Educational Consulting in Concord, Massachusetts

Mission Statement

At The Dromgoole Center for Admission, our goal is two-fold: to help students find the right fit-schools for them, and ensure that their application materials are customized and tell their unique story in order to get the best read and consideration possible in admissions. We've been doing it well for over 45 years.

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The practice adheres to a team approach to ensure that everyone knows the families and students and works alongside them every step of the way. We stay abreast of admissions trends and have a clear idea of what prep schools, colleges, and universities are looking for in applicants for prep school, college, graduate school, and their first job. We visit schools as often as possible, and Dr. Dromgoole himself has walked more than 1,200 of the 1,750 four-year colleges and universities across America.

MS. JENNIFER DROMGOOLE
Jennifer Dromgoole graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 1994. Prior to joining the family business, Jennifer worked for IBM as a trained consultant in the financial services e-business strategy environment for six years. She joined The Dromgoole Center For Admission team in the fall of 2001. Ms. Dromgoole graduated with a Certificate in College Admission Counseling from UCLA in 2008. She attended the Harvard University Summer Institute on College Admission and has been on campus at over 500 independent schools and colleges. Her extensive college and prep school knowledge is a valuable addition to the team. Ms. Dromgoole participates in every phase of the college process from initial evaluation to the final decision. Clients can rely on Jennifer for her insight on interviews, essays, applications, supplements and which environment will be the best academic and social fit for the student.


MS. KAREN LONG
Karen Long spent over 20 years working in advertising and marketing communications throughout the U.S. before she decided to change careers and help students through the application and admission process. She completed UCLA’s graduate program in College Counseling and Harvard University’s Summer Institute on College Admissions, and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She brings her writing and editing skills to The Dromgoole Center, as well as a very personal touch to the admissions process as a mom to two student-athletes. Karen enjoys working with students and families and helping them navigate the challenging admissions process. In her spare time she visits colleges and universities throughout the country and loves “road trips.”



MS. SARAH DROMGOOLE
Sarah Dromgoole has been an educator, tutor, and coach for the past twenty years. Sarah is a certified English teacher, Special Educator and Guidance Counselor with a Master’s degree from Northeastern University in Applied Educational Psychology. Sarah is also a certified EmPOWER writing instructor and member of the Learning & the Brain society. After being a varsity athlete at St. Lawrence University, where she majored in English/writing and worked in admissions, Sarah has gone on to become a nine-time High School State Champion swimming and diving coach in the state of Massachusetts as well as a high school lacrosse coach. Sarah specializes in learning styles, executive function coaching, and developing learning strategies that maximize students’ potential. Sarah is passionate about her students and truly enjoys getting the most out of each and every child with whom she comes in contact.




DR. JOHN DROMGOOLE
Dr. John Dromgoole is an internationally recognized expert on college admissions and financial aid. He has been assisting families with the process in New England, throughout the United States, and internationally for more than forty years.

A former school teacher in Warwick and Providence, Rhode Island, a lobbyist and tenured professor, Dr. Dromgoole has advised more than 2,500 students and families regarding college placement and financial aid.

While a tenured Professor of Cooperative Education at Northeastern University for thirteen years, he taught seminars on career development and assisted in the training of deans of admissions from various institutions. He then became Vice President of the National Commission for Cooperative Education for twelve years. While working with the Commission, Dr. Dromgoole successfully directed lobbying efforts aimed at increasing educational funding in the Congress of the United States. During this time, he also had the opportunity to work closely with presidents of one-hundred colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Dr. Dromgoole received a Bachelor's Degree from University of Rhode Island, a Master's Degree in School Administration from Northeastern, and he is one of the few people in the field of admissions counseling who also holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, which he received from Boston College .

As a result of his extensive work in the field of higher education and having visited over 500 college campuses, Dr. Dromgoole provides a unique insider's perspective on college admission and financial aid; his knowledge and expertise have lead 87 percent of his clients to be accepted to their college of choice.

