Ethan Ris & Associates College Admissions Counseling

Ethan was referred to us by another family at our school. First, he spoke extensively with both me and my daughter over the phone to discuss his process and how he works with families. He then had a long meeting with my daughter to find out her interests, passions and desires for both college and the future (to the best of her knowledge.) After reviewing her transcripts, test scores, he took the information from the interview and gave a report which outlined my daughter’s strengths, indicated ways we could make her application stronger and gave us 11 schools that he thought would be a match for her. We have now visited many schools — some from the list, some not. It has been amazing to me how much he «got» our daughter. The schools he recommended have been spot on. We now have a list of 5 schools all of which she would be delighted to attend and all of which came from his list. His top choice for her is also her top choice.
Ethan’s knowledge of schools is extensive. He could explain his reasoning about why he chose a school for my daughter and why he left certain schools off the list — always referring back to the things she had prioritized in the initial interview.
I was initially hesitant to hire anyone for this service but I am so grateful for the clarity we now have. My daughter is heading into the application process with confidence and, I think, even excitement.