About us

Where you'll thrive, not just where you'll get in.

Cushman College Advising is a sister-led team that helps students look past the rankings and find the colleges that genuinely fit who they are.

Our philosophy

College rankings are just a list. We believe a student is happiest and most likely to thrive when they find the college that truly fits them.

We guide students through the whole journey and support their dream of landing somewhere they'll genuinely love, not just somewhere that looks good on a ranking.

See how it works
The college fit assessment

Find where you'll thrive.

The best school on a list isn't always the best school for you. Our process is built to find where you'll actually thrive, and that's different for everyone.

1

A personalized process

We get to know you: your interests, learning style, goals, and what makes you light up.

2

Real research

We research programs, culture, and the fit factors that rankings ignore.

3

Your shortlist

You receive a researched shortlist of schools where you're set up to thrive.

Meet your advisors

A sister-led advising team.

Grace Cushman

Grace Cushman

Co-Founder & Advisor
Barnard College · Columbia University (SIPA)
Mariah Cushman

Mariah Cushman

Co-Founder & Advisor
WashU · Harvard Business School · Harvard SEAS

Let's make YOU your superpower

Be real. Be thoughtful. Be unforgettable.

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