About Us

Strategic, Personalized College Counseling Guided by Purpose and Planning

Founded by experienced admissions experts Sarah Aibel and Julie Cohen, The College Curators is a boutique college counseling firm, headquartered in Los Angeles with a global reach.

We provide personalized, one-on-one support to students and families throughout the college admissions journey. Our team, with proven backgrounds in writing, strategic thinking, and college application planning, guides clients through every phase, including school research, application timelines, essay strategy, and final decision-making.

What sets us apart is our proprietary method. We help students uncover their academic interests, lived experiences, and individual strengths to build a cohesive, authentic, and verifiable application strategy. We bring structure, integrity, and clarity to a process that can often feel overwhelming. Our goal is to empower students, prepare them, and help them feel in control.

Our College Consulting Team

Sarah Aibel

Co-Founder
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Julie Cohen

Co-Founder
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Cat Zusky

Essay Consultant
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Melissa Brown

Essay Consultant
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Brad Herzog

Essay Consultant
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I had a great experience with the College Curators. It was thanks to them that I was able to organize myself and conduct strong, powerful writing to set the tone for my future. They were straight to the point in telling me what to do, when to do it, and how. I believe that my outcome of getting into prestigious schools, as well as creating a strong legacy for myself, came from their help. I am forever grateful to have worked with the College Curators!!

Bardia A.