Elite College Admissions Strategy
from a Yale-Trained Advisor
Helping Ambitious Maine Students Craft Distinctive Applications to the Nation’s Most Selective Universities
Yale M.A.R.c. Philosophy ‘16
and a #1 Bestselling Author
Students Admitted to Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, and many more of the nation’s most selective colleges, often with significant merit-based scholarships and reduced stress
Yale-Educated Strategy, Maine Roots: Laurens Colson is Bringing an Elite College Admissions Consultancy to Portland, with a Decade’s Experience
My students have consistently earned offers from Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, and many more of the nation’s most selective universities.
As a #1 Best-selling Author and Yale Alum, I’m seeking to bring elite college admissions strategy home to Maine with a white glove approach to an applications strategy and writing consultancy. Because I work with only a small number of students each year, every application receives the careful, strategic attention required for elite outcomes in 2026.
I guide families through every stage of the admissions process, from early strategic planning to final essay drafts. The goal isn’t simply to assemble an impressive résumé, but to ensure that an admissions officer can immediately recognize the intellectual character of the student behind the application. When your child’s file reaches the desk of a reader at a school like Northwestern or Bowdoin, it will feel coherent, distinctive, and alive with genuine curiosity: the kind of application that compels an admissions officer to advocate for the student.
If this approach resonates with your family, I warmly invite you to connect. Scroll down to the contact section below, let me know about you, your child, and your goals so that we can review what that journey looks like and develop a tailored plan to reach that exciting next chapter in your child’s life story.
"The admissions process has become a business where dollars don't always equate to success.
Laurens is the exception.
He is an empathetic, intuitive strategist who provided the research and structure our daughter needed. Thanks to his mentorship and insight, she found her ideal fit and is now a senior at Cornell University."
— Jasmine K.
Former Client
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“Working with Laurens has been one of the best parts of my college process. He’s the kind of counselor who always shows up for you. When I felt stressed or confused, he knew how to break things down in a way that actually made sense. He listens, adapts, and never makes you feel like another student on a list.
What really stood out was how he pushed me without ever overwhelming me. He helped me take big, messy ideas and turn them into clear essays I felt proud of. He caught things I’d never have noticed myself, asking the right questions to bring out my real voice. It felt like he genuinely cared about my story and my goals.
I always felt like I had someone in my corner. He checked in, gave quick feedback, and kept me on track even when life got crazy. Any student who works with him is set up for success.
I can honestly say I wouldn't be where I am without Laurens’ help. Highly recommended!”
— Justin C.
Former Student
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In the modern admissions world, every week matters. Don’t delay. I’m on your side, but spots are limited.
Let’s make sure your child is a part of the cohort with high-powered, locally-accountable guidance.
