We Can Help Your
Teen Achieve College Admissions Success Without the Overwhelm
Our Signature College Roadmap Program Has Guided Hundreds of Teens to Top Choice Colleges and Helped Them Earn 40+ Million
in Scholarships...
We work one-on-one with high school students, 9th through 12th grade, to help them:
Discover their values
Develop a vision for high school success
Curate a standout college application portfolio
Research and build a list of best-fit colleges
& Write authentic and engaging college essays
With our program, we solve the 3 biggest problems
most families face during the college process...
1. Not Knowing Where to Start
Our Solution: We provide families with a clear roadmap of what to expect and what to do, ensuring a smooth and organized college admissions journey.
2. Worrying About Paying for College
Our Solution: We strategically match students with the best-fit colleges that are most likely to give them scholarships based on their portfolio and vision , making higher education accessible and reducing financial worries for families.
3. Rising Family Tensions Over College
Our Solution: Having been through the college process three times personally and countless time professionally, we understand the family dynamic and help teens take ownership of the process, relieving parents from the power struggles that often come with the college process.
Hear What Our Clients Have to Say
"At a time when all my peers were stressing and worrying about applications and last minute deadlines, I felt calm and secure in the timeline and plan I had created for myself, and the support that I had."
-Maleia G.
"As a recent graduate from high school, I can say that Dr. Pamela not only aided my college search significantly, but also my high school experience. From assisting in picking classes, scholarships, summer programs and colleges, she supported my growth throughout high school and allowed me to take charge of my experience."
-William M.
"Before working with Compass, I hadn’t even narrowed down my top choices or done much research into which schools would truly be best for me. They helped me develop a more structured, organized plan for applying to colleges. Ultimately, I was able to get into almost all the schools where I applied, including my top choice!
-Adeola A.
"Dr. Ellis and her team at Compass College Advisory have been a blessing for our family. They offer a comprehensive, supportive, and student-centered approach to college planning that has made a world of difference for our son. "
-Angela S.
"Dr. Pamela and her team were a huge help in getting my daughter and I organized and able to manage the college application process without a lot of unnecessary stress or family strife. Dr. Pamela and her team set up a good system and structure that ensured my daughter kept up with the various tasks and to-dos while also keeping me in the loop."
-Lynn. P
"As a working parent, I felt as if I was falling short in supporting my daughter because I did not have the time to dedicate to learning the details of the process. I would recommend Compass’ services because they really get to know your child, their desires, and interests so that they can help them find a college that is the best fit for them. "
"I had many friends who had regular fights with their children over meeting deadlines, creating college lists, and revising essays. We didn’t have any of that because Compass provided a structure for our daughter to do those things herself. In this way, the Compass team helped preserve our relationship with our daughter in an otherwise stressful time."
I think we all would be totally lost without their help! The Compass team has a unique blend of knowledge and resources that are invaluable when your child is applying for college, and they use a systematic and realistic approach that helps the students and parents to remain grounded throughout the process.”
How to Get Started
1
Fill out our interest form below to schedule a quick call with one of our team members
2
Watch our Compass Informational video with your family to prepare for your call with Dr. Pamela
3
Meet with Dr. Pamela and receive your unique college roadmap plan to start working with us!
About Dr. Pamela Ellis
Pamela Ellis, MBA, PhD—The Education DoctorⓇ:— is an award-winning educational consultant whose experience includes advising school districts, community organizations, and institutes of higher education.
She is the host of “Keep C.A.L.M. for Moms” – a show to discuss what it means to educate the next generation of leaders with grace and ease.
She has visited more than 500 colleges and universities to gain insight into their varying cultures and to explore the range of academic and social opportunities available to students on campus. Her research areas include high school to college transition, parent engagement, African-American males in education, and college completion.
She is a highly sought-after speaker and author of the best-selling book What to Know Before They Go: College Edition, which helps school leaders, counselors, mentors and parents/caregivers support teens toward higher education success.
Dr. Pamela graduated from Stanford University and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and she earned a doctorate from the Stanford University School of Education.