Our Story

We have one goal:
helping you succeed.

We are a small boutique business with a specialized team. This gives us flexibility to adapt to what you personally need in a college counselor.

Founder & Lead Counselor

Carol Doney

Carol has 10+ years experience as a college counselor and has helped countless students find their perfect university fit.

Her philosophy is simple: authenticity wins. Not prestige-chasing, not checklist-filling — real stories told with clarity and conviction. She built Carol College Counseling LLC to bring that philosophy to every family who walks through the door.

Carol holds a masters in linguistics and has accredidation as a college counselor.

<--not a real photo of Carol. Real Carol is very camera shy but only slightly less glamorous.

Accounting and Support

Bruce Ohashi

Bruce (that's me!) is in charge of accounting, the website, IT, and helping things smooth flowly. I mean flow smoothly!

In the rare case that something goes wrong with online scheduling or billing, I'll be on the case to fix the issue.

<--Totally real photo of me. Definitely not fake.

How We Work

Principles that guide
every engagement.

Honesty First

We don't tell families what they want to hear. We tell them what's true, what's realistic, and what's possible — then work hard toward the best outcome.

Student-Led

Essays, choices, and narratives belong to the student. We guide and challenge, but we never write for them. Authenticity is the whole point.

Fit Over Fame

The "best" school is the one where a student will learn, grow, and thrive. There is nothing wrong with prestige, but that is only one factor among many.

Long-Term Thinking

Our goal isn't just an acceptance letter. It's setting up students for four years — and beyond. The right college changes everything.

5 ★

treatment

100%

satisfaction goal

Years in college admissions

200+

College admittances

We have one goal: helping you succeed.