About J Diehl Consulting

As a former school counselor, I’ve dedicated my career to serving students and families.

In my twenty-one years of college admissions counseling experience, I built a reputation for being kind, helpful, organized, and motivated to improve the lives of people. I am the father to four children, so I understand how the stress of college admissions can be!

I grew up on Long Island; I attended SUNY Geneseo, earned a BA in Psychology, and then went on to LIU/C.W. Post where I completed an MS in School Counseling. 

My career as a guidance counselor began at Eastern Suffolk BOCES where I worked at a vocational school for students with disabilities.  I then found my way to Ward Melville HS in the Three Village Central School District. Before retiring I was the ACT Test Coordinator and SAT/ACT Test Prep Coordinator, and I continue to be the Head Coach of the girl’s varsity soccer team.

In addition to coaching, I work with high school students, providing college admissions counseling for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. I am an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) which allows me to be connected to a wonderful group of people committed to helping students find the schools that fit them best.

When working with students my goal is to find the best fit. Finding the right fit takes a clear understanding of the student’s needs and wants, their potential, and an understanding of the current college admissions climate. I strive to learn all I can about my students and stay current on admissions trends. With my help, planning for college can be less stressful and leave you with more time for, well, you.

As your personal college advisor , I will help you through all of the pieces of the college admissions puzzle: College search, test planning, college essay, scholarship searches, FAFSA/CSS Profile, college applications, activities resume, NCAA requirements (if necessary), connecting with school counselors and teachers, and the additional actions needed to get that admission offer. 

I am here to help students find the schools where they can thrive. If you would like to meet with me to talk about my services, schedule a free consultation!