Our Mission
We know that applying to college can be overwhelming, which is why we strive to make this process enjoyable for families. We navigate the complex, multi-year process by working one-on-one with students as early as their freshman year of high school. But it’s not just about getting into college. At the core of everything we do is a passion for helping young people find their future.
Meet the Team
Laura Ciccone
FOUNDER and COLLEGE ADVISOR
Laura is a leader in college planning and admissions and owner of NJ College Advisors. Her mission is to provide families with expert guidance during the college planning, admission, and financial aid process. Laura helps high school students identify their college goals, as well as, supports them in the steps necessary to achieve them. From aptitude and career assessments to identifying and visiting colleges to SAT prep to essays and college applications to scholarships and financial aid, Laura works 1:1 with students and their families to achieve their college admission goals.
Following her undergraduate studies in Accounting and Law, Laura began her career in public accounting at a Big 4 accounting firm serving Fortune 100 clients in the Pharmaceutical sector. After many years of coaching and mentoring college interns and first-year associates on her engagement teams, Laura fully dedicated her focus to creating dynamic work environments that promote inclusion and engagement while empowering individuals to continue to grow and excel.
Laura’s passion for building success in others has led her to start NJ College Advisors
Jessica Hicks
COLLEGE ADVISOR
Jessica has over 10 years of experience in the education field with a graduate degree in counseling. As a mother of five, Jess has first-hand experience in the college planning process. Helping her children through the athletic recruitment and military academy application processes, she has a wealth of knowledge and is excited to share it with NJ College Advisors families.