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We are an expert counseling firm dedicated to providing customized college and educational advice to students and their families. When you’re ready, we are here to help you tell your unique story in the most effective way.

ABOUT TANYA

Tanya is a focused, results-oriented college admission and educational counselor. She uses her counseling expertise to benefit students of varying backgrounds and needs. Her high-level experience in communications, public relations, project management, and advocacy makes her particularly effective in helping students and their families attain their goals in education and college admissions.

As a parent, Tanya is intimately familiar with the challenges of the college application/educational program application process for both students and their families. She offers a calming, knowledgeable, and thorough approach that serves as an antidote to the inherent stress these processes create.

TESTIMONIALS

Jackie O.

Parent of a son, Irvington HS (NY), Class of 2025, attending the University of California – Berkeley, Class of 2029

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Tanya for two of our sons so far, and we’ll absolutely be reaching out again when it’s time for our third to begin the college application process. Tanya meets each student where they are, adapting her approach to match their unique personalities, working styles, and motivations.

While the overall process was similar, Tanya tailored her guidance to help each of our sons stay focused, organized, and engaged in a way that worked best for them. The resume she helps students create is one of the most valuable tools they walk away with, and it continues to serve them well as they pursue internships and other opportunities.

Tanya dedicates thoughtful, in-person time with her students, and it’s clear how much she genuinely cares about their success. We’re deeply grateful for her support and can’t recommend her highly enough.”

Gabriela G.

Parent of a daughter, Irvington HS (NY), Class of 2025, attending Boston College (biology, varsity fencing team), Class of 2029

“After years of dread anticipating the college application process, I can honestly say that working with Tanya was the best decision we made for our child and for our sanity as parents.

What began as a professional relationship quickly evolved into something more. Tanya didn’t just guide our daughter through applications, essays and deadlines. She became part of our family. She was a steady, reassuring presence through every stressful moment, every wave of self-doubt, and every unexpected hurdle.

With the patience of a saint, she managed to keep our child focused and motivated while also giving us - the parents - peace of mind. Thanks to her dedication and sharp insight, the results were beyond what we hoped for.

But more than that, she made a deeply stressful time feel manageable. She did not just guide us, she rescued us.

We are forever grateful for her patience and wisdom and the heart she brought to the journey.”

Hudson H.

Irvington HS (NY) Class of 2025, Boston University, Class of 2029 (computer engineering)

“I was really stressed at the beginning of college admissions. I was unsure about how to complete the many and many different things for each school, especially my essay and supplementals. Not only did Tanya help me with all of that, but she walked me through completing anything I struggled with on all of my applications. Although I applied to a lot of schools, she continued to help me through every step of the way. I am so grateful for her help, and incredibly excited to begin my next journey at Boston University.”

Mohun D.

Irvington HS, (NY) Class of 2025, College of William & Mary, Class of 2029 (government/international relations)

“Through the entire college application process, from starting preliminary searches into potential universities to submitting my college applications, Ms. Hunt provided valuable assistance, as it was very overwhelming and confusing to me at times. Her knowledge of the academic and non-academic sides to applying to college was extremely valuable during the journey because it helped bolster my application to its best quality possible, highlighting my strengths. Additionally, she was always available and receptive whenever I had questions about anything on my college application, from the content of my personal statement to how to fill out a particular part of the Common Application. I greatly credit Ms. Hunt for her help with the application that got me into the college I’ll be attending this fall.”

WHY WORK WITH US

  • Customized, individual assistance in all aspects of the college/school admissions process
  • Hands-on, collaborative approach with an emphasis on getting to know students and families well
  • Expert, compassionate guidance throughout the college/school admissions process
  • Proven track record working with students with a wide variety of academic, extracurricular, and personal profiles
  • Strong recognized credentials and affiliations: Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC); New York State Association of College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC); certification with distinction in college counseling, UCLA.