Personalized college counseling for students and families, including specialized guidance for student-athletes. Available virtually and in person throughout Southern Maine.
Full Ride College Counseling helps students and families navigate the college process with structure, perspective, and honest guidance. From early exploration through the final enrollment decision, Matt helps students understand their options, stay on track, and make choices that reflect who they are and what they want from college.
Services are tailored to each student’s grade level, goals, timeline, and support needs.
Start with a clear understanding of the student, then build a realistic plan.
Stay organized and submit applications that clearly represent the student.
Coordinate college admissions and athletic recruiting as one integrated process.
“The goal is not simply to get into college. It is to help each student find the right opportunity and move toward it with a clear plan.”
Matt Howard, Founder of Full Ride College Counseling
Matt has spent more than 15 years helping high school students make informed decisions about college and their future. His experience as a school counselor gives him a practical understanding of academic planning, admissions, family communication, and the pressures students face throughout the process.
As a former Division I college athlete and current high school coach, he also brings firsthand insight into athletic recruiting and the importance of finding a college that works academically, athletically, socially, and financially.
Student-athletes face two demanding processes at once: college admission and athletic recruitment. Matt helps families bring those tracks together so that recruiting decisions support the student’s broader academic, personal, and financial goals.
Package recommendations are based on the student’s grade level, goals, timeline, and desired level of support. Contact Matt for current pricing.
For families who want to begin early and build a thoughtful plan before application season.
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Personalized guidance from college-list development through the final enrollment decision.
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Comprehensive college application support with specialized athletic recruiting guidance.
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Meet for a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss goals, concerns, and timing.
Review interests, strengths, academics, activities, preferences, and family priorities.
Create a clear strategy, timeline, and set of next steps tailored to the student.
Stay organized, address decisions as they arise, and keep progress moving through completion.
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute conversation to discuss your student’s goals, timeline, and the type of support that may be most helpful.
Full Ride College Counseling provides educational guidance, planning, coaching, and application support. College admission, athletic recruitment, roster placement, financial aid, and scholarship outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Student work and written materials remain the student’s own.