The College Landscape

The college application and enrollment process is growing increasingly complex, competitive, and costly. As each student applies to more schools, admission becomes more selective. Nearly one third of students transfer to a different college, and fewer than 40% graduate in four years. Tuition costs are rising faster than inflation, so choosing the right college the first time is more important now than ever. New England Educational Partners is committed to supporting students through this process, and guiding families in their search to find the best match.

Applying to college is not an event, but a process that requires thoughtful planning throughout high school. Unfortunately, most students are not receiving crucial advising due to budgetary constraints in many school districts. Nationally, the current student-to-counselor ratio is 476:1. The average public school student receives 38 minutes of personal college counseling time over the course of four years. Most students and families will benefit from more support in the process and that's where an educational consultant can complement the work of guidance counselors by providing personalized attention outside of regular school hours.

“From our initial encounter and throughout the application process and deadlines, Martha was side by side with us. No question went unanswered, no phone call was ignored. Martha put us completely at ease, and the process was much less daunting for us because of her presence and help. Martha has the ability to help make everyone feel comfortable and confident at the same time.”
—Parents of Dylan, New York, NY

“Martha is a knowledgeable, organized, caring and compassionate counselor. She provided our son with good advice and guidance and always communicated with us in a very timely manner. We have complete confidence that she will give your family the attention and advice that will be beneficial to your student.”
—Parents of Nishan, New York, NY

"We cannot thank you enough for the kind, honest, and knowledgeable guidance you gave not only to our daughter but to our family. We will always appreciate your professionalism and how you went above and beyond to support her on her journey."
—Parents of Melissa, Bellingham, MA