Holly O’Brien | The College Concept

About Holly O’Brien

Holly O’Brien is known as an Independent Educational Consultant, a College Admissions Consultant, and a College Application Strategist. She is located in Dallas, Texas, and works with many students locally. She also provides help with college applications via email, video conferencing, and telephone to students located around the country. She is committed to providing outstanding college admissions assistance and college consulting to undergraduate and graduate students so that they can gain admission to their best fit college and to highly competitive universities.

Jan 13, 2022

January 2022

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:10+00:00January 13th, 2022|

Hi everyone – it’s Holly O’Brien of The College Concept! I invite you to contact me at 214.369.8055 and/or holly@thecollegeconcept.com. Quote of the day "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. [...]

Aug 27, 2021

Always remember that the future comes one day at a time

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:11+00:00August 27th, 2021|

Quote of the Day: "Always remember that the future comes one day at a time." - Dean Acheson Today I am going to linger a bit on the topic of long-term preparation of your student’s [...]

Apr 29, 2021

Action is the foundational key to all success

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:11+00:00April 29th, 2021|

Quote of the Day: "Action is the foundational key to all success." - Pablo Picasso I hope my readers who are parents of seniors have the great fortune to declare their student’s college applications completed [...]

Mar 5, 2021

The impossible can always be broken down into possibilities

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:11+00:00March 5th, 2021|

Quote of the Day: "The impossible can always be broken down into possibilities." - Author Unknown Here are some of the careers that will be most promising (i.e. hiring and growth potential, and salary) according [...]

Feb 10, 2020

Life is like playing a violin solo in public and…

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:11+00:00February 10th, 2020|

Quote of the day: "Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as you go along." - Samuel Butler Hi everyone – it’s Holly O’Brien, founder and owner of The College [...]

Jan 9, 2020

Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:12+00:00January 9th, 2020|

Quote of the Day: "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers I love that quote from one of our well-loved homespun philosophers. How true! [...]

Aug 24, 2019

I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:12+00:00August 24th, 2019|

Quote of the Day: "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." - Michelangelo You may wonder why the college application process has gotten so intense that students need [...]

Apr 19, 2019

What to do if your student has been waitlisted

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:12+00:00April 19th, 2019|

Your student has been waitlisted at her/his dream school - now what? It can be frustrating to have to consider the options. Accept the sure thing offer from a less desired school? Take our chances [...]

Mar 25, 2019

College Admission Insights

By Holly O’Brien|2023-04-17T18:14:12+00:00March 25th, 2019|

Quote of the Day: "I never did very well in math – I could never seem to persuade the teacher that I hadn’t meant my answers literally." - Calvin Trillin In today’s blog I am [...]

...in case [my daughter] hasn't told you, she has 100% acceptance from all the schools she has heard from! It wouldn't have happened without your tremendous help...

A parent

Ms. O'Brien truly did change my essays from ordinary to extraordinary. As soon as I saw the first edited essay, I could tell that Ms. O'Brien completely understands the college admissions process because of the way she changed the essays...

A student now attending Columbia University

...Bottom line, she is an EXPERT In helping young men and women in reaching their potential and helping them get accepted to their top college choice. I highly recommend her!!!

A parent