About Rose College Strategies
We Help High School Students Find the Right-Fit College
If you are looking for a college admissions counselor in Marin County, you probably want two things at the same time: a calm plan and real results. Rose College Strategies provides private, one-on-one college counseling for students and families who want clear direction, strong writing, and steady accountability from start to finish.
We work with academic students, student-athletes, artists, and neurodivergent and non-traditional learners. The goal is simple: help students build a best-fit college list, submit thoughtful applications, and stay on track without turning senior year into a daily argument at home.
Personalized One-on-One Guidance
Students receive individualized counseling tailored to their academic goals, strengths, interests, and long-term college aspirations.
Strategic Admissions Planning
We create clear strategies helping students build strong applications that stand out in competitive college admissions.
Helping Students Achieve College Dreams
Comprehensive College Admissions and Recruiting Services
College Admissions Counseling
Individualized advising to build a best-fit list, strengthen activities, improve writing, and complete applications strategically.
Student-Athletes
Student-athlete recruiting support including a division-fit strategy, coach communication, and a plan that keeps admissions requirements in view.
Coaches and Teams
Individualized advising to build a best-fit list, strengthen activities, improve writing, and complete applications strategically.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Scholarship application strategies, award letter support, scholarship strategy, and clear guidance around FAFSA and CSS Profile planning.
Essay and Application Strategy
Essay workshops and one-on-one essay coaching that help students find a topic, develop a real voice, and submit stronger writing.
A Private College Counselor Who Keeps Students on Track
Headquarted in Marin County, CA and serving students nationwide
Most families do not need more information. They need a reliable process and someone who knows what matters, what does not, and what comes next.
With Rose College Strategies, students get individualized guidance and a clear roadmap, including:
- Academic planning and four-year course strategy
- College research and a targeted, realistic school list
- Essay coaching and application strategy
- Deadline management with shared tracking
- Interview preparation and post-application support through decision day
Parents get clarity and communication. Students stay student-led, with guardrails.
Helping Students Achieve College Dreams
Schools Where Our Students Have Been Accepted
College Counseling
College Counseling With Support for Complex Paths
Some students have a straightforward academic profile. Others do not. We help both.
Rose College Strategies supports:
- Academic planning and four-year course strategy
- College research and a targeted, realistic school list
- Essay coaching and application strategy
- Deadline management with shared tracking
- Interview preparation and post-application support through decision day
What Families and Students Say
Real Success Stories from Students and Families
Rose College Strategies is based in Belvedere Tiburon and works with families across Marin County, Sonoma County, San Mateo County, and the Bay Area. Many clients come through word of mouth, siblings, and local school communities. Meetings can be in person or virtual, depending on what works best for your family.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Assistance
Scholarship programs play an important role in making higher education more accessible and affordable for students and families. At Rose College Strategies, we help students discover and apply for scholarships that align with their academic achievements, talents, leadership experiences, and career goals.
Affiliations & Partners
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Plenty of amazing information sessions this week coming out of the holiday weekend - links to these and more can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/3DD7Ps1
The school year might be coming to a close soon, but now is a great time to attend information sessions with some fantastic schools! Links to these events and more can be found on our website (Link in Bio)!