College Counseling
1,700 +
families supported across four continents over nearly 20 years, guiding students from middle school through young adulthood.
15
to 25 students per counselor at Interface, versus an industry average of 60–100, enabling deeper relationships.
50 +
of the world’s most selective universities represented, with students placed at every Ivy League institution.
Journey
By high school, the pressure is no longer subtle.
For families facing the college admissions process, the process can feel increasingly complex, where each decision carries weight and the path forward is not always clear. What is often misunderstood is where the real risk lies. It is not a lack of achievement, but a lack of clarity.
Students are high-performing, deeply committed, and surrounded by opportunity, yet that alone is no longer enough. The admissions landscape has fundamentally shifted. It is more competitive, less predictable, and defined by expectations that extend well beyond what appears on paper.
At Interface, we see students who are accomplished on paper but struggle to articulate their meaning, value and purpose in life.. They have learned how to succeed academically, but not how to define a clear point of view about their lives. In a landscape where intelligence is assumed, a strong sense of self matters.
Interface approaches this differently by treating college admissions as the outcome of a deeper process of development and positioning. Through structured guidance, we empower students to clarify their identity and direction early, so that each academic choice, activity, and experience builds with intention over time.
Alongside that work, we guide every step of the admissions process with precision, ensuring that each element reflects not just what a student has done, but how they think and who they are becoming. The result is a process that is both strategic and aligned, leading to a compelling application and a student who moves forward with clarity and confidence.
Services
We work with students across the full arc of their high school years, guiding each stage of academic, extracurricular, and personal development while shaping a thoughtful, well-positioned path through the college admissions process.
Full Service College Counseling
Comprehensive, end-to-end guidance spanning early academic and extracurricular planning through final application strategy, positioning, and submission
Writing & Narrative Development
Intensive, individualized support to help students articulate their experiences, perspective, and voice with clarity and authenticity across all application materials
Academic Performance & Well-Being Coaching
Targeted support to strengthen focus, resilience, and consistency, helping students manage pressure and perform at a high level over time
Customized College Tours
Thoughtfully curated campus visits designed around the student’s interests, goals, and evolving college list to inform stronger decision-making
Interface–USC Marshall Summer Program
Exclusive academic and leadership experience for high school students, offering early exposure to university-level expectations and environments
Additional Advisory Services
Specialized guidance for boarding school, transfer, and graduate school admissions, tailored to each student’s path and objectives
TESTIMONIALS
Real transformation is best described by the families and students who experience it.
Case Studies
Success is not a moment but a progression. These stories highlight the developmental journey behind exceptional outcomes.
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EXPERTISE
Interface is unique among counseling services, offering a true partnership of American and global expertise. Our veteran educators have spent years as counselors, admissions officers, and teachers at selective universities and high schools around the world, providing unique insights into the application process
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