Lighting the path for students to find the best fit for a bright future.

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What We Offer

Expert college consulting led by a PhD in Higher Education Administration, specializing in finding the right fit for all students, including those with learning differences, mental health considerations, & nontraditional pathways

Why Hire Guiding Light College Consulting?

100% of our students have successfully persisted through their first year of higher education.

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Guiding Light Students have been accepted to:

Boston University

George Washington University

WPI

Pratt School of Design

UMass Boston

Colgate University

College of the Holy Cross

Sacred Heart University

UMass Lowell

University of Rhode Island

Fitchburg State University

University of North Carolina

Guilford College

UNC Charlotte

Middlesex Community College

Lynn University

Bridgewater State University

Savannah College of Art and Design

American University

Johnson and Wales University

University of Vermont

UMass Amherst

Syracuse University

LeMoyne College

Bentley University

Babson College

St. Michael’s College

University of Connecticut

University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

Marist College

SUNY Albany

University of Buffalo

Drexel University

Bryant College

Salve Regina University

Merrimack University

Suffolk University

Wheaton College

Providence College

Brandeis University

Clark University

Connecticut College

Simmons College

Endicott College

Fairfield University

University of Delaware

Roger Williams University

Saint Joseph’s University

Saint John’s University

Elon University

High Point University

University of Arizona

University of Alabama

Rutgers University

University of Maryland

Rochester Institute of Technology

Ithaca College

Springfield College

Maryland Institute College of Art

School of theArt Institute of Chicago

Wofford College

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

UNC Ashville

Clarkson University

Catholic University

Emerson College

Northeastern University

UMASS Dartmouth

Lesley University

Westfield State University

Rhode Island College

School of the Museum of Fine Arts

School of Visual Arts

Moore College of Art and Design

Dean College

Bentley University

Bunker Hill Community College

Curry College

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Assumption University

Framingham State University

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Regis College

Champlain University

Boston University George Washington University WPI Pratt School of Design UMass Boston Colgate University College of the Holy Cross Sacred Heart University UMass Lowell University of Rhode Island Fitchburg State University University of North Carolina Guilford College UNC Charlotte Middlesex Community College Lynn University Bridgewater State University Savannah College of Art and Design American University Johnson and Wales University University of Vermont UMass Amherst Syracuse University LeMoyne College Bentley University Babson College St. Michael’s College University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire Marist College SUNY Albany University of Buffalo Drexel University Bryant College Salve Regina University Merrimack University Suffolk University Wheaton College Providence College Brandeis University Clark University Connecticut College Simmons College Endicott College Fairfield University University of Delaware Roger Williams University Saint Joseph’s University Saint John’s University Elon University High Point University University of Arizona University of Alabama Rutgers University University of Maryland Rochester Institute of Technology Ithaca College Springfield College Maryland Institute College of Art School of theArt Institute of Chicago Wofford College Massachusetts College of Art and Design UNC Ashville Clarkson University Catholic University Emerson College Northeastern University UMASS Dartmouth Lesley University Westfield State University Rhode Island College School of the Museum of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts Moore College of Art and Design Dean College Bentley University Bunker Hill Community College Curry College Wentworth Institute of Technology Assumption University Framingham State University Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Regis College Champlain University

Academic Strategy

Leveraging a PhD-level understanding of institutional admissions and administration to help your student build a list where they will thrive.

Counseling-Led Approach

Navigating the emotional stress of the process with a Master’s in Counseling, in addition to the PhD in Higher Education.

The Success Anchor

Proactive support through "Summer Melt"” and the first semester to ensure a successful long-term transition.

When you work with Guiding Light, you work directly with me. I don’t pass my students off to junior associates or essay readers. You are hiring my 20+ years of institutional knowledge and counseling expertise for every step of the journey.

My mission is to ensure that your investment isn't just about getting in, but about finishing strong. At Guiding Light College Consulting, I leverage my background in counseling and higher education administration to ensure your student both gets accepted to college and thrives once they arrive. That is why I have created the “Freshman Success” Package. Supporting students through their first semester significantly reduce the risk of the “Freshman Slump” or the “Summer Melt.”

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“As a parent, the entire college application process seemed daunting and we were afraid we would miss something. We wanted to reduce the stress on us and our child, and working with Clare did exactly that. Her expertise completely took the weight off our shoulders, helped prioritize tasks, and kept everything organized. Clare turned a stressful process into a smooth, successful journey! We are so happy we partnered with Clare!”

- Parent of a Guiding Light Student

“Clare made applying to college easy. Throughout the whole process I felt supported both personally and professionally. Having someone like Clare with years of experience made it as stress free as possible, and increased my confidence in my applications. Clare strives to make connections with each of her clients, and it shows in every step.”

- Guiding Light Student Alum

I chose the name “Guiding Light” because I believe the transition to college is one of the most significant shifts a young person will ever make. My goal is to provide the steady, expert guidance needed to navigate the fog of administrative hurdles and emotional transitions, ensuring every student finds their way to a successful finish line.

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