List of Services

Looking beyond grades and test scores, College Match identifies each student's unique experiences and abilities and communicates those strengths to admissions officers.

College Match specializes in "strategic positioning," the process of matching a student's profile to the needs of colleges. By showing admissions officers how applicants can both benefit from and contribute to their schools, College Match dramatically increases acceptance rates for its clients.

College Match's consulting covers three areas: K-12th grade, college, and graduate programs. Our services are customized to fit the needs of students and parents and range from single year to multiple year packages. Ask us for more information about the scope and cost of options that meet the needs of your family and student.

Each package includes an initial consultation that is applied to the cost of the consulting package. The initial meeting includes comprehensive review of student's educational and extracurricular history including, transcripts, profile of school and academic performance (rank), special considerations (these range based on the age of the student and type of placement sought), testing (College Board testing, boarding school entrance exam, PSAT, SAT and Subject Tests, ACT, AP and IB, etc.), list of out-of-class activities, awards and honors, and samples of the student's written work.

Our college and graduate school consulting includes:

Ivy League, MIT, Caltech, Stanford Program.

This package offers admission consulting to students beginning as early as the 9th Grade. This service is dedicated to those students who wish to gain admission to some of the world's most exclusive colleges and universities. Acceptance to our program is selective and based on a range of criteria including, but not limited to, grades, test scores, extra-curricular profiles and written ability.

To find out more about this exciting service or to apply, please contact email or call david@collegematchus.com - (877) 658-4400 or (206) 799-4986

College Match helped me so much with my application and admissions processes. I talked with Dave about what I wanted out of a school and he provided me with a list of all the schools he thought would suit me. He even categorized them based on my academic standings as "Safety", "50/50", "Reach", and "Super Reach". He helped me strategize on my entrance essays and advised me on how best to fill out my applications and financial aid forms. When all was said and done, out of the 10 schools I applied to, I was accepted to 9, including Columbia University, and wait-listed at one. I was even accepted to ALL of my "Super Reach" schools, and offered prestigious scholarships at 4 of the schools. Best of all, I recieved nearly full rides at almost every single school. Without College Match, I could never have gotten into the phenomenal college that I will be attending this fall.

A. Lee
(2007 College Match client admitted to Columbia University)

Full Service Package.

This is for students that are beginning the college planning process and who are considering a range of colleges. This service provides full support in terms of finding the right colleges, academic coaching (grades and entrance tests, SAT, ACT, etc.). These clients require help developing extra-curricular activities, including performing arts, advanced scholarship, and leadership skills. Special needs or talents such as performing arts or sports that require further development or assistance. Has done a lot of the research on their own; student is motivated and writes essays easily; extra-curricular activities have depth and focus. Student works well independently and requires some coaching.

Contact us to schedule an initial consultation: david@collegematchus.com - (877) 658-4400 or (206) 799-4986

I don't think I would have gotten into Georgetown without College Match. David really helped me to strategize and plan for the admissions process by showcasing my talents and activities. The positive attitude and "the sky is the limits" ideas made the application process easy for me, and I can't imagine being accepted to highly selective schools without him.

Joseph Drouin
(2007 College Match client admitted to Georgetown University)

Performing Arts Package ($4,200).

This package is for clients with significant skills in the areas of drama, music, musical theater, dance. Our nationally-recognized performing arts consultants work with your student to identify the most suitable college matches and to develop a performing arts portfolio that highlights key skills that both liberal arts and performing arts programs value in their admission processes. This includes guidance in developing a portfolio and auditioning including, a performing arts resume, selection of monologue pieces, recordings, video to be presented to admission committees. Performing arts programs are among the most difficult to gain admission to and this service looks at the student from a holistic standpoint by aligning life goals with performing arts schools. Includes up to 17 hours of consultant's time.

Contact us to schedule an initial consultation: david@collegematchus.com - (877) 658-4400 or (206) 799-4986

Thanks again David I would never have made it through the application process let alone getting into a decent school if it had not been for all of your help and dedication THANKS SO MUCH.

Meaghan (Mills College First Year)

College Application Academy.

Each August, College Match offers an intensive, three-day College Application Academy, for rising seniors. As an alternative to the months of stress and anxiety surrounding the college application process. At the end of these three days, students who take advantage of this opportunity will have developed a final list of schools to which to apply, designed to match the strengths of the student's application profile; polished all of their application essays and personal statements; submitted their applications to most or all of the schools on their list. In other words, students who attend the Academy can be done with their college applications before the start of senior year. Moreover, based on our track record, Academy participants can take comfort in the knowledge that they enjoy more than a 90% chance that they will be admitted to at least one of their top choices. This is an excellent opportunity, one which will be limited to only 15 participants.

