Find the Right College. Receive the Right Support. Achieve the Best Results.
Whether your student is aiming for a highly selective college, a public university, or the perfect-fit college they haven’t discovered yet – Andy Greenspan helps families navigate the entire admissions process with confidence.
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An Experienced Counselor Who's Been on Both Sides of the Process
Andy Greenspan has worked with students from New York to London, from Connecticut to Ecuador – with a wide range of goals, backgrounds, and target schools. A Columbia and Northwestern graduate with Emmy, Peabody, and DuPont-Columbia awards in broadcast journalism, Andy spent years consulting directly with over 30 college admissions offices. He knows what admissions teams are looking for — and how to position your student to stand out, wherever they’re applying.
End-to-End Support, From 8th Grade Through Decision Day
Every student’s path is different. Andy tailors his support to fit yours – whether you’re just starting high school or in the thick of applications.
- High School Planning & Course Guidance Andy helps students evaluate their curriculum and make sure they’re taking courses that are appropriately rigorous for their academic strengths and college goals – setting the right foundation from the start.
- Extracurricular & Academic Interest Refinement Standing out on paper takes more than a list of clubs. Andy helps students identify and shape distinctive activities that reflect who they genuinely are and what they care about.
- College List Development Andy works with each student and family to research, build, and finalize a balanced college list – schools that are a strong academic match, a good personal fit, and realistic targets across the range.
- Essay Advising From brainstorming the right angle to reviewing every draft, Andy brings his award-winning journalism background to the most personal and high-stakes writing a student will do.
- Application Reviews Andy combs through every part of the application to make sure it’s cohesive, compelling, and puts the student’s strengths front and center.
- Letters of Recommendation Andy helps students figure out which teachers to ask, how to approach them, and how to frame the ask so the letters that come back are as strong as possible.
- Interview Preparation Whether the interview is on campus, in person, or remote, Andy runs real practice sessions with students so they walk in feeling prepared and walk out making a strong impression.
- Standardized Test Guidance When test prep is needed, Andy connects students with well-regarded tutors who are the right fit for their goals and timeline.
- Summer Experience Planning Summers matter more than most families realize. Andy helps students identify meaningful, engaging opportunities that strengthen their profile and their sense of direction.
- Waitlist & Deferral Strategy Getting deferred or waitlisted isn’t the end. Andy develops targeted strategies to keep students in the running and give them the best possible shot at getting accepted.
The Goal Isn't Just Getting In. It's Getting In Somewhere Right for You.
Andy works with students across the full spectrum of colleges – large and small, public and private, selective and open. His job isn’t to chase prestige for its own sake. It’s to build a list of schools where your student will genuinely thrive, then help them put their best application forward at every single one of them.
What Clients Are Saying About Andy
Support Through Every StepWe truly appreciate the relationship you built with Grace and the time you spent with her painstakingly going through the essay process. It was the equivalent of an English Class. Even more touching were your notes and calls to Grace, through the process, to guide, reassure, commiserate and celebrate. We truly appreciate your commitment.
Early Decision to First‑Choice SchoolAndy laid out a strategy and a timeline which we followed. He suggested academic experiences outside of school tailored to my daughter’s interests that made her look like a superstar. And the editorial suggestions and coaching on her many essays were invaluable! My daughter was accepted ED at her top choice school. And the rest of her senior year was a happy one – for both of us!
Finding the Right‑Fit CollegesAndy was a tremendous resource for our daughter, and for us, during the entire college application process. He guided us (very accurately, as it turned out) on the types of schools that would fit our daughter’s needs and capabilities, he was proactive in ideating on ways to add depth to existing interests and pursuits, and he was an invaluable resource during essay-writing. In short, Andy’s constant presence and thoughtful input was a critical part of what is an intense, daunting process, and my wife and I are both deeply grateful for his hard work.
Admitted to Every School on the ListAndy helped our daughter Isabel navigate the maze of college applications. With his help she was accepted into all the schools she applied to. He provided invaluable insights in helping her build a well-rounded resume. With a background in journalism, Andy collaborated with Izzy on ideas for her essays and reviewed her work to ensure the reader really got to know Izzy and what motivates her. Thank you, Andy!
Confidence, Strong Essays, Better InterviewsWorking with Andy Greenspan was one of the best decisions we made during my son’s college application process. From the very first meeting Andy brought not only a wealth of knowledge about the admissions system but also a calm, encouraging presence that kept my son focused and motivated.
He helped him sharpen his essays, highlight his strengths in a genuine way, and build confidence going into interviews. What impressed me most was how Andy struck the balance between guidance and independence—pushing my son to do his best work, while making sure the applications reflected his own voice. We’re incredibly grateful, and I would recommend Andy to any family navigating this process.
Expert Guidance Parents TrustI just want to recognize and thank you. I have wanted to do it before we heard from any schools…because, regardless of any of the outcomes, you have done an awesome job advising Caroline with her college application process.
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