From Start to
Acceptance
Durston Academic Advising provides support for students of all ages who aspire to go to college - whether it is middle to high school transition coaching, early high school support or college application, essay and financial aid guidance. We are here to help you through every step.
Targeted Support
Managing high school and applying to college can can be overwhelming. We support students by helping them identify their goals and take the steps needed to achieve them.
Planning and Goal Setting
We identify the traits and achievements that have made a students successful. Then, we implement strategies to build on those successes to help them achieve your post-secondary goals.
Academic Best Practices
We review research-based best practices to help students succeed in and out of the classroom.
College Application Support
We guide students step-by-step through their applications, whether you are applying to in state, out of state, public or private.
Essay Writing Help
We brainstorm essay topics, review best practices and guide students through their essays to ensure that they reflect their strengths and achievements.
Financial Aid Guidance
We review students' options, both in terms of scholarships and loans, and we help plan the financial side of their college journey.
Reviews
What Students and Families Say...
“My daughter loves working with Jeff. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for college application support.”
-Parent of a High School Junior
Essay Support
“Durston Advising was a vital tool in my college application process, particularly with my UC personal insight questions. He guided me through each prompt and helped me acknowledge all of my accomplishments. I would 100% recommend! ” -High School Senior
Creating a Roadmap
“Jeff guided me along my college application journey, helping me choose the path I should take for success!”
-High School Junior
Great experience overall
"Jeff not only helped me apply to college but also to understand myself and my goals. It was so helpful and I got accepted into my top choice!"
-High School Senior
Choosing Schools
“Jeff helped me learn more about the places I wanted to go but also opened my eyes to other schools that I might not have considered. It was great experience and I recommend it to any student applying to college”
-High School Senior