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College Advisory: Empowering Your College Journey

 

Personalized guidance from Dr. Arthur Smith and his dedicated team to help you find the right college fit.

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guru compass offers a top-tier college advisory program led by Dr. Arthur Smith and his experienced team. With decades of expertise in elite college admissions, they provide personalized guidance to navigate the complex application process. This collaboration offers guru compass customers exclusive benefits:

  • Special Pricing: Access Arthur’s Smith top-tier services at discounted rates.
  • Complimentary guru compass Tools: Enhance your admissions journey with our suite of resources.
  • Proven Track Record: Benefit from a team that has successfully guided thousands of students to their dream colleges.

About Dr. Arthur Smith

 

 

Dr. Arthur Smith brings over 25 years of experience in higher education, having served in key roles at prestigious institutions including Cornell University and Duke University. As a former advising dean, admissions chair, and Division I head coach, Dr. Smith has reviewed over 20,000 applications and mentored thousands of students from diverse academic, athletic, and personal backgrounds.

His approach is deeply student-centered—grounded in empathy, structure, and encouragement. He helps students not only build compelling applications but also discover and embrace their unique strengths, goals, and sense of purpose. Dr. Smith’s work is rooted in the belief that the admissions process, when navigated with care and intention, can be a transformative experience for both students and families.

College Advisory Services

 

Our services cover the full scope of the college admissions journey—academic strategy, personal growth, testing, storytelling, and decision-making. Led by Dr. Arthur Smith and his team, this program is designed to help students build strong foundations, showcase their strengths, and make confident choices about their future.

Application Support

Guidance through the full application process to tell your story with clarity and impact.

Academic Advising

Plan courses and academics strategically to align with your college goals.

Essay Writting

Craft powerful, personal essays that highlight your voice and experiences.

Testing Strategies

Build a customized prep plan to approach standardized tests with confidence.

Interview Preparation

Learn to speak clearly, confidently, and authentically in college interviews.

Resume Building

Design a standout resume that reflects your achievements and leadership.

Athletic Recruiting

Navigate college athletics with expert support from a seasoned coaching team.

Parent Workshops

Parent-oriented workshops to equip families with insights and tools to support students effectively.

 

Customized Packages

 

 

Early Access

(Best for Freshmen and Sophomores)

Open to students beginning as early as 9th grade, we lay the groundwork for a rewarding high school experience while planning ahead for the college application process in a student’s upperclass years. Provides holistic guidance, with no hourly restrictions, for:

  • Academic interest exploration
  • Goal setting
  • Essay writing development
  • Academic advising and course selection
  • Extracurricular activities and community service planning
  • Summer and winter activity planning
  • Building and developing a college list
  • College visits
  • Extracurricular list/resume building
  • Athletic recruiting
  • Testing strategies
  • Application essay brainstorming and crafting
  • Interview preparation
  • Crafting a successful application
  • Decision notification support
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Final Stretch

(Best for Juniors and Seniors)

Designed for students in 11th and 12th grade who are ready to begin their college search in earnest or are already at the point of beginning their applications. These packages provide guidance in the following areas:

  • College visits
  • College list development
  • Admissions strategy
  • Extracurricular list/resume building
  • Summer and winter activity planning
  • Application essay brainstorming and crafting
  • Interview preparation
  • Athletic recruiting
  • Testing strategies
  • Crafting a successful application
  • Decision notification support 

 

 

 

 

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Test Prep & Tutoring

(Best for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors)

Succeeding on standardized tests is an important part of presenting a competitive college application. But preparing can be a stressful process. In addition to our admissions and recruiting advising services, we offer comprehensive, individualized, 1-on-1 test prep and tutoring support, including:

  • SAT and ACT prep
  • AP exam prep
  • Tutoring for high school academic classes
  • Study skills development
  • Executive skills development
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What People Are Saying

 

“Artie is great at breaking a difficult task into manageable steps. I feel way less stress and uncertainty after talking through a process with Artie.”

- Shannon H.

 

“Artie transforms my doubts and fears into optimism and courage. He channels my inner strengths by truly individualizing me. He’s made me realize that I don’t have to be anything other than my genuine self in order to accomplish all my aspirations.”

- Elle O.

 

“Artie is very organized, thoughtful, and a fantastic listener. One of his strengths is his ability to synthesize the finer details with the big picture and create a course of action. Anyone would be fortunate to work with Artie!”

- Taylor K.

 

“I’m never afraid to share my work with Artie because the feedback I receive is always supportive. I can really tell that he wants to help his students more than anything else.”

- Maura D.

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