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College Tours, Planning and Workshops

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We are recognized leaders in the profession of college counseling and have worked with high school and college students for over 40 years. We teach future college admission counselors at UCLA and together we have over 100 combined years of expertise and leadership in every phase of college planning.

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Campus Tours

Our college planning peers trust us to lead their students on college tours as we guide them through an educational experience.

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College Planning

Experience one-on-one sessions and with the family. Our customized planning services are simply unrivaled.

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Workshops

Register for an immersive and complete workshop as we dive in and explore the finer details of the college decision.

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CAMPUS TOURS

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Lean on decades of college planning experience with Athens Advisors certified college counselors. Click on the link below to learn more about registering for a tour.

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"Our sophomore went on this tour not knowing any of the other kids. This was his first experience with a tour like this. Before the tour, he was judging universities based on their logos. He started to enjoy the tour from the first day. He started texting me about universities he was excited about because of their locations, size and programs offered. He made new friends on the tour. Some from his school, and some from other schools. He talked about how much fun Doug and the tour bus driver were. Our son loved the tour!”

WENDY R. – PARENT OF 2021 CLASS STUDENT

"It made me understand the value/importance of stepping physically onto campus. Before this I had no idea what college was like and how and what to look for when looking at colleges and I was able to walk away with colleges that I wanted to go to and not go to. I did not understand how important it was to visit the campus."

ANONYMOUS STUDENT – ATHENS ADVISORS’ SOCAL 2020 TOUR

"Peggy Hock has advised all four of our children on their college choice. Our children are all very different in their interests, abilities and strengths and weaknesses. The oldest has graduated and is working in tech. We fully embrace Peggy’s approach of making them high achievers by finding a college where they can succeed, and feel comfortable and yet challenged. That is not always the most selective place. So far, so good. As Peggy says, it is all about fit. Peggy was always most professional in her interactions with us. We recommend Peggy and her approach without reservation."

D & M. MARTIN

"Athens Advisors understands each student is different. The service they offered was completely tailored to my son's personality, educational strengths, and desires for the future. From the in-person personality profile, to listening to my son's thoughts on school size, athletics etc., Athens Advisors spent a lot of time listening to my son before offering guidance. Because Athens Advisors is so in tune with the application timeline, my son was finished with his college application process when many of his friends were just beginning. It had been decades since I applied to college, so I didn't know where to start. For the parents and the student, Athens Advisors eliminated all the stress and challenges involved in navigating the college application process. To top it off, Athens Advisors hosted a very informative meeting regarding financial aid. My son's grades were slightly higher than average, but not great. Yet, thanks to the guidance of Athens Advisors, he was accepted to at least 5 desirable universities. If you're looking for a team that will make the college application process personal, professional, stress-free and successful, I'd highly recommend Athens Advisors."

TOM C.

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