College Admissions Consulting in Texas

College Counseling for Dallas, Houston, and Austin Area Students

Selective Admissions, a premier college advising firm led by a former Harvard Admissions Officer and Stanford Dean, provides personalized, one-on-one college consulting to students across the Dallas, Houston, and Austin metropolitan areas. Our expert college counselors guide students in developing compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths, maximizing their potential for admission to top colleges and universities.

Texas College Admissions Landscape

Texas is home to a range of competitive high schools, including top-tier private schools, highly regarded public schools, and various specialized academies. With a growing emphasis on academic excellence, leadership and extracurricular student profiles, students in these areas face an increasingly selective college admissions process.

Top High Schools

High schools in Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Austin, Westlake, Round Rock, and surrounding communities consistently send a strong percentage of students to top colleges. Whether you attend a prestigious private school, a highly ranked public school, or a smaller independent school, standing out among your peers is essential. With such a competitive applicant pool in Texas, students must craft applications that go beyond strong GPAs and test scores to truly differentiate themselves.

How to Stand Out in Elite College Admissions as a Texas Applicant

One of the most common questions we hear from parents is: "How can my child differentiate themselves in such a competitive applicant pool?"

That’s where we come in. At Selective Admissions, we specialize in helping students build unique extracurricular profiles that demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a compelling personal narrative that resonates with college admissions committees.

Texas offers unique opportunities for students to engage in STEM fields, energy industries, business, the arts, community involvement, and a wide range of academic pursuits. From access to thriving arts scenes and Fortune 500 companies to opportunities for leadership and innovation, we help students leverage these experiences to enhance their applications and position themselves as standout candidates at highly selective institutions. 

Why Selective?

One-on-One Advising
One-on-One Advising
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Customized Approach
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Strategic Admissions Planning
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Creative Storytelling
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Innovating Profile Building
Mentorship and Leadership Development
Mentorship and Leadership Development

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Are you a Texas student aiming for a top college? Our expert college consulting services provide personalized guidance at every stage of the admissions process—whether you're a 9th grader just starting your journey or a senior finalizing applications.

University expert guides students on successful admission
University expert guides students on successful admission

Get Started Today!

Are you a Texas student aiming for a top college? Our expert college consulting services provide personalized guidance at every stage of the admissions process—whether you're a 9th grader just starting your journey or a senior finalizing applications.