Application Services

Early College Planning I

Advanced Writing | Essay

Power List

Review of academic record
Advice on course selection
Recommendations on extracurricular involvement and summer activities
Testing recommendations
Discussion about how to make high school a successful endeavor

Early College Planning II

Includes all services in Early College Planning I, PLUS:
Administration of learning styles and study skills assessment
Understand the needs of you the student
Facilitate and recommend college lists based on your preferences
Help you understand the process of applying to each college/university of your choice
Create a best fit, stretch, reach and safety approach to college applications

Brainstorming techniques
Structure and how to plan
Make and perfect your writing style
How to make stand out statements
Using themes in your writing
Editing, crafting, re-editing for the best paper ever

List, Application and Essay Assistance

Includes all services from the Power List, PLUS:
Our tailored and specific action plan for you to organise yourself (we do the timeline for you)
Clear and organised brainstorming plans and follow up reflection activity (on track help)
Full assistance in designing, editing, re-editing and writing both common application essays
Full assistance in designing, editing, re-editing of activities résumé
Full assistance in designing, editing, re-editing up to three supplemental essays
Full assistance in collating with your and reviewing your applications
Full assistance in practising college interviews
Help with making final choice when decision letters are received

A fast paced, get the information you need service
Review of prior academic accomplishments
Advice on course selection
Recommendations for extracurricular involvement
Testing recommendations (SAT or ACT, SAT II, when to schedule, is test prep necessary, etc.)
In-depth interview on college preferences of both student and parent
Career planning by administering career assessment and personality inventory
Refinement of choices of college type and major using interest survey(s)
Advice on making successful college visits
Preparation of a selected list of colleges that is uniquely suited to the student

About Meredith

Meredith O'Reilly, M.Ed., Qualified Teacher & Principal Educational Consultant

With over 20 years of experience as a university guidance consultant and college placement professional, my mission is to transform students into confident, self-advocating individuals. I provide the tools and personalized support necessary for students to develop their courage and confidence, ensuring they are prepared for the academic and social rigor of college.

My expertise as a qualified teacher and educational consultant is built on a foundation of dedicated experience, including:

Bespoke College Placement: Offering tailored and personalized guidance for families selecting the right fit across schools, colleges, and universities.
Specialization in Neurodiversity: Extensive experience providing specific, expert advice and advocacy for students with neurodivergence and Learning Differences (LD).
Comprehensive Advocacy: Dedicated to advocating for students and supporting families through every stage of the college readiness process.

Academic Credentials:

My work is informed by a strong educational background in student learning and development:

Master’s Degree in Special Education: Learning Disabilities from American University
Degree in Psychology from Lafayette College

I commit to partnering with you and your family, leveraging my specialized knowledge to help your student become authentically college-ready.

Nice to meet you; I'm Meredith, and I help students self-advocate by giving them the tools to develop their courage and confidence.

I have over 20+ years of experience supporting families in selecting schools, colleges, and universities. I enjoy working with bespoke students so if you are looking for a tailored and personalised. If you want specific advice for neurodivergence and learning differences (LD), I have extensive experience helping these groups.

I have a Degree in Psychology from Lafayette College and a Master's Degree in Special Education: Learning Disabilities from American University. I will advocate for you and support your family to help you become college-ready.

About Andrew

Andrew O'Reilly, M.Ed
Strategic Admissions Architect & Global Guidance Specialist

For more than 25 years, I have advised elite, high-achieving families navigating the world’s most competitive academic landscapes. Specialising in high-stakes university admissions, I maintain a strictly limited client roster to ensure your family receives the bespoke, white-glove counsel required to transform volatility into predictable, top-tier success.

Recognising that standard guidance is insufficient in today’s hyper-competitive environments, I take an institutional, executive-level approach to admissions strategy. As my client, you gain exclusive, direct access to my proprietary Strategic Admissions Architect™ Method, a sophisticated framework designed to decode complex applications and secure premium outcomes.

Blending behavioral science with elite strategy, I utilise advanced diagnostics like the Birkman Method to uncover your child's core strengths, aligning their natural predispositions with the expectations of world-class universities. Actively serving as a strategic co-author for your candidate's narrative, I design compelling profiles and build robust, bulletproof risk-management paths to protect your family's educational investment.

What people say

Mari

My son has ADHD and we were looking for best fit colleges. Meredith and Andrew were able to provide an extensive list of best fit options for us.

They knew the dates to complete applications and kept us on track. They were kind, professional, thoughtful, and comprehensive. I 100% recommend Meredith and Andrew for your high school senior!

Robert

Andrew provided for us when we were looking into college admissions. He gave us a transparent platform to develop college resources, organized us to attend college/university fairs, and benchmarked our test scores so we could calculate the probability of being accepted as a percentage.

This was valuable as a resource as it saved us time and money.

Luka

My relationship with my guidance counsellor Mr O’Reilly has been both vital and helpful. I plan to study Computer Science and am considering applying to many universities around the world.

Mr O’Reilly has helped me navigate the different application systems, contact universities directly and ask difficult questions like their policies on offers. Our sessions are tailored to what I’ve been working on, so they always feel worthwhile. I know I can ask about personal statements and application priorities without judgment; he gives honest advice.

Abraham

Andrew was helpful in the admissions process and provided me with the necessary support I needed. He was knowledgeable and gave me a lot of advice and help.

Lesley

Amazing support from Career Guidance Counsellors, thank you!

Sarah

I want to thank you for believing in me when no one else did.

Without you, I would have given up on my dreams to train as a Doctor. I got in and I will always be grateful for your help.

Sofia

I felt very well supported and guided in making career choices. I also made multiple changes to my applications and university choices. The Counsellor supported me in these changes.

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