What We Do For You
We are a full-service College Admissions Consulting Firm, and can assist you and your family through every facet of the college admissions maze.
A few of the many things we can help you with:
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Preparing
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Overseeing
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Advising on your College Search
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University Visits
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College Application
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College Application Supplemental Materials, i.e. Essays, Personal Statements
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Communication with Admission and Academic Faculty/Demonstration of Interest
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Financial Aid
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Athletic Recruitment
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Scholarships
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Specialty Admissions, i.e. Medical / Veterinarian, Law, Business School​
And, so much more!
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We'd love to work with you and help make your
collegiate dreams come true!
A Bit About CAS
After working in both public and private high schools doing college admissions, I began my independent practice in 2002 and have successfully worked with clients in 39 states and six different countries. My office is currently based out of beautiful Carmel, California.
The Dream Team
Jane Catanzaro
Founder, President, CEO
Dream Chaser, Second Mom, College Admissions Guru
I began my educational consulting career over 30 years ago, working in both public and private high schools, as well as with homeschoolers, in California's Sierra Nevada foothills. While I deeply value and believe in public education, I had a caseload of over 600 seniors at my last public high school, which meant I could not provide the individualized attention each student deserved. Desiring to focus solely on guiding my students through the college application process, I became a pioneer in the field of independent college admissions counseling when I started CAS in 2002. Since that initial leap of faith, I have branched out to include specific services such as athletic recruitment, military academy admissions, and specialty graduate schools such as medical, business, and law.
Since 2004, I have served as one of fifteen members of the College Counselors Advisory Group to the Fiske Guide to Colleges, and regularly attend conferences of both The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). The collegiate connections I have developed over the decades profoundly benefit my clients, as does my dedication to staying on top of the ever changing trends in college admissions. I pass this knowledge on to my clients and work with each one individually to ensure they remain a step ahead in the competitive admissions landscape.
Brian Turlington
General Counsel, Vice President
Legal Jargon Creator, Over Achiever
Brian is a former Dean's List student at Duke University and graduated with Honors from Duke Law School with an LL.M, in International and Comparitive Law. Brian does the heavy-lifting when it comes to business and legal needs and is my right hand man for customizing strategic plans for my clients' admissions needs.
Our Schools
Our students have been accepted to the world’s most prestigious schools.
Here is a complete list of all the schools where our students gained admission.
(Click school name to visit website)
California Institute of Technology
Case Western Reserve University
The Catholic University of America
Claremont McKenna CollegeClemson University
Saint Johns University
Eugene Lang College of Liberal
Georgia Institute of Technology
Saint Mary College of Maryland Saint Michael's College
Sewanee, University of the South
Stevens Institute of Technology
United States Air Force AcademyUnited States
University of British Columbia
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Cruz