Empowering students to navigate the college admissions process with confidence.
Inspire
Students work best when they are focused and have confidence that they will be successful. I help students highlight their strengths and build a genuine and compelling narrative that colleges will appreciate and value.
Guide
I guide students toward success by sharing data and supportive resources. My guidance is based on my experience working inside admissions at an elite institution, state university, and small college.
Support
Valuable advice, guidance and mentorship are key to supporting students through the admissions process. My support is comprehensive and continuous, right up until the final college decision is made.
Less stress, greater confidence, exceptional results.
Astra Admissions, founded by Patty Pirone-Rice, guides students and families through every step of the college admissions process. Our guidance is personalized to each unique student, empowering them to showcase their intellect, interests, background, and personal narrative.
“With Patty’s help and guidance, my daughter was accepted at her first choice school, Tufts University! Working with Patty turned a daunting process into a manageable one, everything was planned and on track.”
-Shu, parent, Connecticut (Tufts University)
Our Services
Astra Admissions guides students through a unique 5-step Roadmap to College, empowering them to take control of the process while offering expert advice and guidance every step of the way.
We help students and families calmly navigate through the noise. The skills students learn through our work together will stay with them not only during their college search, but also well into their lives as successful college students and beyond.
“Patty truly helped and guided me throughout my whole college journey. I was so lost and overwhelmed with the whole process but Patty helped keep me on track and get ahead of the deadlines. She turned such a stressful process into something enjoyable and I looked forward to every time I met with her! I strongly recommend Patty and I am so grateful for all of her help.”
-Belle, student, Massachusetts (Northeastern University)
Let’s Talk!
I offer a free 45-minute consultation to learn about your child’s background and goals and discuss my college consulting services. Let’s talk!