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OUR SERVICES

At Annapolis College Consulting, we know that finding the right college isn’t just about rankings—it’s about fit. That’s why we offer a range of service packages tailored to meet each student’s individual needs, goals, and timeline. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive support or targeted guidance, we’re here to help you navigate the process with confidence and clarity.

96% of Our Students Got Accepted at Their Top 3 Schools!

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Concierge Package
1:1 College Consulting

Our premium package helps your family from now through success. We will help your family navigate the often stressful waters of the college application process. Differentiating your student through their activities, essays, and the college application. We find the right fit academically, socially, geographically and financially.

Highly Selective Comprehensive Program

This program is for students who are interested in the most selective schools. In order to compete in this highly-competitive arena, we help the student differentiate themselves. The package includes the Comprehensive Program plus a unique research project, a quick prep test prep program and additional essay work.      

Essay Corner

Brainstorming the best college essays is our jam. Choose the package you need.

12 Hour Package

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ACC is pleased to offer our new, affordable, online college consulting platform for parents and college-bound teens.  It is DIY with expert guidance, a workbook and quarterly check-in meetings. Join the platform and get monthly, bite-sized chunks of information and the tools you need, when you need them. 

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Annapolis College Consulting partners with businesses, non-profits, and other professionals to provide students with internships, resources, and training needed to be prepared for the college application and admissions process.

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College Sharks Featured in USA Today

College Sharks Featured in USA Today

Norwood believes that both students and parents should slow down and give the (college) process more thought, including considerations such as the student’s personal needs and aspirations, the family’s financial situation, the available educational resources (such as universities wanting to increase capacity for certain programs), and many more. Additionally, Norwood says that students should not rush to decide which college to go to or whether to go to college at all. They simply need to START EARLY.

WAITLISTED? HERE’S WHAT TO DO NEXT.

WAITLISTED? HERE’S WHAT TO DO NEXT.

“Getting into college in 2025 requires more than strong grades or test scores—it demands strategy and resilience,” says College Sharks founder Lee Norwood, quoted in Forbes. “A waitlist isn’t the end. It’s just one curveball in a long game. Stay in it. Stay sharp. Stay hopeful.”

Brainstorming An Essay That Is Anything But Common

WILL YOUR ESSAY BE HOT, HOT, HOT? Imagine that your house is on fire. We know you would save your family and pets, but what if...you have just enough time to run back inside to save one (only one) item: no time to deliberate. You rush inside and grab the first item...

Let’s Finish That College Essay- or at least this first one.

Let’s Finish That College Essay- or at least this first one.

The college essay is an opportunity to differentiate yourself from other candidates. If you’re applying to selective schools, it’s the one thing that will make you stand out from others. Don’t write about something that will otherwise be in your college application, such as your clubs or leadership roles, unless you have a hook to make that topic vastly more illuminating about yourself. THEN GET EXCITED, GET REAL, AND WRITE.

BSMD Programs-A Direct Acceptance to Med School

BSMD Programs-A Direct Acceptance to Med School

BS/MD programs are designed for high-achieving college students. These unique offerings, available at select universities, combine undergraduate education with a guaranteed spot in medical school, offering a seamless and accelerated route to a medical career. An educational consultant is often necessary to navigate this competitive pathway.

Showcasing Leadership in College Admissions with Lee Norwood ~ Flourish Coaching Podcast

In this episode, Lisa and Lee discuss: Why it’s a myth your teen’s college application needs 10 extracurriculars. Creative ways to demonstrate leadership beyond traditional titles. Ideas for furthering your teen’s leadership experiences, whether they’re just starting high school or beginning their college application process. How to think about your teen’s activities list as newspaper headlines. The importance of doing an extracurricular audit for your teen.

7 Things To Talk About With Your School Counselor

7 Things To Talk About With Your School Counselor

Did you know that you have an excellent resource right under your nose? That’s right, your high school counselor will be able to help you quite a bit through your journey to college. Many students see very little of their counselors. It’s kind of that 1-2 times a year...