Constellation Admissions Advising
A college application asks you to shine different points of light from your life to create a picture of who you are . . . a constellation!
ADMISSIONS SUCCESS STORIES
American University, Arizona State, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western Reserve, Chapman University, CSU Long Beach, CU Boulder, Colorado State, Drexel University, Emerson University , Georgia Tech., Howard University, Loyola Marymount, New York University (NYU), NC State, Northeastern (Boston campus), Ohio State, Ole Miss, Purdue, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, San Diego State, Santa Clara University, Temple University, Tufts University, UC Berkeley (Cal), UC Davis, UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, University of Arizona, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan, University of Oklahoma, University of Oregon (Honors College), University of Tennessee-Knoxville, University of Utah, University of Washington (Honors College), University of Southern California (USC), Villanova University (Honors Program), William & Mary
Why Hire a College Advisor?
What if your child could have all of these things without straining family relationships?
a strong personal narrative that highlights rigor and passion
a balanced college list
authentic essays that show what your child will contribute to their future college community
improved writing and executive functioning skills
And guaranteed fun along the way!
Why Constellation Admissions?
Lead Adviser, Gialisa Gaffaney, has the skills and experience to help your student stand out.
A Parent:
Gialisa navigated this process with two high-achieving and happy students (accepting UCLA and Tufts) and knows how to manage dozens of essays and application deadlines. She understands how to navigate the stress of this pivotal time to preserve family harmony.
A Professional Editor for 15+ years:
Each application will have a theme that highlights the student’s individual talents and strengths, ensuring their authentic voice, talents, and values get noticed.
Former Director of Admissions for a law school and former Interviewer for Duke University Admissions:
Gialisa has been behind the scenes: she can spot strengths and weaknesses based on experience reviewing applications for admission, she has seen what schools look at to gauge demonstrated interest, she knows red flags to avoid, and knows how to highlight a student’s core strengths to create a strong narrative that leads to a good fit with their intended major.
An Attorney:
She helps students organize the vast amount of information in formulating their college list, considering academic rigor, intended major, geography, campus size, demographics, and specialized programs to formulate a personalized college application plan with tracked deadlines.
Exclusive and accessible:
Gialisa accepts only 12 rising seniors for her comprehensive package, ensuring direct access to her coaching throughout the college application process.
She also works with 9th-11th graders on creating a strong narrative and finding opportunities for growth.
Encouraging:
Gialisa gets to know each student on a deep level, encouraging them to create a meaningful life. She builds confidence in their skills and talents, which helps them to share the best parts of themselves.
And it’s fun!
gia@constellationadmissions.com