19 YEARS OF TURNING COLLEGE DREAMS INTO REALITY
The Perfect College Roadmap
Confident College Enrollment
Why parents love it: Peace of mind that you've made the right choice
After all the applications, essays, interviews and financial planning, your student will have multiple excellent options to choose from—not just the one school they barely qualified for. We help evaluate final offers to ensure your student enrolls in the college that truly represents their best academic, social, and financial fit.
FAFSA & Financial Aid Navigation
Why parents love it: Eliminates common mistakes worth thousands in lost aid
The financial aid process confuses even the most organized parents. We guide you through every step of FAFSA completion and the complex CSS Profile, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Our legal strategies to optimize your Expected Family Contribution can dramatically increase aid eligibility, often unlocking thousands in additional grants and scholarships.
Interview Preparation That Builds Confidence
Why parents love it: Transforms nervous teens into poised communicators
Scholarship and admission interviews often catch families by surprise. Our mock interview sessions cover every possible question type, building the confidence and communication skills your student needs to impress in high-pressure situations. These skills extend far beyond college applications, preparing them for internship and job interviews for years to come.
Essay Coaching Without Limits
Why parents love it: Eliminates the essay procrastination battle
College essays cause more parent-teen conflict than almost any other part of the process. Our expert writing coaches (with advanced degrees in critical writing) provide unlimited feedback, helping your student craft authentic, powerful essays that showcase their unique voice. Parents tell us this service alone saves countless arguments and produces essays far stronger than they could have achieved alone.
Elite Test Prep That Actually Works
Why parents love it: No more nagging about SAT/ACT practice
Our AI-powered diagnostic determines whether your student will perform better on the SAT or ACT, focusing their efforts where they'll see the biggest results. With personalized study plans and guaranteed score improvements, your teen gains confidence while boosting both admission odds and scholarship potential—without you having to become the "test prep police."
Strategic College List Building
Why parents love it: Prevents wasting money on "reach" schools with no financial aid
Forget random college tours and wishful thinking. Our data-driven approach creates a balanced list of schools where your student will thrive academically, socially, AND financially. Using exclusive tools, we provide instant projections of actual costs and scholarship potential at each school, ensuring no application fees are wasted on poor-fit colleges that would leave you with mountains of debt.
Standing Out From the Competition
Why parents love it: Transforms ordinary activities into application gold
Stop wondering if your student is doing "enough" extracurriculars. Our academic coaching and resume building ensures every activity counts. We'll guide your student toward meaningful community service and strategic coursework that impresses admission officers, creates talking points for interviews, and positions them for maximum merit scholarships.
Financial Aid Review & Professional Appeals
Why parents love it: Puts money back in your pocket
Most families accept their first financial aid offer, unaware they can negotiate. Our team professionally reviews each package, identifies discrepancies, and crafts compelling appeals when appropriate. This single step has secured thousands in additional aid for our families—money that would have otherwise been left on the table.
Ongoing Support Throughout College
Why parents love it: The guidance doesn't end after enrollment
College success requires continued financial planning and opportunity maximization. We provide ongoing access to exclusive scholarship search tools, essay coaching for scholarship applications, and annual FAFSA guidance to ensure continued financial support throughout your student's college journey.
10
Career Discovery & Direction
Why parents love it: Eliminates the "I don't know what I want to do" stress
We uncover your teen's natural talents through comprehensive aptitude testing, connecting their strengths to meaningful career paths. No more guessing or generic advice—we reverse-engineer the college search based on your student's unique abilities and aspirations. Parents tell us this clarity alone reduces family tension and gives their student much-needed direction.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
OUR RESULTS
19YRS
82%
Experience in education consulting
Average college acceptance rate amongst our students
$32K
Average amount of free money our students receive per year
1000+
Happy parents and students
ABOUT RODNEY MEEKER
Rod Meeker is a seasoned education consultant with over 19 years of experience helping students and families navigate the complex college admissions process. As the founder of College Planning Solutions LLC, a 2025 award winner for top college planning services by Education Insider magazine, Rod specializes in a comprehensive approach that covers all aspects of college preparation. His commitment to families includes ensuring they have clear, upfront knowledge of costs before applying, which is critical in making informed college decisions.
Rodney has built his career around advocating for students, providing tailored guidance to meet each unique academic and personal goal. He also holds a role on the National College Affordability Group (NCAG) Board of Directors, emphasizing his dedication to ethical and effective college planning. His work has transformed the college journeys of countless students, helping them access top colleges, secure financial support, and prepare for rewarding futures.
UNLOCK SCHOLARSHIPS
2
We use targeted search tools to identify schools with generous scholarships that your student is highly likely to qualify for. This increases the chances of merit-based aid from colleges that match their profile. To ensure the most success with scholarships, we provide elite test prep and unlimited essay coaching
​
1
BUILD A STRATEGIC COLLEGE LIST
We focus on colleges that not only fit your student’s goals but are also more likely to offer significant scholarships. We also prioritize schools with a strong return on investment to maximize future career value. We empower your family with all the information to pick the right schoolout of all the offers.
NEGOTIATE FOR MORE AWARDS
Schools often under-award students and many families will settle for it. We can evaluate if your student was under-award and file an appeal, securing more funding when possible. This could mean the difference of tens of thousands of dollars.
4
MAXIMIZE FINANCIAL AID
3
Every school’s financial aid can vary widely. Our search tools can instantly sort colleges that are most generous with financial aid. We also use strategic planning to reduce your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), boosting the aid your student is likely to receive.
4 Ways We Help Pay Less For College
We work independently for admissions to all colleges in the U.S. and several international universities.
We promote education success on a foundation of integrity, openness, work ethic, and commitment.
We offer guidance informed by more than thousands of best-fit college admissions.
VIDEO TESTIMONIALS
WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS
Father of Georgetown University Student
MARK A.
“They were incredibly responsive to my daughter’s needs throughout her application process. They developed a customized list of schools that would meet her interests, helped her craft wonderful essays, and provided great interview training. She got into 7 out of 9 schools she applied to, including Georgetown, her dream school! You too can trust that your child will be in good hands.”
With 19 years of experience working with families one-on-one, providing tailored guidance, we know we can relieve the stress, remove the confusion and reduce the cost of college significantly.
If we don't....you get your money back.
CONTACT US
CALL US
(330) 294-6677
We offer a complimentary one-hour call where we dive deep into your specific needs, learn about your students goals and put together a roadmap for your situation designed to reduce the stress, the overwhelm and ultimately the cost of college!
