Robert Powers
College Consultant & LGBTQ+ College Search Expert
Grab your compass and your pack.
On the journey to college,
I'll guide you through the dark.
I'm a college expert who helps teens discover their best options and chart a smooth course to arrive at their favorite campuses.
My students are luminaries, and I guide them through every step, from the college search to college essays, right up to the final moment when it's time to press submit.
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My Past Results
luminaries personally guided.
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of luminaries go to one of their top 3 schools.
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says a smooth college process helped at-home dynamics.
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The College Torch Promise
Every senior finishes applications before winter break so they can enjoy the holidays!
Are you a luminary?
Luminaries are college explorers.
The intrepid students I guide tend to share these traits:
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Scholars:
Luminaries love learning, even if they like learning in their own way.
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Inclusive:
Luminaries are different, and they're allies to others who are different.
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Explorers:
Luminaries are searching for that amazing, just-right campus.
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Driven:
Luminaries motivate themselves to take action.
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Kind:
Luminaries care about the world, its people, and its problems.
Your Journey
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Features from the Blog
Services
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The College Application Program is a completely personalized one-one consulting program where you’ll discover your ideal college, craft your best-fit college list, and walk a clear-cut path through your college tasks. I provide start-to-finish guidance on every task and essay.
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You can still become a luminary without being a College Hero. Other options include group programs, essay-only or college search packages, or hourly Power Planning Sessions.
About Me
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Robert by the Numbers
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300+ students personally guided
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50 college visits, conferences, and other events each year
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10+ years working with students
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4 professional memberships:
IECA (Professional Tier), HECA, NACAC, WACAC -
4 educational non-profit board positions
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3 years (maximum terms) application reader for the national, highly selective Coca-Cola Scholarship
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2 publications, including the chapter on LGBTQ+ students in NACAC's national textbook for counselors (coming 2024)
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2 degrees from Johns Hopkins (B.A. + M.A.)
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1 National Pride Grant (2023)
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1 national advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ students founded (IECs for Human Rights)
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1 of a small handful of consultants nationally with special expertise guiding LGBTQ+ students to happy colleges
My Values
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Authenticity:
Reach success by being yourself.
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College fit:
Find the school where you'll thrive.
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Fun:
Let's laugh and be real people.
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Accountability:
Let’s plan, track, and communicate to keep your stress down.
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Mentorship:
You're in the driver's seat, and I'm your guide.
Affiliations
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Luminaries can achieve anything!
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Having Robert guide me through the college process turned a terrifying prospect into something completely manageable.
When my admissions result was released, surprisingly, I did not feel stress or apprehension unlike many of my friends who were counting down the days, as Robert had helped me create a list of colleges I was excited to attend no matter what.