About

What We Do

Mindful College Advising helps families navigate one of the most important, and sometimes overwhelming, aspects of a student’s educational journey – the college admissions process. We provide individualized full-service college counseling, planning and application support to help students find and apply to colleges that fit their academic and personal priorities.

At Mindful College Advising, our mission is to make the college search and application process a thoughtful, positive and engaging experience. Our goal is to reduce stress and empower the student by providing accurate information and guidance. We do this by establishing a manageable schedule and organizational framework for the college application process and helping students develop the self-knowledge and wisdom to find a college where they will thrive.

How Can We Help?

Personal Attention

Mindful College Advising’s highly personalized counseling approach enables us to provide individual attention to students and families as we assist them in making appropriate college choices. We strictly limit the number of students we work with each year to enable us to get to know each student we serve. We help to realistically assess the student’s strengths and weaknesses and help them discover what really matters to them.

College Research

Through thoughtful collaboration with the student and family and comprehensive research of colleges, we create a college list that reflects the student’s interests and talents. We will identify and discuss with families new and often unfamiliar colleges for their consideration. Our process helps families focus on the value of a good college “fit” rather than just “getting in.”

Support & Guidance

Through the development of a workable, strategic plan and a comprehensive calendar of deadlines, students will gain confidence and feel empowered as they navigate the growing complexity of the college admissions world. We give students expert advice regarding academic planning, testing, college research, development of a college list, application and essay review, early decision strategy and interview preparation.

About Anne Randall, Founder

Mindful College Advising - Anne Randall in Westchester, NY

Anne Randall earned a Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California-Los Angeles and holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a BA in Spanish Literature from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. She did her college counseling internship in the College and Career Center at New Rochelle High School. Anne completed the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Summer Training Institute in August 2017.

As a Virtual Coach for ScholarMatch, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to low-income, high-achieving students, Anne guides students through the college search and admissions process. Her passion for higher education and desire to diminish the level of stress that comes along with the process today inspired her to enter the field of educational consulting.

Anne holds memberships in the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC).

When not meeting with students, trying to motivate her three sons to clean up their rooms or doing CrossFit, Anne spends time visiting colleges in order to effectively advise students on suitable options. Anne also regularly attends educational conferences and workshops to stay up to date on trends and news in the ever-changing landscape of college admissions.