More college acceptances with Less stress

Applying to college doesn’t need to be stressful. I provide students and their families with practical tools, up-to-date information, and—most importantly—caring, reliable support. I’ll help make their college application process seamless and stress-free.

Member: New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling

Associate Member: Independent Educational Consultants Association

Welcome!

I offer College application planning in a relaxed, personalized atmosphere

The college application process should be cause for celebration, not anxiety. Students and parents leave their meetings with me feeling confident, well-informed, and excited about this important transition. I get to know my students as individuals. I help them build applications and essays that reflect their unique experience of the world.

I believe in decreasing stress and increasing calm. Every step of the way—for every type of student.

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Take the Course

a Stress-Free Guide to Completing the Common college Application

Do you hate forms? Do you freeze when faced with screen after screen of questions you don’t know how to answer? Honestly, me too. That’s why I created an easy-to-use Common Application course that will guide you slowly and clearly through every single section of this universal college application platform. This is an ideal DIY, on-demand alternative to completing the Common Application if one-on-one college admissions coaching isn’t an option for you.

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Let's Get Together

In-Person College admission Coaching Services

  • Comprehensive College Admissions Package

    With Anne Marie Comaratta

    Unlimited support and coaching for the entire college admissions process: this comprehensive service includes everything you need, and even the things you don’t yet know you need. 

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  • Comprehensive College Admissions Package

    With Leslie Pisarzewicz and Janet McNally 

    A new opportunity for personalized, one-on-one support and guidance. Leslie Pisarzewicz and Janet McNally have worked extensively with me to learn the ins and outs of the college admissions process.

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  • Early Start Meetings

    For 8th and 9th Graders

    The best way to avoid stress is to start early. We’ll establish academic and personal goals and create an accessible to-do list that sets kids up for high school success. Students are automatically accepted into my Comprehensive College Admissions class year cohort.

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  • Gap Year Planning

    For High School Seniors

    Gap years are an effective way to build life skills like independence and problem-solving. Using well-vetted and researched resources from the Gap Year Association and my own local knowledge, I help students and families plan meaningful, impactful gap years. 

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  • Graduate School Applications

    For Law, Medical, and Graduate School

    In addition to writing personal statements and preparing CVs, I help students practice interviews and make decisions about right-fit graduate programs. 

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  • College Essay Analysis and Editing Services

    Limited Slots Available

    I work with Janet McNally, a published author and an English professor at Canisius University, to provide essay-only services on a limited basis at an hourly rate, availability permitting.

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Attend and Learn

Workshops & Events

I offer in-person workshops throughout the year for students and families—everything from four-day application intensives for rising seniors to one-day jumpstart events for students who are just beginning to think about the college planning process.

Featured
Sold Out: Summer 2025 College Application Workshop for Seniors
Aug 12
Sold Out: Summer 2025 College Application Workshop for Seniors
Save the Date: Sophomore and Junior Jumpstart Workshop
Oct 24
Save the Date: Sophomore and Junior Jumpstart Workshop
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Kind Words

I love helping students get into their best-fit college

  • She helped me find my dream school

    Anne Marie is the sweetest, most caring, and helpful person I know. I could not have gotten into all of the colleges I applied to without her help. Even when I thought a reach school wasn’t possible, she made it happen. Working with her made the application process much more enjoyable and stress free. She helped me find my dream school. 

    J.H., Student
    Clarence High School, College of Charleston

  • Anne Marie made our college process enjoyable

    While she is great at communicating with parents, she centers the teen and their unique qualities as she works to help them choose and apply to the best matches for them in terms of schools. Anne Marie made our college process enjoyable and essentially stress free. My child and I had NO arguments through the whole process.

    E.S., Parent
    Nardin Academy

  • Helped our daughters navigate with confidence

    Anne Marie’s clear and organized approach helped our daughters navigate the complexities of the Common Application with confidence. Her ability to highlight our daughters’ strengths and unique qualities in the applications was instrumental in applying to their chosen schools.

    J.O., Parent
    Williamsville East High School

  • A Big change in attitude and motivation

    I am so grateful for all of the help and guidance Anne Marie gave my daughter. I see a big change in her attitude and motivation that I attribute to Anne Marie’s positivity and power of example.

    M.I., Parent
    Nardin Academy 

  • Our daughter couldn't be happier

    We can’t thank Anne Marie enough for all of the guidance, support, and kindness she offered throughout our daughter’s college search. She is amazing and we appreciate all  that she has done to help us navigate this new territory over the past year. Our daughter couldn’t be happier with her acceptance!

    K.M., Parent
    Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart 

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Come Say Hi!

A college coach who centers students and values families

Families call me “the essay whisperer,” the “application doula,” and the “college admissions therapist.” While these titles make me smile, what brings me genuine joy is getting to know students and families, facilitating peaceful, anxiety-free discussions about college, and seeing my clients through every step of this journey.

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