Founder & Lead Consultant
Sydney
Friedman
Dedicated to providing personalized, holistic, and high-quality guidance to high school students navigating the college admissions process.
Through expert advising, strategic planning, and customized support, I aim to reduce the stress and uncertainty of college applications while empowering students to make informed decisions about their post-secondary education.
Education
UW-Madison (History, Intl Studies) • UC Berkeley (MIMS) • UCLA (College Counseling Cert)
Experience
15+ years in NYC • Corporate Leadership at Coach • Startup Acquired 2025
Affiliations
Member of HECA • Member of NACAC
About Sydney
"I grew up in a small town in Southern California and moved at the first opportunity to attend a Big 10 College for my Bachelor's. I eventually moved to New York City and have been here for over 15 years. I had a brief stint in the Bay Area where I received my degree in Information Management & Systems from UC Berkeley. I have worked in big corporations like Coach and a startup that was acquired in 2025."
Sydney Friedman
The Journey
Southern California Origins
Grew up in a small town in Southern California before moving at the first opportunity.
New York City
Moved to New York City and has been based there for over 15 years.
Corporate Experience
Worked in big corporations like Coach and a startup that was acquired in 2025.
Friedman College Consulting
Founded the independent educational consulting business based in New York City.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Attended a Big 10 College. Bachelor's degrees in History and International Studies.
UC Berkeley
Brief stint in the Bay Area to receive a Master of Information Management & Systems degree.
UCLA Extension & Mentorship
Pursued College Counseling Certificate while working under Ellen’s mentorship for two years.
Leadership Team
EF
Partner
Ellen Friedman
Senior Partner & Advisor
My mother Ellen has been a successful college consultant out of California for over 15 years. Having worked with hundreds of students, she has been involved in Friedman College Consulting from the ground-up.
I have worked under her mentorship for two years while pursuing my College Counseling Certificate at UCLA Extension. She brings years of knowledge and experience to Friedman College Consulting and is a partner in college list-building for all of my students across the nation.
Based in California
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.