EXPERT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELING
College counseling, not college consulting. I am Rebecca Chabrow, the founder of World Class College Counseling. I utilize professional counseling techniques to minimize stress and maximize success by getting to know your student on a deeply personal level and helping them craft a compelling narrative that stands out to best-fit colleges.
Recent Acceptances
Amherst • Barnard • Berkeley • Brandeis • Brown • Bryn Mawr • BU • Bucknell • Cambridge • CMC • Columbia • Cornell • Dickinson • Durham • F&M • Florida • GWU • Georgetown • GA Tech • JHU • LSE • Maryland • Michigan • Middlebury • Northeastern • Northwestern • NYU • Oberlin • Rice • Spelman • Tufts • UCL • UCLA • UMiami • UNC • UPenn • USC • WashU • Williams • Yale
and more!
About
Holding an MA in School Counseling and a UCLA Graduate Certificate with Distinction, Rebecca brings specialized expertise in Jewish campus life, international student admissions and pursuing degrees abroad.
Supported by innovative proprietary tools and first-hand insights from visiting over 250 universities globally and connecting with admissions leaders, she ensures every student finds a tailored path that honors their unique potential.
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Rebecca Chabrow, Founder
Rebecca Chabrow is an accomplished college counselor with over 15 years of experience across public, private, religious, boarding, and international IB World Schools, offering a sophisticated, data-driven approach to higher education admissions.
Grounded in her background in school counseling and interpersonal communication, she combines empathetic, student-centered guidance with early strategic planning and authentic narrative building to successfully place applicants into elite Tier-1 and Ivy League institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between a college counselor and a college consultant?
Unlike generic consultants who rely on assembly-line checklists, my approach is rooted in my professional counseling background. I focus on deeply understanding your child’s unique personality, values, and motivations to build an authentic, stress-free, and highly competitive application strategy.
2. When is the best time to hire a private college admissions counselor?
While I start working with families at any point in high school, starting in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade is ideal. Early planning allows us to strategically optimize academic profiles, develop meaningful extracurricular leadership, and craft a compelling narrative well before deadlines.
3. How does private college counseling help my child stand out?
I pair deep personal insights about your student with insider knowledge of university admissions. By uncovering leadership qualities and unique life experiences your child might overlook, I translate their authentic background into a compelling, high-impact application profile.
4. Do you help students applying to Ivy League and highly selective universities?
Yes. I have a strong track record of placing students at elite institutions, including Princeton, Brown, UPenn, Northwestern, and international powerhouses like Cambridge. I help students bypass generic essay tropes to present unforgettable narratives at any selectivity level.
5. How do we get started with World Class College Counseling?
Click the button below to Schedule a Free Consultation. I respond within one business day to discuss your student's goals, answer your questions, and determine the best counseling roadmap for your family.