A Unique and Personalized Counseling Experience

Each student is unique. One-size-fits-all approaches will never help your student reach his or her full potential. We recognize your one-of-a-kind challenges.

Melissa Bach is a National Board-Certified Counselor who earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Tulane University and her Master’s degree in School Counseling from The George Washington University.

As a high school counselor for more than twenty years, seven of those years exclusively as a career/college counselor, Melissa has helped hundreds of students and parents navigate the college application process. She holds workshops for parents and students on the college admissions process, financial aid, and interviewing and resume writing skills.

Melissa is committed to her clients from the first meeting to the first day of college. Melissa’s experience and skills ensure students achieve their goals in higher education.

Colleges and Universities That Accepted Our Students

American University
Arizona State University
Bard College
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Boston College
Brandeis University
Brown University
Chapman University
Christopher Newport University
Clemson University
College of Charleston
College of Wooster
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Cornell University
Denison University
Dickinson College
Drexel University
Emory University
Florida State University
George Mason University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gettysburg College
Harvard College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Ithaca College
Johns Hopkins University
Loyola Marymount University
Marist College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
McGill University
Mercer University
Miami University
New York University
North Carolina State University

Penn State University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Purchase College (SUNY)
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
San Diego State University
Skidmore College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
SUNY Oneonta
Syracuse University
The College of William and Mary
The New School
Tulane University
University of Arizona
University of California Davis
University of California Santa Barbara
University of California Santa Cruz
University of Central Florida
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Delaware
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Miami Oxford
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
University of South Carolina
University of Tennessee
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University

Testimonials

“We always knew that Justin had a bright future, however, it was Melissa from College Bound Advisors that lead us through the stressful journey of college acceptance. Because of her and her staff, Justin has been admitted early decision to American University. Thanks a million, Melissa! Your services were priceless!”

- Deb P.

“Melissa Bach was referred to me by one of my best friends, which turned out to be the best referral I've ever had. Melissa has been in the education/advisory field for many years, and she knows exactly what to do, who to call, what paperwork is necessary. Melissa helped my nephew attain 80-95% funding at multiple top IT schools in the nation. She is extremely organized, diligent, and makes sure everything gets done on time. In addition, Melissa really cared about my nephew. She listened to his needs and what was important to him. Melissa was the best return on any money I have ever spent. Think of her as a solid investment in your child or loved one’s future.”

- Judy P.

"I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for my three kids. You helped shepherd them through the college application process as they navigated their parents' divorce, a pandemic, and deaths in the family. Thank you for meeting them where they were, and for helping them push through their internal resistance."

- VN