Key Contacts

Ms. Jennifer Dromgoole

Jennifer Dromgoole Graduated From Trinity College In Hartford, Connecticut In 1994. Prior To Joining The Family Business, Jennifer Worked For Ibm As A Trained Consultant In The Financial Services E-business Strategy Environment For Six Years. She Joined The Dromgoole Center For Admission Team In The Fall Of 2001. Ms. Dromgoole Graduated With A Certificate In College Admission Counseling From Ucla In 2008. She Attended The Harvard University Summer Institute On College Admission And Has Been On Campus At Over 500 Independent Schools And Colleges. Her Extensive College And Prep School Knowledge Is A Valuable Addition To The Team. Ms. Dromgoole Participates In Every Phase Of The College Process From Initial Evaluation To The Final Decision. Clients Can Rely On Jennifer For Her Insight On Interviews, Essays, Applications, Supplements And Which Environment Will Be The Best Academic And Social Fit For The Student.

Ms. Karen Long

Karen Long Spent Over 20 Years Working In Advertising And Marketing Communications Throughout The U.s. Before She Decided To Change Careers And Help Students Through The Application And Admission Process. She Completed Ucla’s Graduate Program In College Counseling And Harvard University’s Summer Institute On College Admissions, And Received Her Undergraduate Degree From The University Of Massachusetts At Amherst. She Brings Her Writing And Editing Skills To The Dromgoole Center, As Well As A Very Personal Touch To The Admissions Process As A Mom To Two Student-athletes. Karen Enjoys Working With Students And Families And Helping Them Navigate The Challenging Admissions Process. In Her Spare Time She Visits Colleges And Universities Throughout The Country And Loves “road Trips.”

Ms. Sarah Dromgoole

Sarah Dromgoole Has Been An Educator, Tutor, And Coach For The Past Twenty Years. Sarah Is A Certified English Teacher, Special Educator And Guidance Counselor With A Master’s Degree From Northeastern University In Applied Educational Psychology. Sarah Is Also A Certified Empower Writing Instructor And Member Of The Learning & The Brain Society. After Being A Varsity Athlete At St. Lawrence University, Where She Majored In English/writing And Worked In Admissions, Sarah Has Gone On To Become A Nine-time High School State Champion Swimming And Diving Coach In The State Of Massachusetts As Well As A High School Lacrosse Coach. Sarah Specializes In Learning Styles, Executive Function Coaching, And Developing Learning Strategies That Maximize Students’ Potential. Sarah Is Passionate About Her Students And Truly Enjoys Getting The Most Out Of Each And Every Child With Whom She Comes In Contact.

Dr. John Dromgoole

Dr. John Dromgoole Is An Internationally Recognized Expert On College Admissions And Financial Aid. He Has Been Assisting Families With The Process In New England, Throughout The United States, And Internationally For More Than Forty Years. a Former School Teacher In Warwick And Providence, Rhode Island, A Lobbyist And Tenured Professor, Dr. Dromgoole Has Advised More Than 2,500 Students And Families Regarding College Placement And Financial Aid. while A Tenured Professor Of Cooperative Education At Northeastern University For Thirteen Years, He Taught Seminars On Career Development And Assisted In The Training Of Deans Of Admissions From Various Institutions. He Then Became Vice President Of The National Commission For Cooperative Education For Twelve Years. While Working With The Commission, Dr. Dromgoole Successfully Directed Lobbying Efforts Aimed At Increasing Educational Funding In The Congress Of The United States. During This Time, He Also Had The Opportunity To Work Closely With Presidents Of One-hundred Colleges And Universities Throughout The United States. dr. Dromgoole Received A Bachelor's Degree From University Of Rhode Island, A Master's Degree In School Administration From Northeastern, And He Is One Of The Few People In The Field Of Admissions Counseling Who Also Holds A Doctorate In Higher Education Administration, Which He Received From Boston College . as A Result Of His Extensive Work In The Field Of Higher Education And Having Visited Over 500 College Campuses, Dr. Dromgoole Provides A Unique Insider's Perspective On College Admission And Financial Aid; His Knowledge And Expertise Have Lead 87 Percent Of His Clients To Be Accepted To Their College Of Choice.

