Personalized, supportive college consulting that prioritizes strategic planning, stress reduction, and advising to help students navigate the complex and ever-changing college admissions process with confidence.

Paths to Positive Outcomes

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Paths to Positive Outcomes *

High School Support

Transcript and course selection guidance, leadership and extracurricular opportunities, test preparation and summer support to make your student shine.

Tailored Targeting

Deeply personalized college lists and admissions strategies, developed with expert insight and tailored to each student’s academic, social, and personal fit.

Application Success

Comprehensive assistance with all aspects of the college application process, from essay writing and interview preparation to financial aid applications and campus visits.

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About Sydney

HECA Student Affiliate

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NACAC Student Affiliate

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UCLA Extension Certificate Candidate

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HECA Student Affiliate * NACAC Student Affiliate * UCLA Extension Certificate Candidate *

Friedman IEC, LLC is an independent educational consulting business based in New York City, founded and led by me, Sydney Friedman. I am dedicated to providing personalized, holistic, and high-quality guidance to high school students navigating the college admissions process. Through expert advising, strategic planning, and customized support, I aims to reduce the stress and uncertainty of college applications while empowering students to make informed decisions about their post-secondary education.

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Faith ‘25

"My coach has been great! Even if I don’t reach out first it’s like she knows when I need her! She’s very transparent and very good with her critiquing. I could not have asked for a better Scholar Match coach!"

Brisia ‘25

“I thank you for all the support you provided during the admissions process. I would like to thank you for the multiple revisions and time you spent dedicated to my supplementals and admission process overall”