30+ years in higher education
Students at 25+ of the Top-100 universities
Published author (Routledge & DK/Penguin)
Editor of "Higher Ed Insider"
The Admissions Roadmap
1. Discovery & Positioning — Clarify strengths, interests, coursework, and direction.
2. Strategic College List — Build a balanced list with ambition, realism, and fit.
3. Activities & Narrative Development — Shape commitments into a coherent student profile.
4. Essay Creation & Revision — Develop authentic, structured writing that sounds like the student..
5. Application Oversight — Review key materials before submission.
Testimonials
“Helping him identify his story made all the difference. He has already been accepted to U.C. Berkeley and U-Michigan.”
— Parent of L.A., enrolled at U.C. Berkeley
“She was accepted to MIT. You gave her focus and pulled everything together.”
— Parent of A.B., enrolled at M.I.T.
""He would not be in such a good position without you!"
— Parent of N.G., enrolled in Princeton
Specialized BFA Admissions Guidance
For students applying to Musical Theatre, Acting, Vocal Performance, and other audition-based programs, admissions strategy and artistic preparation must work together.
As a former Broadway and international conductor and university professor, I help students align prescreens, repertoire, essays, interviews, and academic positioning.
About Dr. Nathan Hurwitz
Dr. Nathan Hurwitz is a college admissions consultant, tenured professor, published author, and former Broadway conductor with more than 30 years in higher education.
He has taught at institutions including NYU, Syracuse University, and the University of Pittsburgh, and brings professor-level expertise in writing, narrative development, and student positioning to the admissions process.
Based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Dr. Hurwitz works with families locally, nationally, and internationally.
A College Admissions Consultant Families Trust
Families across Bucks County, Montgomery County, Mercer County, and the greater Philadelphia area have worked with Dr. Hurwitz to navigate selective admissions. Based in Bucks County, PA — serving families from Brisbane to Berlin, helping them find their way into the colleges and universities of their choice.
Families come to me when they want:
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Insider expertise — 30+ years in higher education as a consultant, tenured professor, administrator, and parent
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Calm, structured guidance — clear timelines so students and families always know what comes next
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Less stress — college admissions should feel exciting, not overwhelming
Ready for a clearer college admissions plan?
Start with one focused 55-minute session. We will identify where your student stands, what matters most, and what the next steps should be.