Trusted Educational Consultant for College Admissions Success
Independent college admissions consulting for families who want clarity, structure, and calm in a high-pressure process. Personalized, one-on-one support from your first school list to your final application.
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HECA Member
NACAC Member
UC Berkeley
UCLA
UW–Madison
Personalized College Admissions Guidance Rooted in Your Story
I'm Sydney Friedman, an independent college admissions consultant based in New York City. I hold a BA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a Master's degree from UC Berkeley, and a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. I'm a member of both HECA and NACAC.
My practice is built on genuine one-on-one support. No rotating counselors, no templates. Every student I work with gets a process designed around their story, their goals, and their strengths I work with students nationwide, with a focus on NYC and New Jersey families.
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
Schools Our Students Have Attended
Every student's path is different. These are some of the schools Friedman College Consulting students have been accepted to.
UCLA
Univ. of Michigan
Wellesley College
MORE SCHOOLS
Fordham University
Howard University
Rice University
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Pittsburgh
University of Wisconsin–Madison
George Washington University
New York University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, San Diego
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Texas at Austin
Wellesley College
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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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.
Real words from real STUDENTS & PARENTS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.