Welcome! Let's Help Your Teen Get Into Great Colleges By Being Authentic.
If any of what follows applies to you...
then get ready to help your teen
become their best self.
You would love your teen to find a passion.
You want to give your teen the best chance to get into top colleges.
You would like your teen to develop more grit.
You want your teen to be excited about their future.
You want your teen to learn strategies to keep accountable.
Dear Family,
Chances are you know a teen who "did everything right" but still wasn't accepted into the college they had their heart set on.
It happens all the time because most people don't understand what colleges are really looking for in prospective students.
Instead, parents and teens spend years arguing and stressing over grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities, not knowing those things are only a part of the equation when it comes to getting into the best colleges.
Getting into college doesn't have to be so stressful.
My goal is to even the playing field in college admissions by providing affordable world-class resources for all families.
"It's wonderful people like you, who keep the integrity and build the character of future generations."
Ivan Brooks, Parent
My Blog/Community/
Ultimate Resource
For the first time, I’ve put together a community specifically for middle and high school parents to cut through the misperceptions and give you all my proven strategies and resources to help your teenager become the best version of themselves.
You’ll get a copy of my latest book, exclusive interviews with parenting experts and teens who have done incredible things, a chance to ask me questions live each week, and access to a forum of parents who share advice and support. And best of all, it’s all totally free.
My Podcast
Having coached students who are now doctors, musicians, scientists, and even tech moguls, my mission is to show students how to discover their passions and create their own success stories. On the show, I interview young people who have accomplished extraordinary things so that listeners can learn practical strategies for realizing their dreams. You'll hear inspiring stories served with a dose of sarcasm to learn how to overcome self-doubt and figure out what you love, think big, and go for it!
"Danny! You are a badass—I can't thank you enough for helping me get into my top choice of colleges!"
Ryan Kenneally, Student
Acceptance Academy
The Acceptance Academy is a proven program that helps 9th-12th grade students discover and get accepted into great colleges!
Through live, online workshops, parent Q&A sessions, and an application boot camp, students learn how to succeed in high school, develop passions, and craft stand-out, authentic college applications.
In other words, the Acceptance Academy coaches students on how to become the best version of themselves.
“Danny totally had my back and helped me express who I really was–no easy task in such a high-growth phase of life. I am forever grateful for Danny’s guidance.”
— Evan Spiegel, CEO Snapchat
A Few Nice Words
“Danny gave outstanding advice and was patient and kind with my daughter. If you’re looking to help your child, Danny would be your first choice.”
— Dylan McDermott, Actor
"Danny gets what teens are going through and is good at explaining things in ways that make sense.
He made me feel a lot less stressed and more confident in myself."
— Imani Cheadle, Student
Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Penn, MIT, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Duke, U Chicago, Rice, Wash U, UCLA, Berkeley, Michigan, Tulane, Miami, Texas, Amherst
Just a few of the colleges my students have attended
About Me
I feel fortunate to be nationally recognized as one of America’s premier college counselors. After being the first from my family to attend college and only the 3rd student to be accepted into Stanford University from my public high school, my mission is to help as many families as possible navigate the admission process. I am the author of The Ultimate College Acceptance System (St. Martin’s Press) and Top 100 Answers to Your College Admission Questions. I have also created college counseling programs used by nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies.
