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.
My Past Results
luminaries personally guided.
of luminaries go to one of their top 3 schools.
says a smooth college process helped at-home dynamics.
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:
Scholars:
Luminaries love learning, even if they like learning in their own way.
Inclusive:
Luminaries are different, and they're allies to others who are different.
Explorers:
Luminaries are searching for that amazing, just-right campus.
Driven:
Luminaries motivate themselves to take action.
Kind:
Luminaries care about the world, its people, and its problems.
Your Journey
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Services
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.
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.
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About Me
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
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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
Authenticity:
Reach success by being yourself.
College fit:
Find the school where you'll thrive.
Fun:
Let's laugh and be real people.
Accountability:
Let’s plan, track, and communicate to keep your stress down.
Mentorship:
You're in the driver's seat, and I'm your guide.
Affiliations
Luminaries can achieve anything!
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.
