Let's help Your Teen Get Into Great Colleges By Being Authentic
"Danny's the best. He totally got who I am and helped me to go big when others told me to play it safe. I owe him so much."
- Eitan Prins-Trachenberg, student at Dartmouth
"Your unique gift is being able to understand young people and help parents like us better understand our children."
- Dori and Rob Kenneally, parents
Without Danny, I wouldn’t be at Penn! Because of what I learned from him, I was able to find a program that revolves around my passion.
— Anna Sophia-Lotman, graduate University of Pennsylvania
Dear Family,
Every year I watch amazing teens with straight A’s, high test scores, and stacked résumés get rejected from the colleges they worked so hard for. Not because they were not good enough, but because most families do not know what top colleges are actually looking for.
The truth is grades and scores matter, but they are only part of the equation. What really wins admissions officers over is a student who is authentic, passionate, and becoming the best version of themselves. That is what colleges want, and it is what I have helped students discover for over 20 years.
If you want your teen to find their passion, build grit, stay accountable, and stand out in the process, you are in the right place. Getting into college does not have to be stressful. With the right guidance, it can be transformational.
My Podcast
Having coached students who are now doctors, musicians, scientists, and even tech moguls, my mission is to show students how to discover their passions and create their own success stories. On the show, I interview young people who have accomplished extraordinary things so that listeners can learn practical strategies for realizing their dreams. You'll hear inspiring stories served with a dose of sarcasm to learn how to overcome self-doubt and figure out what you love, think big, and go for it!
Video Overview
10 Admissions Strategies to Stand Out and Stop Stress
Packed into 8 minutes, this video gives parents actionable tactics to help teens:
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Discover and develop meaningful passions
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Motivate teens beyond grades
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Cut through SAT/ACT stress
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Build standout extracurriculars
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Tackle college essays without blow-ups
"We got to know our son better, he got to know himself better and we also (surprisingly) got to know ourselves better."
- Amy Steir, Parent
"I honestly had no idea where I wanted to go or how to present myself. Danny helped me believe in myself and figure out my strengths."
- Devon Meenaghan, student at Cornell
“Danny gave outstanding with my daughter. If you’re looking to help your child, Danny would be your first choice.”
- Dylan McDermott, parent
Here's just a few of the hundreds of families I've helped get into top colleges:
"Going to an elite boarding school was often incredibly stressful. Danny at least made the admissions process easy."
- Erin Li, student at Penn
"Danny not only was a counselor but also a friend. His humor and relatability helped make things so much less stressful."
- Luca Wheeler, student at Stanford
"Danny's advice about cutting down activities made the difference. Being able to focus on what I enjoyed helped me stand out."
- Rachel Carlson, student at Brown
About Me
I feel fortunate to be nationally recognized as one of America’s premier college counselors. After being the first in my family to attend college and the third student to be accepted into Stanford University from my public high school, my mission is to help as many young people think BIG and realize their abilities.
I have helped thousands of students around the world get into top colleges and currently have students at every top college and university in America.
I have also been blessed to have helped the children of celebrities and CEOs and have created coaching programs used by nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies.
I'm the author of The Ultimate College Acceptance System (St. Martin’s Press) and How to Get Accepted to America's Top Colleges.
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Disclaimer: This program is for educational purposes only. Admission decisions are made solely by each college or university. Results will vary depending on each individual student and family.
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