Zelda Thomas Academic & College Consulting
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With over 2000 colleges and universities to choose from, the process can feel overwhelming.
I’m here to help.
Hi I am Zelda Thomas.
As a college counselor, I work with students from eighth grade through senior year, helping them build a strong academic and extracurricular path. Together, we choose the right courses, make their summers count, find colleges that truly fit, explore programs and internships, and write essays that are authentic and compelling.
As a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, I collaborate with respected colleagues nationwide to provide informed, up-to-date guidance and the strongest possible outcomes for your student.
Not every student knows yet what makes them remarkable.
That is where I come in.
Most college counselors can help with deadlines and college lists. Very few have spent their careers doing what I have: teaching students at elite high schools how ideas are formed, how language works, and how to say something that genuinely matters. I am also a writer. I attended Sarah Lawrence and Columbia, spent summers at Harvard, lived inside Yale and Williams for stretches of time, and have built real relationships with admissions officers at schools across the country. I know what these schools are looking for because I have been inside them.
My job is to help your student present themselves so compellingly that the right school cannot say no.
No anxiety. No noise. Just the work that gets them in.
WHAT WE DO
Zelda Thomas College Counseling is devoted to helping students plan and prepare for college admissions. We believe that there are great college options for every student, and we can help you get there. From high school academic and extracurricular program strategies to identifying colleges, to hitting the “send” button on the application, to making the final college choice. Everyone needs something a bit different, so we tailor services to your needs. Let us know how we can help!
ABOUT ZELDA
Zelda holds a M.Ed from Teachers College, Columbia University and completed her College Counseling certification at the University of San Diego. She taught high school English at The Blake School in Minneapolis and Stamford High School in Connecticut and has been coaching students and editing essays for over 20 years. Born in Mexico and having lived around the world, she has a rare eye for what makes a student truly stand out because she knows firsthand what interesting, curious, globally minded people look like. She brings that perspective to every student she works with.
Galit Talby, Mercer Island, WA
Maya really enjoyed working with Zelda. Her essay turned out great, and she was thrilled to be admitted Early Decision to Boston University.
Maya Talby, Mercer Island HS
Paul Chapman, NYC, NY
Working with Zelda made the college process feel much less overwhelming. She helped me stay organized, think more clearly about my interests, and present myself in a way that felt authentic.
Paul Chapman, Packard HS
Lisa Driver, Stamford,CT
Zelda brought clarity and calm to what can be a very stressful process. Her thoughtful guidance helped our daughter stay focused, confident, and on track every step of the way.
Kara Driver, Stamford HS