College Admissions Consulting Business

We are under LOI to acquire a leading college admissions consulting firm with over 25 years of operating history and a reputation for delivering premium, end-to-end guidance to students navigating the U.S. and international college admissions process. The firm provides comprehensive support—including school selection, essay development, and interview preparation—and benefits from a highly loyal, referral-driven client base with an average relationship duration of four years. The business generates approximately $35,000 per contract, supported by stable recurring revenue and strong student outcomes. With a high-margin profile and opportunities for growth through pricing optimization, service expansion, and increased market penetration, the platform is well-positioned for scale. The transaction is being executed at approximately 3x EBITDA. The Seller/current CEO will remain in place post-close, providing continuity and leadership. The Seller is supporting the transition by providing a $400,000 seller note and rolling 15% of equity, demonstrating strong conviction in the business’s future. Sponsors are contributing $140,000, and only $100,000 of preferred equity is required to complete the deal. Under flat performance, the preferred equity is expected to be fully repaid within two years—providing investors with an attractive risk-adjusted return in a defensible and growing niche of the education services sector. Significant upside exists through the introduction of AI to tech-enable core aspects of the business. Integrating AI-powered tools for essay review, interview preparation, and application tracking can enhance advisor efficiency, improve client experience, and increase overall capacity without proportionate increases in headcount.