Let CollegeNext help you find the best possible school for you.

Finding the right college for YOU—academically, socially and financially— can be an overwhelming and huge decision. We are here for you for exactly that.

Meet Emily

Born and raised in Woodstock, our founder Emily has a special love for students of the Hudson Valley but our clients come from all over America. We counsel online and in person.

After 12 years academic advising at New York University and the birth of her second child, Emily decided to switch her focus slightly to college counseling for high school students. She studied for 2 years and was certified through a program at UCLA. She has since started as an Independent Education Consultant (IEC) aka a private college counselor.

Her passion is finding the right match for your student through talking to them, getting to know them, asking questions, and finding out about their interests and academic background.

CollegeNext gets to know students to help them find the spaces and places where they will be comfortable and able to thrive through regular meetings, self reflection and planning college tours.

We can help with whatever you need in your journey applying to and getting into college. We are all about finding the right match for you by creating a balanced list of colleges — likely, target and reach — all of which you’d be happy to end up at.​

Meetings can take place virtually or in person. We communicate regularly to check in on your progress, make sure you are meeting deadlines and talk it all out as you go. We can answer questions and offer information over email or phone during the entire admissions process.

From filling out your application to proofreading your essay to making your final choice, CollegeNext will be by your side, professional, experienced and warm.

  • Over 15 years experience in higher education

  • UCLA Certified

    College Counseling certificate completed as well as over 100 hours

  • Passionate and thougtful counselors

    We love what we do!

What Clients are Saying

"Emily really took the time to get to know our child and helped us form a balanced college list that we were really happy with. She communicates well and cares about her families and students"

"We have been so happy with CollegeNext. Emily is always easy to reach, has the information and perspective we need and answers all our questions as they come up—and there are a lot!"

Get in Touch!

Schedule an introductory session with CollegeNext to see if we’re a good match for you in the process!