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A STARTING LINE

Strategic, Data Driven & Stress-Free College Planning

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A Starting Line

A Starting Line is a women-owned strategic college admissions consulting with a combined 40+ years of direct experience in higher education and admissions.

Leveraging the latest data, our extensive experience, and insights directly from admissions offices, we make your child’s high school and college admission planning enjoyable, exciting, and less stressful.

Let us help you chart the optimal path to achieve your child’s goals.

The G.E.M™ Method

Glean

Empower

Masterpiece

Our results speak for themselves: A Starting Line’s Data and Insight Driven College Admissions Strategy Works!

Success Record

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Interactive Essay Workshop

Join us for this FREE interactive Personal Statement workshop where you'll learn the secrets for creating a successful…

Virtual

Sun, Jun 7 • 4:00 PM EST From $0

Study abroad 2

Studying in Europe offers a rich cultural experience and diverse educational opportunities, making it an attractive choice for…

The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram

Tue, Nov 18 • 6:00 AM GMT+7 From $12.5

Event 20 May

The vibrant student life in Europe includes a mix of academic rigor and cultural exploration, with numerous activities…

The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram

Tue, Nov 18 • 6:00 AM GMT+7 From $12.5

Scholarships 2

Many European universities provide scholarships to international students, helping to alleviate financial burdens and encourage global diversity.

The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram

Tue, Nov 18 • 6:00 AM GMT+7 From $12.5

Geo Empower Event Scholarship

The Geo Empower Event Scholarship aims to empower and support university students passionate

Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado

February 16-18, 2026 From $1215

Testimonial

Meenal and Ravi G

Parent

As ecstatic parents of a high school grad who received acceptance letters from many of her top choice universities, we would like to take a moment to thank the team at A Starting Line for their valuable guidance that helped our daughter achieve her goal for undergraduate studies at Caltech.

Parents of Anaya

Parent

We appreciate the time that you took to get to know our daughter and her personal goals. Your team’s clear and consistent communication kept us abreast about each step in the process.

Christina C.

Parent

Working with A Starting Line on the college process was the best decision we made for our son and our family! Amy and Tina took time to engage in meaningful conversations with our son as they focused on his strengths, interests, and goals together. Through their guidance and expertise, my son felt empowered and engaged to express himself in the best possible way. We saw his personal growth and confidence soar throughout this whole experience. The range of schools he was accepted to exceeded our expectations which also included his top choice school!