Personalized, relationship-driven counseling with students and families at the center. Your partner in college & university admissions & boarding school placement.

Selective admissions process can feel intimidating and nebulous; admissions offices seem to have all the answers and all the power, but your application process doesn’t have to feel like a gamble or a shot in the dark. My mission is to coach applicants and their families on how to navigate this exciting opportunity with a complete awareness of how an applicant is evaluated. At the end of our time together, applicants will have a well tailored and authentic picture of themselves to present to schools and colleges and universities, and thus achieve the best possible outcome.

At the core of a student’s school search is what makes the student unique — their interests, what kind of environment would nurture their passions and enable them to discover new ones, and the needs and considerations of their family. I partner with families from all stages of their journey, whether that be in the beginning of researching schools and finding the right fit, at the critical point of developing your personal narrative and preparing materials, through financial aid processes and scholarship applications, all the way up until you make a final decision that you are happy with and excited about.

Schedule time with me to discuss your college or independent school goals and how we can partner together to make them a reality.

Our Services

  • All inclusive packages offering support navigating every step of the independent school admisions process. Partner with Ben Sorkin Education Consulting on your school research, school list finalization, interview preparation, admissions essays, and application strategy.

  • Work with Ben Sorkin Education Consulting to tackle each step of the college process. Our approach will help you find your best fit universities, prepare fantastic applications that showcase your personal story and unique strengths. We offer support on application strategy, interview preparation, essay development, extracurricular coaching, and summer program/internship placement.

  • For students not yet ready to submit applications to their next school, Ben Sorkin Education Consulting offers strategic counseling on course selection, extracurricular participation, personal passion projects, and summer opportunities that can help students develop their personal narrative and resume to become a more competitive applicant when it’s time to submit boarding school or college applications.

  • Looking for guidance applying to programs for your Master’s degree, MBA, or medical school? Schedule a free initial call to learn more about Ben Sorkin Education Consulting’s support for graduate schoo applications.

  • Need just a few hours of support to prepare for an admssions interview, or a secod set of eyes on an admissions essay? Hourly options are available for interview support and essay review.

Chloe, Bucknell University:

“Ben has been a crucial factor in the success of my applications through his consistent positivity and drive. He was incredibly dedicated to helping me write essays that were authentic and unique. His organization and ability to create a specific plan that tailored to my habits allowed me to create work I was proud to submit to colleges. Thanks Ben!”

Mia, NYU-Tisch:

“Ben was an absolute pleasure to work with. Instead of trying to force me into a mold of what a good applicant would be, he encouraged me to showcase my talents in an individually unique way. I deeply appreciate how much I learned about myself in the process of Uni applications!”