are different, we recommend an initial package after the consultation and reassess the appropriate level of support as the student’s needs evolve.
8th grade
$5,000–$12,000
9th grade
(Freshman)
$8,000–$16,000
10th grade
(Sophomore)
$12,000–$22,000
11th grade
(Junior)
$18,000–$30,000
12th grade
(Senior)
$15,000–$28,000
Specialized programs & services: inquire for pricing.
For transfer or gap year student pricing, speak with your admissions expert during your upcoming consultation.
Investment may vary based on the scope of services – more complex needs can increase the cost, while simpler needs may lower it.
Early planning creates stronger outcomes – and our availability fills quickly. Secure your family’s spot and start building your student’s admissions edge today.
Why Choose a Top College Consultant in New York
Local Expertise vs. National Services
NYC students compete in a high-pressure academic environment. Families juggle AP courses, internships, and legacy expectations – often without clear direction.
What Elite Firms Do Differently
CollegeCommit brings structure. We help students select the right extracurricular activity, build leadership skills, and define their impact.
Trusted by High-Achieving Families
We understand what elite colleges look for in applicants. Our insight helps students stand out in a competitive pool.
Work with CollegeCommit: Built for Families Who Expect Results
CollegeCommit offers elite college admissions consulting, expert essay coaching, and top-tier tutoring and test prep.
Our experienced advisors guide students through every step – from academic support to college strategy – with clarity and care. We help ambitious students gain admission to top colleges through thoughtful, personalized mentorship.
Who We Serve and How We Deliver
We support high-achieving high school students in their pursuit of their dream school. Our approach is built around individual strengths, goals, and leadership.
Confidential, White-Glove, Start-to-Finish Support
What sets us apart:
- 14+ years as a top-tier college admissions consulting firm
- Advisors from the Ivy League and top admissions offices
- A discreet, 100% remote, high-trust experience
How We Position Students for Success
Here’s how we help students excel in the college admissions process:
- Define their most impactful extracurricular activity
- Connect academics to real-world outcomes
- Build strong personal essays
- Optimize testing and application strategy
Every step supports a clear, compelling admissions profile.
Schedule Your Private Consultation Today
We don’t offer general help, we offer insight, direction, and results. Our advisors work closely with your student to prepare, position, and apply with purpose, building a plan tailored to their goals and timeline.
Discover how our team helps students build strong applications and gain admission to competitive colleges and universities. Start your personalized admissions plan now.
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