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Questions About College Admissions?
College & Company, owned and operated by Beth Payer, is an independent college admissions consulting practice in Saratoga Springs, NY. Since 2013, the practice's college admissions planning options have been designed to increase confidence and reduce stress for high school students and their families. Beth takes a genuine interest students as unique individuals, and believes that there is a college match for everyone. Combining her understanding of student development with knowledge of college admissions, students are empowered to discover and apply to schools which best fit their objectives, personality, and potential. The singular goal in our work together is to facilitate a proactive process which leads to a student's admission to a college or university where they will thrive. 


What to expect from college & company

  • Personal attention
  • The latest information on trends in admissions
  • Strategic thinking - knowing what matters in college admissions, and how to make a plan
  • Professionalism and integrity
  • A wealth of resources
  • Valuable tools to keep you on track
  • A fresh perspective and an open mind
  • Respect for your family's objectives, personally and financially
  • Honest, kindly-presented feedback
  • Fun!  Yes... applying to college can be fun!

"The work I have done with College & Company has not only excited me 
about the college process but has given me an idea of where to start. 
I went from being clueless, to knowing what colleges best fit my interests 
and personality. This was all achieved in a very positive and relaxed 
environment. I now know what type of college would be the best fit for 
me and can't wait to start visiting schools in the spring."  - SSHS Student


What is a college admissions consultant?  And why hire one?

A College Admissions Consultant works privately with students and families outside of school, building upon the important work that's already happening with a student's Guidance Counselor. Educational consultants offer time, resources, and information which is helpful to many families for a wide variety of their own reasons. Those reasons might include: seeking additional information, wanting a neutral party to work with their teen, staying organized, strengthening the application, building the college list, and seeking assistance in special circumstances. While many families do just fine on their own, and even enjoy the challenge, others feel that some extra help is needed. It all depends upon your objectives, and how you feel about approaching the college admissions process. Just as applying to college is about making a match, so is working with an educational consultant. Learn more about the benefits of hiring an independent educational consultant here. You are invited to Contact Beth to request a complimentary consultation.

Memberships: IECA - Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Member
NYSACAC - New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling
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[email protected]
(518) 928-4646  

College & Company LLC
125 Lake Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866



"Thanks to College & Company, potential stress in our household was greatly reduced, and the college application process became a positive experience.  Beth takes the time to fully understand students as individuals, and that showed in the list of colleges that our daughter ultimately applied to. By working with College & Company, our daughter knew exactly what she needed to do, and how to present herself in the best possible light to Admissions offices. At the same time, I felt fully informed as a parent, seeing deadlines and to-dos in regular progress reports. Throughout the entire process, Beth was straightforward, yet encouraging. She guides, without taking over. This approach allowed our daughter to own her college admissions process, and to move forward with confidence."    - SSHS Parent