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Guided by expertise. Built around your student.

Lodestar Admissions Services provides customized college admissions consulting to students and their families throughout the United States and across the world.

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ABOUT

In a process rife with uncertainty and urgency, Lodestar offers calmness, clarity, and results.

Through deeply customized, one-on-one guidance that often feels closer to reflection or personality typing than typical college consulting, Lodestar helps students and families understand who someone is, how they operate, and what environments are most likely to support them for a true match and a more peaceful college application process.

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AS A RESULT

Students arrive at their applications with self-awareness and confidence: a winning combination.

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What Makes Lodestar Different?

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Every client works directly with Emily. No junior staff, no handoffs, and no templated approaches.

Her methodology begins not with applications but with understanding: who this student is, how they think, and what environments are most likely to help them thrive.

A better process. A superior result.

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  • "Emily's knowledge and expertise put my mind at ease from our first meeting together. She related so well to our daughter, and really helped to calm her down about the whole admissions process. Can't recommend highly enough!"

    SARAH W. | PARENT

  • "I loved working with Emily because she took the time to understand the message I wanted to convey, and then worked with me to craft it in a way that made my story unique. The final versions felt authentic to me, but very polished and with a much stronger message than what I started with. I ended up getting into my top choice school (which was actually a school my college counselor told me I shouldn't bother applying to because of how competitive their application pool is) and I'm certain that my essays are what helped me stand out from the pack!”

    HALEY M. | ST. LOUIS, MO

  • “Emily's guidance and encouragement were exactly what my daughter needed to get her application over the finish line. She provided insightful and detailed feedback that helped my daughter highlight her strengths and made her really shine. Working with teenagers can be tricky but Emily was able to establish a quick rapport with my daughter, which made the process a joy rather than a pain. She was accepted to 4 out of the 5 schools she applied to. We are thrilled with the results!”

    HELEN K. | SAN FRANCISCO, CA

  • "Working with Emily has been a phenomenal experience from the beginning. She provided detailed information on the schools that helped my son navigate the selection process and helped him narrow down his schools. She provided invaluable feedback on my son's essays in a timely manner. I was very impressed with her dedication and knowledge about the whole process. I would highly recommend Emily to any college bound student."

    LETTIE H. | AUSTIN, TX

One conversation can change everything.

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