https://www.oharacounseling.com/home daily 1.0 2024-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b0c6e81abfc590d05941e/85bcf8dc-347a-401a-a128-ac73f8c28f26/IMG_9105_Original.jpg Home - O’Hara College Counseling offers comprehensive college application support with a calm, knowledgeable, and personalized approach. Be prepared and get organized this fall. Contact us today for a free consultation. College Essay Applications College Search Interview Skills https://www.oharacounseling.com/about daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b0c6e81abfc590d05941e/32a9247c-2b7d-4c7f-9ff0-c1e98436e79f/IMG_9044_Original_Original.jpg About - Jim O’Hara, Founder Experience: Director of School Counseling K-12, Mahwah Township Public Schools, Mahwah NJ Director of Guidance K-12, Rye High School, RYE NY Guidance Counselor, Rye High School, RYE NY College Counselor, Xavier High School, NEW YORK, NY Rugby & Basketball Coach Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.oharacounseling.com/vision daily 0.75 2023-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b0c6e81abfc590d05941e/3e505bac-b74e-44f5-bc54-396e8a4e88ef/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Vision - Authentic, knowledgeable, trustworthy & thorough. These are the qualities I strive to demonstrate on a daily basis as I work with students and families. O’Hara College Counseling was started with the idea that young people benefit from working with a professional counselor that embodies these characteristics as they embark on their college search. We are not a consulting firm and I am not a college coach. Rather, as a counselor, I take a developmental approach to college counseling and believe that all students can and should grow through this process. I believe a successful college process requires self-reflection, and putting the student in the driver’s seat. We do not write essays or do work for the student - nor should parents. You only grow from an experience by going through it, not avoiding it. I do not believe that the college process is a prize to be won or game to be played. This is a major milestone in a young person’s life that should be approached with perspective and support. The process does not have to be anxiety-inducing or all-encompassing. With the right help it can be a manageable and exciting experience in a young person’s life. — Jim O’Hara Founder https://www.oharacounseling.com/counseling-vs-consulting daily 0.75 2024-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b0c6e81abfc590d05941e/1599182652281-SNG3N9YL880ZWGOV39C8/IMG_1531.JPG Counseling vs. Consulting - Consulting is not Counseling It’s important to be an informed consumer when you are looking for someone to work with on your college applications. O’Hara College Counseling was started to provide quality college counseling to families and students. COUNSELORS that are certified by their State Education Department have to meet various criteria in order to remain in good standing. A master’s degree in Counseling/School Counseling, internship experiences, background checks, fingerprinting, and professional development are required. Counselors are skilled listeners, understand developmental needs of adolescents, and trained in crisis intervention. As members of professional organizations like NACAC and ASCA, we adhere to clear ethical practices. On the other hand, anyone can call themselves a CONSULTANT. These individuals may call themselves “college admission consultants” or “college coaches.” Their experience working with young people and education/training can vary widely. There are some very effective and well-meaning college consultants, but as we saw with the Varsity Blues Scandal, there is a slippery slope. Do your homework. O’Hara College Counseling will never offer guarantees or engage in unethical behavior. https://www.oharacounseling.com/collegeapplications daily 0.75 2020-09-08 https://www.oharacounseling.com/college-essays daily 0.75 2020-09-08 https://www.oharacounseling.com/interview-skills daily 0.75 2020-09-08 https://www.oharacounseling.com/resources daily 0.75 2023-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b0c6e81abfc590d05941e/1695182411851-JTSZEL8SQL7CH06MRPPV/image-asset.jpeg Resources - LINKS: Some of our favorite resources for college-bound students and their families Inside Higher Ed - Counseling vs. Coaching Georgia Tech Admissions Blog UVa Admissions Blog "Notes From Peabody" Colleges That Change Lives FairTest - Test Optional Colleges https://www.oharacounseling.com/donate daily 0.75 2025-05-09