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Win the college admissions game.

Our complete college admissions consulting process gives your teenager the competitive edge they need to rise to the occasion and stand out from the crowd.
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FIND THE BEST SCHOOLS FOR YOUR STUDENT’S GOALS.

KNOW WHAT EACH SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR.

CONQUER THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Everything your student needs to win is here.

First Ascent’s 12-month process provides one of the most comprehensive college admissions consulting services in New England. We provide everything your student needs for a successful first ascent into a new stage of life.

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YouScience™ Career & Major Discovery

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College Admissions Consulting

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Standardized Test Prep Coaching

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This is a challenge unlike anything your family has faced before.

Here, in one of the most high-stakes moments of your teenager’s life, both of you face a mountain of unknowns about how this game works.

• What are schools looking for today?
• What are the best-fit schools for your teen’s future goals?
• For that matter, what are their future goals?
• What makes one essay stand out from another?

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Take back control and play the college admissions game on your terms.

Give your child the knowledge they need to compete for their top schools.
Our boutique agency guides them every step of the way by providing:

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Unparalleled Experience

We use 20+ years of experience and our vast industry network to track what schools are looking for today.

A Proven Process

We break the testing and admissions journey into achievable steps that help 98% of clients win admission into one of their top 3 schools.

Genuine Care

We build trust with our students and create a safe space for them to share their concerns and feel heard.

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We know how stressful the college admissions process can be for your family.

That’s why we show your student how to tackle the mountain of work involved one step at a time. To date, we’ve helped more than 400 students gain admission into more than 180 different schools.

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Christine Crowell

College Admissions Consulting

  • 20 Years of Experience
  • Completed Independent Educational Consultant Program with Distinction, University of California-Irvine
  • Associate Member, IECA
  • Experienced YouScience™ Consultant
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Kevin Crowell

Standardized Test Prep

  • 17 Years of Experience
  • Trained at Kaplan Test Prep
  • Certified by The Association of Test Prep, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT)
  • Helps students develop an individualized testing strategy
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Hear from Our Families

Our clients become like family, and one of our greatest joys is getting updates from students as they continue to flourish and grow.
Kevin and Christine are the dynamic duo. My daughter loved working with both of them. They truly care about your child and are completely honest and transparent about the process and what is needed to meet your goal.
Chris C., Parent
Stoughton, MA
I definitely recommend it because people don’t realize the extent to which the college process has changed over the years. It’s really not something that is manageable on your own, especially if you are looking to do something competitive.
Avery H., Student
University of Connecticut
I was shocked by the amount of work needed to be done. It would have been very difficult for me to have done it correctly for my children on my own. Your understanding of the process took the burden from us and made it a positive experience for the entire family.
Staci C., Parent
Mansfield, MA
As a result of Christine’s guidance, I submitted twelve (12) college applications, complete with essays, recommendations, transcripts and interviews, by mid-October, which allowed me to enjoy my senior year, and I was accepted to my top school.
Cian G., Student
Providence College
Both of my students received many college acceptances, merit money, were invited into special programs at multiple schools. Most important, they are both at the perfect school for them. They are incredibly happy, and they are doing well and assimilated easily.
Karen G., Parent
Mansfield, MA
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12 Months of Comprehensive College Admissions Support

  • YouScience™ Career & Major Discovery
  • Comprehensive College List Creation
  • Academic Resume Creation
  • Standardized Test Prep
  • Common Application Essay Support
  • Supplemental Essay Support
  • End-to-End Application Review
  • College Interview Prep
  • And Much More
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Here are your first steps.

To ensure students receive strong, individualized attention,
our agency accepts a limited number of clients each year.

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1. Family Consultation

Both you and your teenager meet with us to ask questions and make sure our services are a good fit for everyone involved.

2. Proposal Review

After our initial meeting, we send you our recommendation for the package of services best suited to your student's needs.

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3. A Successful Ascent

For the next 12 months, we guide your student through every step needed to choose their ideal schools, test well, and rise above other applicants.

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We treat your child as if they were our own.

The college admissions game is unlike any challenge you or your teenager have faced before. We guide students through the entire journey from test prep through the application process so they can rise to the occasion and stand out from the crowd.
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