JDK College Consulting

College Admissions. Career Direction. College Affordability.

One advisor. One plan. Four years of strategic guidance.

In an age of AI, algorithms, and generic advice, your family deserves a real human who knows your child, understands the admissions landscape, and has spent nearly two decades helping students find colleges that are both admissions fits and financial fits.

Helping ambitious families navigate academics, activities, career exploration, admissions, and the true cost of college.

What I Have That Most Consultants Don't

  • Nearly 20 years in admissions and counseling
  • Former Director of College Counseling at a private Manhattan High School
  • 2,000+ families advised
  • Deep financial aid and affordability expertise
  • Enterprise-level experience at Collegewise and CAP
  • Visited 350+ colleges
  • Admissions + affordability in one advisor

What People Are Saying about JDK

“Joe was great, extremely knowledgeable about the college process. It prevented a lot of the parent and child stress my friends told me they experienced.”
— Kristen B. (parent, Scotch Plains, NJ)
“The JDK program saved me a lot of stress, and since my parents both work full time, it would have been difficult for them to help me otherwise. Plus, I got into my top choice school!”
— Meghan H. (student, Westfield, NJ)
“Joe simplified the process and was able to get the kids (quadruplets!) organized and on a schedule so they could meet deadlines. I think the fact that he isn’t a parent making demands on them really worked. It took so much stress out of the college application process for me. That alone is priceless!”
— Meg O. (parent, Verona, NJ)