We offer personal, individualized college counseling to students and parents in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area.

Finding the right fit for college can be a complicated and confusing process but we can help. With our free initial consultation, what have you got to lose? At many high schools, the counselor/student ratio is in excess of 300. College Quest Now gives you the individual attention and expert advice you need to identify colleges/universities that are the right fit for you. Many of my clients have saved thousands of dollars by making smart decisions on their application list. You are making one of the most important decisions at this stage of your life. Let our 40+ years of experience in admissions and financial aid help.



About Us

John Iacovelli brings 42 years of admissions and financial aid experience to each of his students.Recently retired as the Dean of Enrollment Management at Stockton University, he brings a wealth of knowledge in both the college selection process and financial aid. After four decades of work within higher education, there are a number of guiding principles that will make the process far more rewarding.

  • 01. Research

    First and foremost, do your best to make the college selection process stress free. There are over 2200 four-year colleges/universities in this country. Together, we will find a group of schools (NOT ONE) that are the right fit for you.

  • 02. Plan

    No matter what major you want to pursue, there are schools within all price ranges that will meet your needs and there are strategies that can help reduce the cost.

  • 03. Strategize

    Seeking expert advice for both the college selection process and the financial aid process not only gives you confidence that you will make the right decision but could save you and your family thousands of dollars in college costs following my time-tested strategies.

“ There are schools within all price ranges that will meet your needs. ”

John Iacovelli

Service Packages

Let us take a look at
your future!

Early Planners

9-10th Graders

  • Analysis of high school transcript

  • Establish student/family educational goals for the student
  • Review of extracurricular activities (school & community)

  • Advice on standardized testing

Comprehensive College Selection Strategy

11-12th Graders

  • All services offered for Early Planners

  • In-depth analysis of your top five college choices
  • 8-point analysis of the top factors affecting your college selections
  • Honest, candid assessment of the competitive levels of your college choices in relation to your academic profile

The Financial Aid Process

12th Graders

  • Understanding Federal Methodology which is the process behind the FAFSA calculations
  • Financial aid packaging practices of colleges and how this can work in your favor
  • Beyond the filing of the FAFSA, develop strategies to reduce the cost of a college education
  • Merit-based vs need-based opportunities
  • How "Early FAFSA" can work to your advantage
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John is passionate about educating families on the intricate details of the admissions process and financing a college education.

Danielle M.

School Counselor
The analysis of my son's high school transcript and the advice he got for his standardized testing was extremely helpful! I would highly recommend College Quest Now to anyone that's daunted by the college application process!

Kelly C.

Service Package: Early Planner
After hours of wasting my time trying to figure out how to get the best Financial Aid package for my daughter, I decided to call College Quest Now! I did not regret it! Finally, a company who is willing to explain the process to me in a way I can understand. College Quest Now is an incredible time saver!

Amanda C.

Service Package: Financial Aid Process
Easy, affordable, and stress reducing. An absolute no-brainer!

Rory G.

Service Package: Comprehensive College Selection Strategy
After we used College Quest Now to come up with our top 5 college choices, we were so impressed we came back when we had questions and concerns with finacial aid. There isn't a company in the tri-state area that is as helpful!

Mark S.

Service Package: Comprehensive College Selection Strategy & Financial Aid Process