College Counseling & College Support
Guidance from experienced university professors, advisors, and deans
Lantern College Counseling provides expert guidance across the full arc of the college journey — from high school admissions strategy through college success and, when necessary, academic crisis recovery. Led by a former admissions officer, professor, and university dean, our work is grounded in institutional insight, ethical practice, and firsthand experience with how colleges evaluate, support, and guide students throughout their academic careers. Families turn to us at pivotal moments: applying to selective institutions, navigating the transition to independence, and addressing academic disruption.
Our work falls into three primary areas:
College Admissions Counseling
Strategic, individualized admissions counseling for students applying to college. We help students develop and position their academic and extracurricular strengths, build thoughtful college lists, craft authentic essays, and navigate admissions processes with clarity and integrity. Our Deep-Fit™ admissions approach is informed by decades of experience in admissions decision-making, academic leadership, and the realities of college student development.
College Success Coaching
Structured, dean-informed support for students transitioning to or already enrolled in college. We build trusting, individualized relationships and provide guidance to help students gain — or regain — momentum, strengthen academic direction, develop executive function and self-advocacy skills, and chart a purposeful path through college and beyond. Our work is grounded in firsthand experience with the academic, social, and developmental challenges students face once they arrive on campus.
College Crisis Support
Focused, expert support for families navigating academic probation, dismissal, required withdrawal, leave of absence, Code of Conduct matters, or other serious academic disruptions. With decades of experience as university deans, we understand how academic standing and review processes function — and how to navigate them effectively. We provide institutional insight, case review, and strategic recovery guidance to help students regain stability, direction, and forward momentum. When college doesn’t go as planned, we provide steady, informed counsel precisely when you need it most.
Not sure which service best fits your situation? We’re happy to help you determine the right next step.