For exact dates and locations please contact us at david@collegematchus.com - (877) 658-4400 or (206) 799-4986

Dear David,

Jacob is now at Willamette, having a wonderful time so far, enjoying both the education and the social life. The school did a wonderful orientation, both for parents and students and Rion and I are going down for parents and family weekend in Oct.

Thank you again so very much.

Lauren D.

Intermediate Package ($2,000).

For those clients that have a fairly high knowledge of college admission process, having done a lot of the research on their own; student is motivated and writes essays easily; extra-curricular activities have depth and focus. Student works well independently and requires some coaching. Includes five hours of one-on-one phone consultation with admission strategist and tools that are included in our Do-it-Yourself kit includes: activities resume, visits guide, cover letter to teachers for recommendations, resumes to build a portfolio (performing arts, visual arts, and sports) and an application checklist.

david@collegematchus.com - (877) 658-4400 or (206) 799-4986

David Montesano has assisted me greatly. From putting together a stellar application. to helping me get into the collages of my choice. My application was so good I got into schools I didn't even finish applying to.

My essay helped me recieve a diversity scholarship from Linfield College and a leadership scholarship form Gonzaga University. I believe that the process was a tremendous help and played a big part in helping me to polish my applications.

Tatiana (early decision admit to University of Puget Sound)

Do-It-Yourself Kit ($500).

This kit is for clients who've already mastered the research on colleges and wish to have our help preparing a list of colleges, focusing their application and essays and/or double-checking their assumptions. This includes a personalized evaluation of all data including grades, test scores, writing samples and list of colleges. It includes an evaluation of the list and a written suggestions for improving admission chances including, resumes for special talent portfolio (performing arts, sports), activities resume, visits guide, cover letter to teachers for recommendations, application checklist. The kit will help you shine as an applicant to the colleges that you choose!

david@collegematchus.com - (877) 658-4400 or (206) 799-4986

Again I want to thank you for your help through the process of the next chapter of life! It was awesome to work with somebody who listened to my interests and concerns, got to know who I am as an individual, and hand-picked schools that are accurate matches. Without your help I wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to learn about so many colleges - colleges that offer study abroad programs, independent learning curriculums.. And of course, after choosing these schools, the help I received in properly applying was phenomenal as well. Thanks again.

E. Tramonte
Early Action/Early Decision 2006, College Match client
(acceptances include: Hampshire, Marlboro, and Whittier colleges)

College Admission Essay Service ($500).

While writing the undergraduate application essay can be daunting, colleges identify the essay as the most important part of a student's application after grades and class rank. A successful essay makes a strong, personal connection with the admission officer reading your file. College Match's writing coach is an award winning creative writing instructor who not only helps bring out the best in each student. While we do not write essays for our students, we help generate ideas, craft essays and ultimately help them find their authentic voice.

david@collegematchus.com - (877) 658-4400 or (206) 799-4986

Just wanted to let you know two good things:

1) Michael got into Seattle U and The University of Portland. That makes him 7 for 7. The only one that he hasn't heard from is Evergreen.

2) Michael found out today that Whittier is offering him a $14,000 scholarship. It is renewable for 4 years.

Thanks so much for your help! We are singing your praises to everyone we know.

Tracy and Tom
Early Action/Early Decision 2006, College Match Parents

Waitlist/ Deferral Strategy ($500).

If you are on a wait list or deferred from early admission to regular admission by your favorite college you may wish to seek advice on the best way to reverse this course. There are steps that you may take to reverse this action and gain control of your situation. Our nationally-recognized admission strategists can help. We offer a thorough evaluation of your situation and advice on next steps by phone and email.

david@collegematchus.com - (877) 658-4400 or (206) 799-4986

Dave Montesano was most concerned with helping me to find a college that best fit my learning style and personality. Dave Montesano went to great lengths to explore many colleges with me.

I wanted to attend an institution where I would have personal attention from faculty. Dave Montesano introduced me to Willamette University which has a 10:1 student—faculty ratio.

My four years at Willamette University were amazing! Willamette was a perfect match and I learned more about myself and the world than I ever expected!

I do not believe I would have chosen Willamette University without the help of Dave Montesano. He was committed to guiding me to a school that met my needs academically and socially. The results of his efforts were a successful match between me and Willamette University.

Nicole F., BA, Sociology,
Willamette University, 2004
1621 40th Ave. NW
Salem, OR 97304


For further information please contact:
david@collegematchus.com
1-877-658-4400


It was awesome to work with somebody who listened to my interests and concerns…

~ E. Tramonte

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