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Win the college admissions game.

Our complete college admissions consulting process gives your teenager the competitive edge they need to rise to the occasion and stand out from the crowd.

FIND THE BEST SCHOOLS FOR YOUR STUDENT’S GOALS.

KNOW WHAT EACH SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR.

CONQUER THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Everything your student needs to win is here.

First Ascent’s 12-month process provides one of the most comprehensive college admissions consulting services in New England. We provide everything your student needs for a successful first ascent into a new stage of life.

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College Admissions Consulting

Standardized Test Prep Coaching

This is a challenge unlike anything your family has faced before.

Here, in one of the most high-stakes moments of your teenager’s life, both of you face a mountain of unknowns about how this game works.

• What are schools looking for today?
• What are the best-fit schools for your teen’s future goals?
• For that matter, what are their future goals?
• What makes one essay stand out from another?

Father and son confused by college admission process.

Take back control and play the college admissions game on your terms.

Give your child the knowledge they need to compete for their top schools.
Our boutique agency guides them every step of the way by providing:

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Unparalleled Experience

We use 20 years of experience and our vast industry network to track what schools are looking for today.

A Proven Process

We break the testing and admissions journey into achievable steps that help 98% of clients win admission into one of their top 3 schools.

Genuine Care

We build close relationships with students and create a safe space to share their concerns and feel heard.

We know how stressful the college admissions process can be for your family.

That’s why we show your student how to tackle the mountain of work involved one step at a time. To date, we’ve helped more than 400 students gain admission into more than 180 different schools.

Christine Crowell

College Admissions Consulting

  • 20 Years of Experience
  • Completed Independent Educational Consultant Program with Distinction, University of California-Irvine
  • Associate Member, IECA
  • Experienced YouScience™ Consultant

Kevin Crowell

Standardized Test Prep

  • 17 Years of Experience
  • Trained at Kaplan Test Prep
  • Certified by The Association of Test Prep, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT)
  • Helps students develop an individualized testing strategy

Hear from Our Families

Our clients become like family, and one of our greatest joys is getting updates from students as they continue to flourish and grow.

12 Months of Comprehensive College Admissions Support

  • YouScience™ Career & Major Discovery
  • Comprehensive College List Creation
  • Academic Resume Creation
  • Standardized Test Prep
  • Common Application Essay Support
  • Supplemental Essay Support
  • End-to-End Application Review
  • College Interview Prep
  • And Much More
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Here are your first steps.

To ensure students receive strong, individualized attention,
our agency accepts a limited number of clients each year.

1. Family Consultation

Both you and your teenager meet with us to ask questions and make sure our services are a good fit for everyone involved.

2. Proposal Review

After our initial meeting, we send you our recommendation for the package of services best suited to your student's needs.

3. A Successful Ascent

For the next 12 months, we guide your student through every step needed to choose their ideal schools, test well, and rise above other applicants.

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Your 12-Month Strategy for Mastering the College Admissions Process

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We treat your child as if they were our own.

The college admissions game is unlike any challenge you or your teenager have faced before. We guide students through the entire journey from test prep through the application process so they can rise to the occasion and stand out from the crowd.
Download our Free Guide:

Your 12-Month Strategy for Mastering the College Admissions Process

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