Trusted Educational Consultant for College Admissions Success

When students connect the dots on their college application, something remarkable happens: They become genuinely compelling candidates, not because they checked more boxes, but because they finally understand their story.

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About Sydney

Personalized College Admissions Guidance Rooted in Your Story

I’m Sydney, founder of Friedman College Consulting, an independent educational consulting practice supporting students across the US.

As a professional educational consultant, I guide high school students through the college admissions process with clarity, structure, and confidence. With personalized advising and thoughtful one-on-one support, my goal is to help students make informed, authentic decisions about their futures.

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A personalized method of college advising. Focused on what makes you, you.

Students today face an overwhelming, ever-changing college admissions landscape. My role is to provide the structure, support, and strategy needed to make each step manageable, and meaningful.

  • Personalized planning

  • Stress-reducing structure

  • Clear direction at every step

  • Honest feedback and expert insight

  • Application support grounded in integrity

"My coach has been great! Even if I don’t reach out first it’s like she knows when I need her! She’s very transparent and very good with her critiquing." - Faith '25

"I would like to thank you for the multiple revisions and time you spent dedicated to my supplementals and admission process overall" - Brisia '25

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My Services

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My Services

A path to positive outcomes

Whether comprehensive or a la carte services, my program is designed to help you through any phase of the college application process. If you are thinking about applying to college, the best time to chat is now.

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Why Sydney is different

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Why Sydney is different

There is no "hack"

College admissions isn’t a game to be won, it’s a process to be understood.

My approach blends strategy, honesty, and personalization, helping students build applications rooted in clarity, integrity, and self-awareness.

Customized Approach

Each student has a college search and application process designed specifically for them, fostering a better fit with their academic and personal aspirations.

Procrastination Prevention

Consistent support and guidance to help students stay on track, break down tasks into manageable steps, and develop a sense of accountability throughout the process.

Commitment to Integrity

Guiding students to find schools that align with their strengths and interests, rather than promising a specific result.

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Get started

A Conversation About Your Student’s Goals

Start with a free video consultation for your family.

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Get started

A Conversation About Your Student’s Goals

Start with a free video consultation for your family

info@friedmancollegeconsulting.com

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Get started

A Conversation About Your Student’s Goals

Start with a free video consultation for your family.

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Testimonials

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Testimonials

Real words from real STUDENTS & PARENTS

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"An Amazing Team"

I am also trying to impress upon her that I think it is amazing she is in the pool of applicants that they want to keep for further evaluation, and that whether she gets in or not that she should be proud to be considered. Thank you so much for working with her. You both have been an amazing team and I so appreciate you guiding her, and therefore us, through this process.

Kezia G.

Parent of Class of 2026

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"She Knows Exactly When I Need Her"

My coach has been great! Even if I don’t reach out first it’s like she knows when I need her! She’s very transparent and very good with her critiquing.

Faith N.

Class of 2025, UT Austin

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"Thank you "

I would like to thank you for the multiple revisions and time you spent dedicated to my supplementals and admission process overall

Brisia

Class of 2025, Rice University

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"An Amazing Team"

I am also trying to impress upon her that I think it is amazing she is in the pool of applicants that they want to keep for further evaluation, and that whether she gets in or not that she should be proud to be considered. Thank you so much for working with her. You both have been an amazing team and I so appreciate you guiding her, and therefore us, through this process.

Kezia G.

Parent of Class of 2026

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"She Knows Exactly When I Need Her"

My coach has been great! Even if I don’t reach out first it’s like she knows when I need her! She’s very transparent and very good with her critiquing.

Faith N.

Class of 2025, UT Austin

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"Your Guidance Will Go A Long Way"

Better late than never, just wanted to say thank you truly for all the help you provided me. Your guidance will go a long way. Thank you so much.

Steven

Class of 2026

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"Clearly Invaluable"

Thanks for everything, your help is clearly invaluable getting us to this point.

Therese H.

Parent of Class of 2026

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"Thank you "

I would like to thank you for the multiple revisions and time you spent dedicated to my supplementals and admission process overall

Brisia

Class of 2025, Rice University

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"Your Guidance Will Go A Long Way"

Better late than never, just wanted to say thank you truly for all the help you provided me. Your guidance will go a long way. Thank you so much.

Steven

Class of 2026

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"Clearly Invaluable"

Thanks for everything, your help is clearly invaluable getting us to this point.

Therese H.

Parent of Class of 2026

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"Clearly Invaluable"

Thanks for everything, your help is clearly invaluable getting us to this point.

Therese H.

Parent of Class of 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01. What is a College Consultant?

A college consultant provides personalized guidance throughout high school to help students navigate the path to college strategically and successfully. This includes planning, developing a college list, application support, essay review, activity guidance, and one-on-one coaching.

02. When do I start working with a college consultant?
03. How is working with you different from using my school counselor?
04. Do you guarantee admission to specific schools?
05. What does "limited client load" actually mean?