Proven Experience.

Personalized Guidance.

Solstice College Counseling Network

The Solstice College Counseling Network is a collection of highly qualified independent college counselors who have significant prior experience in schools, colleges, or community-based organizations. Our network of counselors upholds the highest standards of expertise, ethics, and collaboration in guiding students through the admissions process

Looking for a college counselor?

The college application journey can be overwhelming, and finding an expert partner who understands the admissions landscape and your family is essential. If you are looking for a student-centered approach to admissions,
YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

Our Story

In 2021, Mark Moody and Pam Appleton, two longtime educators, teamed up to start Solstice as a place for experienced college counselors to thrive as independent educational consultants. 

Today, the network of more than 20 independent counselors dedicated to a student-centered approach is a leading voice for ethical, expert, and compassionate guidance to students and families seeking support with educational planning.

Are you an independent college counselor looking for a professional network?

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The solstice signals a change in seasons, a time to celebrate light and abundance. Just as our counselors have shifted from work in college admissions offices or high schools to working independently with families, we also recognize the significant shift that the college admissions process brings to students and their families. We hope to illuminate and empower students through this season.