--- title: Home --- [Go Back Up](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/free-pdf#top) [Skip to Content](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/free-pdf#body) [![logo](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.webp?width=222&height=52&name=logo.webp "logo")](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/?hsLang=en) Toggle Menu - [Redeem Free 30-minute Consultation](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/book) - Open Search Search Submit Search ![boo](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/boo.webp?width=1254&height=836&name=boo.webp) ## Get the Inside Scoop on the Top 20 Tips for College Admissions A free PDF guide for parents and students navigating the changing landscape of college admissions. [Top 20 School Game Changer PDF](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/pdf-access?hsLang=en) # About Us   ## Our Philosophy   At Brighter Days Advising, we believe that college counseling should be a collaborative and supportive process. We strive to empower students to take ownership of their college search and application process while providing guidance and expertise. ![39109](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/39109.webp?width=1918&height=1440&name=39109.webp)   ## Our Approach   Our approach is to get to know each student individually to understand their unique strengths, interests, and goals. We provide personalized guidance throughout the entire college application process: improving fundamental skills, test advice, researching colleges, writing essays, submitting applications, finding scholarships, and negotiating aid packages.   ![6147-1](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6147-1.webp?width=1719&height=1440&name=6147-1.webp)   ## Our Expertise   Brighter Days Advising helps students get accepted into top colleges across the country. Anita Morais, the lead adviser, attended Northwestern University (BS), worked in consulting, attended UCLA  (MBA),  and worked in Marketing, Sales, and Big Data for the last 20 years.   She is the mom of two sets of twins, two in college and two on their way to college.  She is phenomenal at organization, time management, project management, and creative writing.  She has trained small and big teams and project managed very complex endeavors.   She ultilizes these skills now in the world of college counseling to effectively guide students.  She reduces stress and worries of students and parents by providing an understanding of the college process and how to  thrive in it and after.  She is up to date on the latest college application trends, school requirements, admission decision-making factors, and career trends.  You can trust Anita to be your guide. ![kaa8OOn](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/kaa8OOn.webp?width=1254&height=837&name=kaa8OOn.webp)   ## Brighter Days Has Multiple Options   We know every student's situation is a bit unique.  As such, we have packages that are flexible.  Dive in for focused help on picking classes, selecting enrichment paths, picking colleges, testing plans, and essay development.  You can choose what you need.  Or if you want a partner across the entire process, a comprehensive package could be the solution. ![diploma](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/diploma.png?width=600&height=300&name=diploma.png)   ## Contact us for a free 30-minute consultation!   If you have college questions or need support, reach out now to schedule your free session. ![6167](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6167.webp?width=2000&name=6167.webp) # What Our Clients Say ![893426178](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/893426178.webp?width=2000&name=893426178.webp) ### Developing Skills At Brighter Days Advising, we will arm students with skills to succeed in and out of class rooms.   Anita taught me how to interview and conducted mock interviews. She helped me get into my two dream schools. She is the best! \- Sam ![Thought Bubbles](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thought%20Bubbles.webp?width=600&height=399&name=Thought%20Bubbles.webp) ### Introspective Approach We take a student-centered approach to college counseling.  You can't figure out where you want to go or what you want to achieve, if you don't know yourself.  We have a process to get deep into what makes you tick to illuminate the path for you.   With Anita, she got to the core of who I was.  My strenghts and  weaknesses.  How I operate in the world. This was useful for college selection, essay writing, and major selection.  She helps you have fun going deep into who you are. I learned so much about me!  - Brooklyn ![blob-769765d](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blob-769765d.webp?width=2000&height=1125&name=blob-769765d.webp) ### Advice and Service Brighter Days combines the realities of paying parents with the desires of students to identify sound solutions.  A perfect fit schoool can vary student to student and household to household. Brighter Days guided my child to apply to schools with vast resources for merit scholarships on top of financial aid.  She really helped make my son's desires possible.  We could not have navigated these complex applications without this help!  \- Sophia, mom of a senior  Our Services ## A Versatile and Easy-To-Use Theme ### ![th (4)](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/th%20(4).webp?width=330&height=220&name=th%20(4).webp) Early College Planning $750 - Best freshman or sophmore year, strategize to make a student college ready (classes, enrichment, extracurriculars, volunteering, etc) ### ![6140](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6140.webp?width=2160&height=1440&name=6140.webp) Perfecting the College List $2500 - From January of junior year to October of senior year ### ![1948997446](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1948997446.webp?width=2119&height=1414&name=1948997446.webp) Comprehensive Package $7000 - Includes college planning, perfecting the list, and project management/guidance/editing help throughout the process ### ![611778334](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/611778334.webp?width=2119&height=1414&name=611778334.webp) Fine Arts Comprehensive Package $9000 - Includes everything in comprehensive package plus help understanding which schools require multiple applications and strategy insights on the inclusion of videos, portfolios, and audtions. ### ![2108522011](https://brighterdaysadvising.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2108522011.webp?width=2560&height=1707&name=2108522011.webp) Intense Essay Weekend $2500 - Behind in your essays and responses and need intense help? 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