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Ensuring Your Student Graduates Career Ready with Skills Employers Need in the Age of AI

With more than 25 years in college admissions, I guide you and your student through the college search and admissions process, providing honest, clear information so you can confidently choose the best college for them. This includes assessing schools not only by traditional metrics like reputation, faculty, and costs, but also by whether they offer the education and skills employers value.

I help you recognize the signs and key features that make a difference in selecting a school where your student feels they belong, where they “fit,” and where they graduate prepared for the workforce.

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Here's where it all lives.The College Search, Redefined, guides you through the entire process, including assessing your student's strengths, evaluating schools based on what employers value, explaining the application process and financial aid, and helping you and your student make the final decision with confidence. Available now in paperback and ebook.

Buy the book "The College Search, Redefined"
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“Finally, a book that breaks down the college search process into what is important and the avenues for achieving college admission. Mr. Griffin removes the notion of college rankings and drills down to preparing your student for career readiness and college fit.
As a parent and ‘college counselor’ for 2 high school seniors, the college search can be straightforward and uncomplicated. Be inquisitive and follow Mr. Griffin’s path to help your student discover the right college, the right time, right now.”
— Deanna H. parent and client of admission2college

Schools A2C clients have been admitted to

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Clemson University
  • University of Colorado Boulder
  • Colorado State University
  • The George Washington University
  • University of North Carolina
  • The Ohio State University
  • Purdue University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Williams College
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

Schedule a free consultation with Michael Griffin, an Admissions Counselor with 25+ years inside higher education and author of “The College Search, Redefined”

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The A2C Difference

Clarity for students. Peace of mind for parents.

Start your college with direction: Take the A2C Career Assessment

Without a career assessment, students are often guessing about a major, a program of study, or a career, which in turn leads them to guess which college to attend. Narrowing the list of majors and careers to consider helps shape your college search list.

 

The Career Profile takes away the guesswork and does more than guide the search. It can make your student’s college application stronger and provide a solid base for better essays and recommendations.

Take the Career Assessment to Get Your Career Profile

The A2C Career Assessment creates a Career Profile that highlights your student’s interests, values, and strengths. It shows which careers might be a good fit and helps your student find majors or programs that match those options.

How A2C Helps: Frequently Asked Questions

  • Stage 1 - Know Your Student

    Most students build their college list and apply to college without a clear sense of who they are, and it shows in every essay, every school choice, every interview. We start by fixing that.

    Stage 2 - Building your college list.

    Building your college list and finding the right fit involves more than rankings, campus visits, or reputation.

    Stage 3 - Applying with Purpose

    Working together, we will produce an application that doesn’t read like everyone else’s, an essay that isn’t generic.

    Stage 4 - Decide with Confidence

    By decision time, every school on your list should be one you would confidently choose.

    Learn more about College Admissions Counseling

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call. We’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We offer a thoughtful, human-centered approach, clear communication, and reliable results, supported by insights into college admissions that few counselors can match.

  • You can reach me anytime via our contact page or email: mgriffin@admission2college.com. We aim to respond quickly, usually within one business day. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation.

  • I offer flexible pricing based on your specific situation. After an initial free conversation, I provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs. I charge by the hour, and my clients typically need my services for 6-10 hours.

  • We take a collaborative, honest, and straightforward approach. Our role is to guide the process, offer ideas, and ensure steady progress so you and your student can make informed decisions with confidence.