About

Rebecca Chabrow: Expert Guidance for the Modern College Landscape

In an increasingly complex and competitive admissions landscape, Rebecca Chabrow provides families with a sophisticated, data-driven approach to college counseling. With over 15 years of experience across public, private, and international IB World schools, Rebecca has built a reputation for turning a student’s unique narrative into a compelling case for admission at the world’s most selective institutions.

A Proven Track Record of Success

Rebecca’s methodology is rooted in early intervention and meticulous strategy. By beginning the process as early as 9th grade, she helps students build authentic profiles that align with institutional priorities. Her results speak for themselves:

Elite Placements: Successfully guided students to the Ivy League and Tier-1 institutions, including Princeton, Penn, Yale, Brown, UChicago, Amherst, Williams, WashU, Barnard, and NYU.
93% Top-Choice Acceptance Rate: A testament to her ability to balance ambitious reach schools with strategic list-building.
Advocacy for All Profiles: Rebecca specializes in "narrative building," successfully placing students across the academic spectrum into top-ranked universities.

Specialized Dual Expertise: Jewish Life & International Admissions

Rebecca offers a unique value proposition for families navigating specific cultural or geographic needs:

Leader in Jewish Campus Life: As the creator of the JSIG College Database and a participant in the Symposium on Antisemitism in Higher Education (alongside Ivy League leadership), Rebecca provides unparalleled insight into the current climate and resources for Jewish students on North American campuses.
UK and International Specialist: Having visited over 60 international universities and served as a counselor at an IB World School in Europe, Rebecca is an expert in UK (UCAS) admissions and English-taught programs in Israel and Europe. She helps students navigate the distinct requirements of global applications, from personal statements to specialized entrance exams.

Innovation & National Leadership

Rebecca is a recognized voice in the professional counseling community. She frequently presents at the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) alongside Directors of Admission from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maryland.

She has developed a suite of proprietary tools for her clients, including a curated directory of 500+ MOOCs for interest exploration and AI-enhanced campus profile systems that help students write more impactful, school-specific essays.

Education & Professional Credentials

Graduate Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction (UCLA Extension)
MA in School Counseling (Montclair State University)
BA in Interpersonal Communications (University of Delaware)
Institutional Knowledge: Personally visited 150+ US Colleges and 60+ International Universities.

"My priority is ensuring every student finds a path that honors their individual potential, whether they are aiming for the Ivy League, a flagship public university, or a specialized trade program."