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Personal Statement Help

Craft captivating essays and personal statements.

College Fit Research

Find schools that match your academic interests.

Application Assistance

Extracurricular Guidance

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At Reams College Consulting, we guide high school students through the college application process, ensuring they present their unique talents and abilities to potential colleges.

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For 14 years Gail Reams has been serving as an independent college consultant, helping high school students with the college application process. She is a Duke grad with a BA in English and Education and an MA in English from UNC-G with a 4.0 GPA.

We specialize in college consulting, helping students with applications, personal statements, and finding the right colleges that fit their academic goals and interests.

Testimonies:

"I am so pleased to inform you that Annabel Lee just found out this evening that she has been accepted into Brown. Thank you again for all your input and help with her essays; I am sure that played a big part in her being accepted." ---Danyelle S.

"Hey, Mrs. Reams! I was accepted to Duke!!!!!! Thank you so much for your help; I really appreciate all that you did. I can't wait to join everyone on campus!" ---Noah L.

"Mrs. Reams, I am pleased to tell you that I have been ACCEPTED to Dartmouth College with a full scholarship! I am thrilled to be able to have an Ivy League education with no out-of-pocket expenses or large loans. Since all applicants had top-notch grades, there is little doubt that my essay allowed me to only one of the only 27 transfer students who were admitted out of nearly 1000 applicants." ---Graham O.

The following colleges to which my students have been accepted are all ranked by US News within the top 100 colleges in 2025 in the United States; the rankings and the percentage of those applying who were accepted are listed as follows:

Duke University (6) = 7%

Johns Hopkins University (6) = 8%

Northwestern University (6) = 7%

University of Pennsylvania (10) = 6%

Brown University (13) = 5%

Columbia University (13) = 4%

Davidson College (14) = 14%

Dartmouth College (15) = 6%

UCLA (15) = 9%

University of North Carolina - CH (27) = 19%

University of Florida (30) = 24%,

University of Texas at Austin (30) = 29%

University of Illinois-Champaign (33) = 44%

Ohio State University (41) = 51%

University of Maryland (44) = 45%

Purdue University (46) = 50%

University of Washington (46) = 43%,

Florida State University (54) = 25%,

North Carolina State University (58) = 40%

University of Miami (63) = 19%

Tulane University (63) = 15%

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (70) = 59%

Syracuse University (73) =42%

Indiana University (73) = 80%

Clemson University (80) = 49%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (86) = 57%

University of South Florida (91) = 41%

Baylor University (91) = 51%

Florida International University (98) = 59%

University of Colorado (98) 81%

Yeshiva University (98) = 64%

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Our Services

Expert guidance for high school students navigating the college application process with confidence and clarity. Help with the following services is offered:

Provided Questionnaires for Parents and Student

Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays: Brainstorming and Editing

How to Compose a List of Reach, Match, and Likely Colleges

Help Answering Questions on the Common App

Weekly One-on-One Personalized Zoom Calls Reviewing Tasks

Provided a Customized Excel File for Comparing Research Data for All Colleges

Understanding Critical Criteria for Acceptance at Top Colleges

Advice for scheduling SAT/ACT Tests and Test Optional Decision

Advice for Selecting Best Extracurricular Activities

Advice about Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision

Interview Preparation

Help Creating an Outstanding Resume