Important: Our current cohort is now full — but the next one kicks off April 11, 2026.
We cap each cohort at 30 families. That’s intentional — to protect coaching quality and accountability.
Requirements to Qualify:
EXCELLENT Based on 68 reviews Posted on Ray Vlogs The GoatTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional, helps the whole family, assists the student progress and parents partner in the journey and learn the process along the wayPosted on Marianne EdradanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The College Consulting offers a well-thought-out program with valuable content that really helps you better understand the college application process. I had been following them for over a year before joining their Ivy Bound Challenge, and that experience confirmed that your time, money, and effort are truly worth it. They genuinely care about your success and want to see you do well.Posted on Kiran DudukgianTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The College Consulting U.S. team has truly changed my life for the better. They instill real habits that help students in all facets of life, and I truly believe that the advice they have given me through the 42-day "Ivy-Bound Challenge" will stick with me for the rest of my life.Posted on Reju VargheseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an outstanding experience with College Consulting team, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. They took the time to understand individual goals and provided personalized guidance.Posted on Sydney EvansTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Being a part of the 42 Day Ivy Bound Challenge with the College Counseling Team has been truly transformational! I started the challenge with little to no study skills, and I am finishing the program with so many study skills that will help me beyond this challenge. The content and structure of this challenge made it easy to digest material and ensured optimal engagement and accountability. I am so grateful to have done this program. Thank you, College Counseling.US!Posted on Jonathan BanawaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From my daughter: "This program helped me become more intentional with my time and improve my focus by teaching me how to work on one task at a time without distractions. The College Consulting Team provided clear and useful strategies that I can apply to school and life moving forward." From me as the parent: The 42-day Ivy-Bound Challenge is an excellent and well-run primer of what it takes for prepare for college application. The College Consulting Team provides the Ivy-Bound Challenge at zero-cost to families who want to go deep into what college prep is all about. After the challenge, families can decide whether the College Consulting full program is for them or not. Whatever a family decides to do, the Ivy-Bound Challenge provides a lot a value and lifelong lessons to both students and parents.Posted on Payton HayesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. through the college consulting program I've learned to much that I would have never thought of and I truly believe this program has changed me for the better not just academically but as a person and it has helped so much with everything I do in my day to day life and I feel beyond prepared for anything on my college journey after this program!Posted on Hamid MotahariTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our family has participated in Ivy Bound Challenge run by the College Consulting team. This is a comprehensive program packed into 42 days. What I like most about the program is that it not only covers the principles of college admission journey and how best to prepare for it, but also prepares students to become the best version of themselves by becoming star performer in high school in study habits, time management and more and cary the same skillsets into college! I highlight recommend the Ivy Bound Challenge program, and the College Consulting team for college admission journey.Posted on Sreejit UnnyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with the College Consulting team through the Ivy Bound Challenge has been an outstanding experience for our family. What immediately stood out was the level of thoughtfulness, organization, and dedication they bring to every interaction. This program goes far beyond typical college prep. It encourages students to develop direction, self-awareness, and a strong sense of agency. We came away with a much clearer understanding of how to navigate the admissions journey, and our child has already begun forming productive routines and a more focused mindset. We’re grateful for the support and would absolutely recommend this program to other families seeking a more impactful and personalized approach.Posted on Aryan MTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The College Consulting Team's Program has been greatly beneficial for me. The Stack the Deck Method for college admissions provided me with a framework to build off of. The program delves into a variety of topics and starts off with the foundational skill. These include study habits, workspace management, time blocking, and other habits that help students be more efficient. The program also dives into the most important factors and external factors to college admissions, summer preparation for college, how being "different" as a student far better than being a "difficult" student taking the hardest classes and many extracurriculars. The program's guidance has helped me become a more confident student and I feel ready in my college preparation skills for the future!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Honest answer:
Some families will complete the 6 weeks, their lives will change, and we’ll part ways. That makes me feel like we’re doing good in the world.
Others will finish, see how powerful this is, and choose to continue with our full program.
Either way, we have to earn your trust first. No pressure, no rush, no leap of faith.
You experience real transformation, then decide.
Our recent class received over $4.4M in scholarships. Multiple students got full rides, $0 tuition for four years.
But here’s the truth: if those names are all you care about, we’re probably not the right fit.
What we’re most proud of is watching each student become a confident, capable, grounded young adult. The acceptance letters were just the byproduct.
running on 5 hours of sleep, doing everything I was supposed to do, wondering if any of it was worth it.
I remember standing in an airport with my dad thinking: there has to be a better way.
That night I Googled “how to become a straight-A student,” found Cal Newport, and spent the summer reading everything he wrote.
Senior year, everything changed. Straight A’s studying a third of the time. Sleeping 8 hours. Smiling again. Got into Vanderbilt.
That was 16 years ago. Since then, my team and I have helped over 4,100 families learn the same approach.
The college consulting industry starts at the end: “What do colleges want to see?” Then they manufacture the appearance of an impressive student through last-minute fixes.
We flipped it.
We ask: “How do we help this teenager become a genuinely impressive human being?”
When you build true confidence, teach smart work habits, and help students discover what they actually care about, they start standing out naturally. Not because they’re gaming the system. Because they’ve actually become someone worth noticing.
Charlie Munger said it: “To find a worthy mate, be worthy of a worthy mate.”
Stop chasing schools. Become the kind of student schools chase.
42 days of deliberate action designed to fundamentally change how your teen thinks, works, and shows up.
What’s included:
The commitment:
Students: 1 focused hour per day.
Parents: 10-20 minutes daily.
This is not a fee. Not tuition.
It’s a mechanism to ensure students show up and take it seriously. Complete the 42 days, get 100% back.
Transformation requires commitment. The deposit ensures everyone in the cohort is truly all-in.
This is for:
This is NOT for:
We intentionally cap each cohort to protect quality. Spots fill on a rolling basis.
If this resonates, if you know your teen is capable of more and you’re tired of watching them grind without a clear path, take the next step.
Limited spots. Free challenge. Fully refundable deposit.
Yes. Refundable commitment deposit only. Complete Day 42, get 100% back.
Students: 1 hour/day. Parents: 10-20 min/day. For 42 consecutive days.
8-12. Earlier is better, but principles work at any stage.
Some families continue with our full program. Others apply what they learned on their own. No pressure either way.
Most focus on last-minute fixes. We focus on building the actual student. 4,100+ families over 16 years prove it works.
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