About Rachel A. Rosen
Hi, I’m Rachel, founder of The College Calm.
My journey into college admissions began long before I became a counselor. I earned my undergraduate degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, followed by a Master’s in Counseling from Fordham University. After completing my formal training, I spent the next 15 years working as a high school guidance counselor, where I guided over 1,000 students and their families through the often overwhelming college admissions process.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping students successfully navigate the college process and gain admission to over 220 different colleges and universities across 34 states — from right here in New Jersey to campuses all over the country. My students have been accepted to a wide range of schools, including highly selective institutions like Brown, Cornell, Princeton, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as top-tier public flagships (University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, UCLA, Rutgers, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill etc.), strong state universities, and many wonderful smaller colleges where students truly thrive.
What I love most is that I work with students of all backgrounds and aspirations — not just the “elite” applicants. Whether a student is aiming for an Ivy League school, a top public university, a specialized program, or a supportive local college, my focus is always the same: helping them find the right fit while reducing stress for the entire family.
As a mom myself, I understand the emotional side of this journey — the hopes, the worries, and the late-night conversations around the kitchen table. I believe the college process doesn’t have to be chaotic or anxiety-filled. With the right guidance, it can actually become a meaningful period of self-discovery and growth.
Today, through The College Calm, I offer the same personalized, one-on-one support I gave my high school students — but now with even more time, flexibility, and individual attention for each family I work with.
If you’re looking for a calm, experienced partner to walk alongside you and your student through the college admissions journey, I’d love to connect.
Where my Students Have Gone
Rachel’s students have been accepted to a wide range of colleges and universities across the country — from highly selective institutions to excellent public and private schools that offer great fits for different goals and personalities.
Here are some of the schools where recent students have been accepted and chosen to attend:
Boston College
Brown University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Drexel University
Duke University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Haverford College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
New York University (NYU)
Northeastern University
Princeton University
Purdue University
Skidmore College
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
Syracuse University
Temple University
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
University of California, Berkeley
University of Delaware
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Southern California
Villanova University
Wellesley College
Yale University
...and many more.
Client Testimonials
Ms. Rosen expertly guided our daughters through the college process. From helping to craft a balanced list of target, safety and reach schools to assisting with completing the common app, Ms. Rosen's personalized approach made a very overwhelming process much easier to manage. We could not be more pleased with her attention to detail and the results of her services.
- Jessica N. Parent of '24 and '27 high school graduates
Hello! Mrs. Rosen was both of my daughter’s counselor for 4 years in High School. I was very appreciative of her attentiveness, care, and compassion towards her students, especially my girls, it was very noticeable. She kept my children aware of any ill grades, and allowed them to speak to teachers directly to find a solution. She also made sure to notify me as the parent when things seemed to be moving any differently. I thank her very much for all the help she’s offered my children and I wish the most success to her with her new business The College Calm, she was the perfect counselor, thank you.
- Sasha M. Parent of '23 and '26 high school graduates
Rachel Rosen is unmatched in her expertise and professionalism as a college counselor. She truly lives up to her title as guidance counselor for my daughter in the counseling she provided for her in her high school years, it was driven by compassion and wisdom. At times I felt that my daughter was the only one Rachel was providing guidance for, astounding when there were several hundred other students under her assignment. But that is a testament of how selfless and tireless Rachel was in getting the best outcomes for my daughter.
- Patrick K. Parent of 2025 high school graduate