Navigating the college application process together.

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Let’s accept all students that look great on paper” – said no admissions officer ever.

We know you’re a rockstar, but what will make your application stand out from all the others?

About

College Waze is a team of experienced college moms offering personalized guidance through the Florida college application process. We provide consistent, tailored support to simplify and streamline each student’s journey.

A Snapshot of The Journey

The Application Process

We will guide and assist you with the process from start to finish, from selecting the right colleges to ensuring you have all required academic information, and creating your impressive Resume and Profile.

Scheduling/Follow Up

Goal Setting and Deadlines: We will help you to stay on track every step of the way with personalized goal-setting, meetings/check-ins, and an action plan to reduce stress and make the process simple and manageable.

Essays that stand out!

We provide personalized and individualized support from beginning to end, whether you are at the stage of brainstorming ideas, editing your first draft, or final proofreading. Our essay specialists will help you craft compelling essays that stand out!  We also offer an option for assistance with supplemental essays.

Activities List/Profile

A snapshot of everything you have strived for, participated in and achieved. There are many variables to consider and we will be here to help you perfect it.  Nothing Says “you rock” better than a good activities list.

Essays are a critical aspect of the admissions process, offering an opportunity to showcase your individuality beyond the standard application forms and test scores. A well-crafted essay will provide college admissions officers with a more holistic view of who you are.

Our focus is on you & Florida!

Florida is home to a variety of colleges and universities, including specialized institutions like the largest aviation school, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Top colleges are located throughout Florida and in cities such as Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and the state capital of Tallahassee.

Our team.Our story.Our approach.

Why our joint approach is unique….

We combine first hand experience working with College Counselors as well as researching and learning the college application process, step-by-step,  to help simplify the journey for own kids.

Our shared experience and knowledge bring valuable insight from multiple angles

Miriam

Miriam has been a certified School Psychologist in the public school system for almost twenty-five years. She has an extensive background in child psychology, education, and Exceptional Student Education (special education) services. Furthermore, she specializes in the assessment and identification of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Miriam has a wealth of experience and knowledge in collaborating with parents and students to maximize students’ educational potential and success. Miriam has learned first-hand that the college application process is often overwhelming, and most parents and students do not know where to start. Miriam has an enthusiastic interest in assisting students with the Florida college admissions process from beginning to end.


Ariel

Ariel is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, Class of 2023, where she majored in Computer Science with distinction. Currently working as a Full-Stack Scala Developer, Ariel brings a unique blend of analytical precision and creative insight to her work as an essay guidance counselor. What sets Ariel apart is her rare ability to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where students feel genuinely seen and heard. Her calm and grounded presence allows students to shed performative layers and access their most authentic voice. With a keen ear for narrative and an intuitive understanding of language, she guides students toward uncovering the raw core of their ideas—helping them shape personal stories, life lessons, doubts, aspirations, and defining moments into compelling and coherent essays. Ariel approaches each student’s story as a unique fingerprint, offering thoughtful feedback that deepens clarity and emotional resonance. Her workshops are not just about writing better—they are about thinking more honestly, feeling more deeply, and expressing with courage and precision. In every session, Ariel empowers students to articulate who they are and where they’re headed, leaving them with not only a strong college essay but also a greater sense of self.

Sara

Sara has dedictaed much of her life managing properties and overseeing business ventures in New York City and Florida. She is a licensed CAM Real Estate Broker and certified Remote Notary. Sara’s passion for detail and writing, paired with her exceptional organizational skills has shaped her sucess in business management and as a mother of three. Sara utilized college counseling services for two of her teens, now attending UF and FSU, and has her youngest gearing up to apply this fall. Sara brings firsthand insight into the advantages and challenges of the application process, highlighting the areas where she believess there is room for improvement.

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