One-on-One College Consulting Fall Newsletter

Announcements

Our 2026 students are submitting their first round of applications!

Class of 2026 by the numbers:

On average, One-on-One helps 100+ students per application cycle.
Close to 100% of our full-service students are prepared to apply early (before Nov. 1).
We anticipate helping our seniors submit applications to over
300 Colleges and Universities across the U.S.

Industry News & Events

Attention Seniors!

Admissions deadlines are fast approaching - Confirm you have all materials submitted BEFORE your chosen deadlines! Be sure to create your Applicant Portal for each school after you apply to check the status of your application and any additional outstanding requirements (i.e. STARS, supplemental essays, resume, interview requests, etc.).

If you are planning to apply for need-based financial aid, there are two main forms you need to be aware of that are now open for filing:

If you are applying for financial aid, we highly recommend that you complete these forms as soon as possible to ensure you meet all your financial aid deadlines. 

One-on-One Alumni Spotlight


Hear about Jimmy’s path to Dartmouth College !

Jimmy Driscoll, a 2024 graduate of Lynnfield High School (MA) and current sophomore at Dartmouth College, shares his experience working with One-on-One College Consulting and how he was able to find a path that makes him happy.

Upcoming Standardized Test Dates

11/8/25 - Register by: 10/24/25

12/6/25 - Register by: 11/21/25

3/14/26 - Register by: 2/27/26

5/2/26 - Register by: 4/17/26

6/6/26 - Register by: 5/22/26

12/13/25 ACT - Register by: 11/7/25 

2/14/26 ACT - Register by: 1/7/26

4/11/26 ACT - Register by: 3/6/26

6/13/26 ACT - Register by: 5/8/26

7/11/26 ACT - Register by 6/5/26

Anticipated 2026-27 SAT dates

August 15, 2026

September 12, 2026

October 3, 2026

November 7, 2026

December 5, 2026

March 13, 2027

May 1, 2027

June 5, 2027

Recent One-on-One Events

Demystifying College Athletic Recruiting:
One-on-One’s Proven Approach to College Admissions for the Student-Athlete

In September, Kim Penney presented Demystifying College Athletic Recruiting to student-athletes and families at Somerville High School (Sept. 17) and Pure Hart AAU Basketball (Sept. 10). These engaging sessions highlighted One-on-One’s intentional approach to balancing academics, athletics, and the college search, helping families better navigate the recruiting and admissions process.

Kim Penney with Pure Hart AAU Directors, Mandy Deveny-McNamar and Jess Deveny and two Pure Hart players.

Common App Boot Camp

We ran two Common App Boot Camp sessions in August and helped many seniors get ahead of their college application process!

Interested in One-on-One presentations for your school or organization? Contact us at 781-246-4111 or [email protected] to book your presentation today!

One-on-One Staff Spotlight:

We are excited to welcome Molly Rehnquist to our team as our newest Admissions Consultant! Molly comes to us from Bates College where she earned her B.A. in Psychology. At Bates, she competed in both softball and basketball and captained the women’s basketball team in her senior year. Following graduation, she began her coaching career as an assistant with the Connecticut College women’s basketball program. Molly has since built her career in the prep school world, serving as an Academic Guidance counselor, College Counselor, and now Assistant Athletic Director. She has coached varsity soccer, basketball, and softball, and has worked closely with student-athletes and families to help them navigate the recruiting process with confidence and clarity. With experience that bridges collegiate athletics, coaching, academic counseling, and athletic administration, Molly brings a comprehensive perspective to the college search and application journey. She is especially passionate about helping students find the right balance between academic fit, athletic opportunity, and personal growth.

Upcoming Free Consults

One-on-One College Consulting offers several free consults each week to provide an overview of our individual comprehensive and single-service college advising options for high school students and student-athletes.

One-on-One College Consulting is a private, comprehensive educational consulting firm that guides high school students and families in exploring options and making informed decisions regarding the college admissions process. Our specialty is working with student-athletes. We offer individual services, group events, as well as sport-specific clinics and showcases.