Private College Counseling in the Triangle and Beyond

Find Your Admissions Groove

Applying to college can feel overwhelming. CollegeGroove provides expert, personalized guidance, allowing students and families to approach the process with greater clarity and confidence.

From building a balanced college list to crafting strong applications and essays, students receive thoughtful support at every step, helping them make informed decisions and find schools where they can thrive.

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How CollegeGroove Helps

Plan

Build a strong foundation and college strategy

Course planning
Testing strategy
College research

Apply

Navigate the application process

Application management
Essay coaching
Interview prep

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Decide

Evaluate options and make a confident choice

Financial aid support
Final decision
College transition

A Personal Approach

Every student approaches college admissions with different goals, priorities and concerns. At CollegeGroove, students aren’t handed off to a rotating team or guided through a one-size-fits-all program. They work directly with Lauren, who gets to know them and provides guidance tailored to their individual needs.

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Did You Know?

  • College counselor meeting with a student at a table, engaged in conversation inside a bright room with large windows.

    The average public school guidance-counselor-to-student ratio is more than 400:1.

  • Close-up of a traditional stone college building with gothic windows, ivy vine, green bushes, and ornate stonework around a wooden door.

    A college's supplementary essays often carry more weight than the personal statement.

  • Close-up of multiple-choice test answer sheets, with a white pencil resting on them.

    Even in today’s ‘test-optional’ landscape, submitting competitive scores is always to a student’s benefit.

  • Statue of Lady Justice holding scales with one arm, blindfolded, made of metal, with a neutral background.

    Even "need blind" colleges consider family assets when selecting students from the waitlist.

  • Young student with black hair, wearing headphones and a black t-shirt, sitting at a table and looking intently at an open MacBook in a modern indoor space.

    Over 1/3 of college students transfer schools at least once, adding to the time and cost required to get their degree.

What Families Are Saying

“What can be an extremely stressful experience became manageable for my daughter. Lauren is truly worth the investment, and I highly recommend her to any family navigating the college admissions journey.”
— Andrea J., Parent
“[Lauren] laid out a clear plan for me to follow without limiting my own ambition, helped me to bring my life to words on paper, and was super supportive throughout my entire application process. I feel I owe my admission into college in part to her expert guidance during the essay process. ”
— Bryce J., Student
“Knowing our son was in the right hands was honestly worth every dollar we paid. We were able to maintain peace in our house and enjoy his senior year. And he is so excited about his college choice!”
— Brian N., Parent

Ready to Groove?

Book a free 20-minute consultation to learn how CollegeGroove can support your student’s admissions journey. Services are provided both virtually and in-person across the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area and beyond.

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