College Admissions Consultant in Greenwich, CT and Fairfield County

Selective Admissions works with families in Greenwich, CT and throughout Fairfield County who are navigating highly selective college admissions. Led by a former Harvard Admissions Officer and former Stanford Dean, our firm works with a limited number of students each year who are targeting highly selective colleges and universities. We serve students in Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Stamford and other Fairfield County communities.

Students in Greenwich and throughout Fairfield County are often competing among exceptionally strong peers. In this environment, differentiation requires more than impressive credentials. It requires thoughtful positioning and a clear academic direction. Our role is to provide strategic clarity, sustained one-on-one guidance, and institutional insight into how selective admissions decisions are actually made and what students can do to stand out.

Understanding the Fairfield County Admissions Landscape

Fairfield County high schools consistently send students to Ivy League universities, top liberal arts colleges, and leading research institutions. As a result, admissions committees are deeply familiar with the academic rigor and competitive culture of schools in this region.

Students from Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport often present:

• Near-perfect GPAs
• Extensive Honors, AP or IB coursework
• High standardized test scores
• Leadership across multiple activities

Because many applicants appear strong on paper, highly selective universities evaluate students in context. Admissions officers compare applicants within their high school and region. Differentiation becomes critical. We help students move beyond résumé-building and toward intellectual coherence. Selective admissions rewards direction, depth, and authenticity.

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How Students in Greenwich and Fairfield County Stand Out

One of the most common questions we hear from parents is:

“How can my child differentiate themselves in such a competitive applicant pool?”

In a region where many students present exceptional academic records and extensive extracurricular involvement, standing out requires more than strong credentials. A student’s intellectual interests, academic strengths, extracurricular commitment, and personal narrative must come together in a way that feels distinctive and coherent.

There is no single formula for differentiation. Through careful planning and sustained guidance, we help students work toward this goal through:

• Long-term academic positioning
• Activity prioritization and depth
• Independent research and initiative development
• Narrative strategy and essay development
• Strategic college list suggestions
• Early Action and Early Decision planning
• Leveraging opportunities locally and in New York City

Our advising is proactive, not reactive. We shape positioning before applications are submitted.

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Boutique College Counseling for Greenwich and Fairfield County Families

We maintain a limited advisory model. Families seeking a Greenwich college admissions consultant or Fairfield County college counselor often value:

• Direct access to senior advisors
• Strategic guidance grounded in admissions office experience
• Individualized planning rather than standardized templates
• Honest conversations about selectivity and fit

Unlike large firms that scale volume, we prioritize depth of engagement.

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Serving Students Across Fairfield County

Greenwich, CT and the surrounding Fairfield County area are home to some of the most competitive high schools in the nation, including top-tier private schools, nationally ranked public schools, and prestigious preparatory academies. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular achievement, students in this area face an increasingly selective college admissions process.

We advise students throughout Fairfield County, including:

• Greenwich
• Darien
• New Canaan
• Westport
• Stamford
• Wilton
• Fairfield
• Ridgefield

We advise students attending leading public and private high schools across the region, including:

• Greenwich High School
• Brunswick School
• Greenwich Academy
• Sacred Heart Greenwich
• King School
• Darien High School
• New Canaan High School
• Staples High School
• Fairfield Ludlowe and Fairfield Warde

We work with students from many other schools throughout Connecticut as well.

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When to Begin College Admissions Consulting

For students in Greenwich and across Fairfield County, we typically recommend beginning in 9th, 10th or 11th grade. Early planning allows for thoughtful academic and extracurricular development before senior year.

We also work with seniors navigating competitive application cycles, including Early Decision strategy and deferral response planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Considering Working with a College Admissions Consultant in Greenwich?

We work with a limited number of students targeting highly selective institutions each year.

If you would like to explore whether our approach is a strong fit for your family, we invite you to get in touch.