I inspire students to build meaningful experiences, explore their intellectual curiosity, and tell their authentic story.
The college admissions process should be exciting - a moment of introspection with an eye towards a future brimming with possibility and potential. Of course, if you ask the average teenager or parent, the first word that typically comes to mind is stressful. But it doesn't have to be. I've spent the past 20 years helping hundreds of families to navigate this transition with ease. My goal is to empower college applicants to recognize their strengths, find their unique voice, and embrace happiness as a fundamental criteria in plotting out the next four years of their lives.
I am a founding member of Launch, a collective of independent educational consultants that has crowdsourced a suite of vetted 1:1 programs that we can coordinate with your big picture plan.
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For more than two decades, Josh Eckhaus has served as a mentor, advocate, strategist, diplomat, and amateur therapist to families navigating the college admissions process. He's worked with families around the world, building a full-spectrum admissions program and helping applicants find their perfect fit at a wide range of colleges and universities.
Josh genuinely loves the individuality, authenticity, and creativity inherent in the college application process. As a writer, a former actor, an academic, and a lifelong musician, he is comfortable working with everyone, from painters and poets to scientists and soccer players.
Every student is after the right fit, not one dream school. Recent acceptances span big public universities, small liberal arts colleges, and specialized programs, including: