PEAK
Educational Consulting
Every Climb Begins with the Right Guide
College Admissions Counseling
for High School Students
Climb with Confidence. Guided by PEAK.
PEAK empowers high school students to take charge of their college admissions process, keeping stress levels low and spirits high while illuminating their authentic strengths. From freshman curiosity through senior commitment, every milestone cultivates genuine confidence, whether students are crafting compelling applications or navigating the recruiting landscape. The result is a clear, purposeful climb that honors their journey, one intentional step at a time.
From Base Camp to Summit
Strategic Support for Students and Student-Athletes
PEAK Educational Consulting helps students discover how coursework, activities, and essays come together to tell a purposeful, compelling story aligned with each student's goals, strengths, and timeline. Through personalized assessment of interests, aptitudes, and experiences, PEAK guides the extraction and shaping of achievements into a cohesive narrative.
For student-athletes, that same strategic care extends beyond NCAA recruiting timelines and eligibility requirements to include college applications and athletic profiles, ensuring both paths align toward genuine opportunities where your student will thrive.
Meet Elizabeth Burgon
Your College Admissions Guide
Elizabeth Burgon founded PEAK Educational Consulting to keep stress low and spirits high while helping students find their best college fit. Drawing on deep experience in college counseling and NCAA recruiting, she works one-on-one with high school students and student-athletes, offering clear steps to admissions success. Families gain a trusted guide who listens closely, explains options in plain language, and keeps the climb steady and encouraging so each student moves toward college with confidence and a sense of possibility.
Answers to Your College Planning Questions
Every student's college journey is different, and questions naturally arise at every stage. This section brings together answers to the questions we hear most from students and families—from exploring majors and understanding NCAA eligibility to crafting applications and making final decisions. Whether you're in 9th grade mapping out your path or a senior finalizing your college choice, find the clarity and confidence you need to move forward with intention.
When should my student start working with a college admissions consultant?
The ideal time to begin college counseling is during freshman or sophomore year, when strategic planning can have the most significant impact on course selection, extracurricular involvement, and long-term college fit. However, PEAK works with students at every stage—including juniors building college lists and seniors finalizing applications. It's never too early or too late to benefit from expert guidance.
Does PEAK serve students throughout the United States?
Yes! PEAK works with students across the United States through expert, fully virtual college counseling—delivering the same personalized guidance you’d expect from an in-person experience, no matter where you’re located. Meet your dedicated counselor, map your unique college plan, and use the PEAK Planner to schedule meetings, track deadlines, manage essays, develop your resume, and keep track of campus visits, all in one centralized hub.
How do I get started with PEAK
Educational Consulting?
Schedule your complimentary call to learn how PEAK Educational Consulting can support your student’s path to college. In this introductory meeting, we’ll discuss your student’s goals, timeline, and current planning needs—and explore how PEAK’s personalized advising can help your family move forward with confidence.