1) College

Selecting and recommending schools, based upon “best fit”
Mapping and scheduling tours and visits; accompanying families on visits upon request
Helping students complete applications, including brainstorming and guidance on essays
Framing application packages to create a unique impression and story from the admissions perspective
Resume and interview preparation
Guiding student-athletes through parallel admissions/athletics
Helping theater, music, art, and dance students with preparing portfolios and auditions, including online media representation

2) Private School

Selecting and recommending private schools, based upon “best fit”
Resume and interview preparation
SSAT or ISEE preparation
Mapping and scheduling tours and visits; accompanying families on visits upon request
Helping students complete applications, including brainstorming and guidance on essays
Framing application packages to create a unique impression and story from the private school admissions perspective

Guiding student-athletes through parallel admissions/athletics

Helping theater, music, art, and dance students with preparing portfolios and auditions, including online media representation

3) Post Graduate Year

Selecting and recommending Post Graduate schools, based upon “best fit”
Resume and interview preparation
Mapping and scheduling tours and visits; accompanying families on visits upon request
Helping students complete PG applications, including brainstorming and guidance on multiple essays
Framing PG application packages to create a unique impression and story from the admissions perspective
Assist students in keeping in touch with college admissions and coaches while maximizing their senior year of high school
Guiding student-athletes through parallel admissions/athletics
Helping theater, music, art, and dance students with preparing portfolios and auditions, including online media representation

4) Gap Year

Recommending gap year programs
Helping students complete applications, including brainstorming and guidance on essays
Framing application packages to create a unique impression and story from the admissions perspective
Resume and interview preparation
Some of our favorite programs to work with are:

Dynamy Internship Year - www.internshipyear.org

Dynamy Internship Year is the oldest and only residential internship program in the country. Our mission is to offer young people, ages 17-22, a transformational gap year (or semester) opportunity. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Dynamy Internship Year integrates full-time mentored internships in over 240 organizations with urban and backcountry leadership experiences, personal and college/career advising, city, apartment living, optional college seminars and the company of a remarkable group of peers.

Thinking Beyond Borders - www.thinkingbeyondborders.org Thinking Beyond Borders takes 16 graduating high school seniors around the world for 8 months to study global development issues from social, political and economical perspectives. Students study the AIDS epidemic and public health in South Africa,sustainable agriculture in India, public education in China, environmental conservation in Vietnam, and clean water issues in Ecuador. In each country, students live with local families, work with non-government organizations, study with top professors and area experts, and meet with local politicians and the US ambassador to create a broad perspective of the issue.

NOLS (The National Outdoor Leadership School) - www.nols.edu

For 41 years, students with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) have learned and mastered outdoor skills, developed leadership and studied environmental ethics in some of the most wild classrooms in the world! Join NOLS Director of Admission, Bruce Palmer as he shares stunning pictures and cinematography for snowy Alaskan peaks to dense Patagonian rain forests, the majestic Himalayas to sparkling coastal Baja and the rugged Rockies to the remote Australian Outback.

Rustic Pathways - www.rusticpathways.com

Rustic Pathways is proud to offer gap year experiences in every country where we operate, encompassing most of Asia, Africa, The South Pacific, Central and South America. Within these regions we have extensive knowledge and resources available to create an endless array of extraordinary community service, language immersion, and cross-cultural adventures programs. You can arrange Rustic Pathways Gap Programs that last anywhere from a few weeks to fifteen months or more!

5) Transfer Students

We work with college or private school transfer students
Selecting and recommending schools, based upon “best fit”
Reviewing the positive and negative aspects of the first college experience
Mapping and scheduling tours and visits; accompanying families on visits upon request
Helping students complete applications, including brainstorming and guidance on essays
Framing application packages to create a unique impression and story from the admissions perspective
Resume and interview preparation
Guiding student-athletes through parallel admissions/athletics
Helping theater, music, art, and dance students with preparing portfolios and auditions, including online media representation

Service Locations

Educational Consulting Concord  -  Tutoring Concord  -  Tutoring Services Concord
College Placement Concord  -  Private School Placement Concord  -  Common Application Concord

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Updated as of 4/29/2025

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