BMC helps students gain admission to the colleges that are the best fit for them—not simply the schools perceived to be the “best.” Rankings never drive our work. Instead, we help students navigate and streamline the entire college application process: strategically developing their interests and a thoughtful resume, building a balanced college list, deciphering essay prompts, and writing stronger essays with less stress and more clarity.
We believe transparency matters. Our goal is to demystify the admissions process through honesty, expertise, and direct guidance so students can approach applications and decisions with confidence.
The students we work with come from a wide range of academic backgrounds, public and private schools, and pursue many different types of selective colleges and universities. What they share is motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to engage thoughtfully in the process. We serve as trusted partners throughout that journey.
While we work closely with both students and parents, the student must remain in the driver’s seat. We are always happy to speak one-on-one with parents to explain today’s admissions landscape and help fill gaps left by school counseling offices, but the majority of our work is directly with the student.
Determining Fit
Before reaching out for a consultation, we encourage families to think honestly about the type of support and partnership they are seeking. Families who tend to heavily manage a student’s academics, schedule, or extracurricular life may naturally feel inclined to take a similar role in the college process. While we understand that instinct, our model is built around student ownership and independence. In those cases, we may simply not be the right fit—and we are always happy to provide referrals to other excellent counselors and consultants.
We also do not advise families on leveraging personal connections with development offices, trustees, board members, donors, or similar channels in an attempt to gain an admissions advantage for their student. We do recognize the role legacy admissions can play and help students approach legacy schools strategically when appropriate. However, we cannot support a student for admission to colleges where they would not otherwise be a competitive applicant on their own merits.
Interested in working with us?
The first step is to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation call. This call is with a parent. A separate “fit call” is scheduled directly with the student if we decide to move forward after the initial consultation. Please fill out the contact form or email us to schedule a consult call.