College Planner was founded in 1998 by John Doe and Mark Smith. Roommates in college, the two recognized the intensifying competition within the college admissions landscape and launched the company to assist families with the increasingly complicated admissions process.
College Admissions Consulting for Students and Families
College Planner was readily embraced by students and families. Realizing the value of insider information, Mr. Doe and Mr. Smith formed a team of advisors by recruiting former senior admissions officers from top colleges — a practice that continues to make College Planner unique.
College Admissions Consulting for Employers
In 1999, College Planner also began offering its services through employers as a benefit to employees. The innovative service was immediately embraced by several top employers who saw the organizational value in assisting their workforce with this potentially distracting process.
College Planner Growth
On August 31, 2006, College Planner became part of Bright Horizons, the world’s leading provider of employer-sponsored child care and work/life solutions. Since then, employer-sponsored programs have expanded to include topics for families with school-age through high school students, offering guidance on areas including study skills, course selection, and saving for college. Most recently, the group added services for students with autism spectrum disorders and a “Spotlight” workshop series aimed at a list of very specific college concerns, such as admission to selective schools, filing the FAFSA, applying as a recruited athlete, or financial aid for military veterans.
Today, College Planer assists more than 32,000 families a year through individual college advising and employer-sponsored services.
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