Why CollegeGroove?

CollegeGroove is an intentionally small practice that offers a customized approach instead of a rigid one-size-fits-all methodology. Each client receives personalized service and abundant attention. Teens learn to amplify their unique voices, clearly communicating their personality and essence to admissions officers. The final product is a polished yet authentic application that gives them the best possible chance of admission. When roughly 80% of applicants to highly selective colleges meet or exceed academic expectations, success often comes down to how effectively a student’s application communicates their personal attributes and accomplishments.

Unlike many other college counseling practices, CollegeGroove welcomes parent involvement, provided that the student is willing to be an active participant. At heart, college admissions is a student-centered endeavor, and your teen must take ownership of the process.

College is a considerable investment of your family’s resources—it’s the biggest purchase most families will make, aside from a house. With the total cost of attendance at some private colleges reaching nearly $100,000 per year, many students inadvertently apply to schools that their families cannot reasonably afford, leading to potential disappointment. CollegeGroove guides students toward schools that provide an ideal academic, social, and financial fit. A well-thought-out college decision will allow your family to avoid the significant costs associated with transferring schools later on.

Lauren has extensive firsthand knowledge of colleges around the country and spends much of her time touring schools, meeting with admissions officers, and talking with current students. This allows for a more nuanced understanding of a college’s culture than can be gleaned from its website or marketing materials. Lauren regularly attends conferences and pursues continuing education opportunities to stay abreast of the latest trends in an industry that is always evolving.

Find out how working with CollegeGroove can optimize your child’s college application process. CollegeGroove helps students (virtually and in person) in the Triangle and throughout the U.S.