Applying to college doesn’t have to be stressful
Dana helps students apply - get into - and thrive in college
Dana Ponsky guides students in college admissions by simplifying the process of choosing and getting into their top colleges and graduate programs.
Dana’s unique background in college and graduate school admissions counseling, career counseling, and student development services at both the high school and collegiate level, along with her entrepreneurial endeavors span over 20 years. Her experience and perspective provides high school students, college students, and families, based in the U.S. and abroad, with the tools and resources to learn not just what it takes to have a great application to get into college, but most importantly, what is needed to ensure long-term success in college and beyond.
DANA'S APPROACH TO COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Effective.
Dana prides herself on helping students apply and be accepted to some of the top national and international colleges and universities. She has also helped students be admitted to some of the top medical, law, MBA & graduate programs across the country.
Personal.
Dana values each person for who they are and what they hope to accomplish in their life. Whether in person or virtually, within the United States or abroad, Dana's expertise challenges and supports students to be the best version of themselves to have a positive high school, college, and admissions experience.
UNIQUE.
Dana's extensive knowledge about the thousands of college options coupled with her ability to utilize a student’s declared interests, character, personality, and short- and long-term goals enables her to help students create a college list and application that is personal, meaningful, and effective.
Simple.
Dana believes the college and graduate school admissions process does not have to be complicated. Through regular feedback, honest, and open communication, she guides and supports students to create applications that are streamlined and successful.
Creative.
Each student is unique and therefore, Dana's approach to serving students is to recognize and value their particular character, strengths, limitations, and goals. Dana's methodology includes creating a personalized approach and plan to ensure that each student will move forward in their academic, personal, and professional life in a way that makes them feel confident.
Stress-Free.
Dana helps student's apply and get accepted to the right school and does it in a way that limits stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Her goal is for all parents to sit back and watch her help their student apply and get accepted to college while improving their relationship. If this was a boat, the student is the captain, Dana is the first mate, and the family is enjoying the ride.
how DANA GUIDES STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN COLLEGE
Our College Counseling and Educational Planning services serve the needs of students as early as 9th grade through college graduation. Additionally, Dana supports the student’s family through the process as well.
Dana believes the college process should be collaborative and tailored to individual student and family needs. Combined with her extensive knowledge and experience in counseling, advising, project management, and work experience in the college setting, Dana knows what it takes to be accepted to and thrive in college and graduate school.
