O U R S E R V I C E S
College Counseling
Personalized Guidance for Every Step
Student-athletes deserve a college path that matches their ambition. Our expert counselors offer individualized, hands-on support to help students and families take control of the process and move forward with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
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College Counseling
Personalized College Strategy
A customized roadmap aligning academics, athletics, recruiting timelines, and personal goals so every decision is intentional and informed.
1:1 College Counseling
Individualized guidance through school selection, recruiting strategy, applications, essays, and decisions, supported by athletic advising and mentorship as needed.
Continued Support
Ongoing partnership with student-athletes and families, including mentorship and NIL education, to navigate recruiting, academics, and long-term development with confidence.
O U R A P P R O A C H
A Comprehensive, Student-Athlete–Centered Approach
Polaris Student Athlete Consulting delivers integrated support through 1:1 college counseling, athletic advising, and student-athlete mentorship, paired with access to our NIL consulting team. Together, these services address every facet of the modern student-athlete journey, ensuring families receive coordinated, informed guidance in today’s evolving college athletics landscape.
We design a customized college roadmap for each student-athlete, aligning academic profile, athletic goals, recruiting timeline, and personal priorities. This strategic foundation is informed by college counseling and athletic advising so every decision is intentional, well-timed, and aligned with long-term goals.
Personalized College Strategy
Student-athletes receive hands-on, individualized college counseling throughout the application process, from school selection and recruiting strategy to essays, deadlines, and final decisions. Athletic advisors and mentors collaborate as needed to ensure academic plans, recruiting dynamics, and personal development remain aligned.
1:1 College Counseling & Application Guidance
Student-Athlete Mentorship & Ongoing Support
We serve as a trusted partner to student-athletes and families, providing advocacy, clear communication, and ongoing mentorship as students navigate recruiting, academics, NIL education, and life beyond high school. With access to our NIL consulting team, student-athletes gain the knowledge and perspective needed to make informed, responsible decisions that support both immediate opportunities and long-term success.
Balancing Recruiting and Admissions Timelines
Student athletes have two calendars to manage: recruiting and admissions. The challenge is making sure application deadlines, test dates, and official visits don’t conflict with showcases, tournaments, or coach communications. POLARIS helps families build a customized timeline that keeps both processes aligned, so no opportunity slips through the cracks.
The journey doesn’t end with acceptance letters. For student athletes, transitioning to college means adjusting to a higher level of play, increased academic rigor, and new responsibilities. We prepare students with strategies for time management, self-advocacy, and communication with professors and coaches so they enter college confident and ready to succeed both in and out of competition.