About Anthony Russomanno

I’m Anthony Russomanno (AR), and for more than 25 years, I’ve been working at the intersection of college admissions, standardized testing, student advising, and education strategy. During that time, I’ve helped thousands of students and families navigate the complex and often stressful process of preparing for college.

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Over the years, I’ve worked with nearly every aspect of the admissions journey—college lists, SAT and ACT preparation, application strategy, recruiting, coaching, and academic planning. When families are in the middle of this process, it can feel overwhelming and uncertain. My goal has always been to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to that experience.

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Through countless hours working one-on-one and in groups with students, parents, educators, and administrators, I developed a strategic and supportive approach that reduces stress while helping students discover the excitement and possibilities that come with planning their future.

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Educational Leadership

From 2016 to 2020, I designed and built the Futureology College and Career Counseling Program for the Capistrano Unified School District from the ground up. The program served all six district high schools and provided:

• 1,000+ one-on-one college and career counseling appointments annually

• 150+ events and workshops each year, including the district’s College Fair

• Increased college readiness awareness and engagement across the district

This initiative created a structured counseling framework that helped thousands of students and families better understand the path from high school to college and career.

 

​Professional Experience

Prior to founding AR Advising, I spent more than 20 years in the education and test preparation industry with a leading national education company. My roles spanned multiple areas, including:

• Student and customer services leadership

• SAT and ACT tutoring and academic advising

• Product and content development

• Sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships

This experience provided a comprehensive understanding of the college admissions landscape from both the student and institutional perspectives.

 

Understanding Students and Families

Earlier in my career, I also worked as a family and group therapy counselor, gaining valuable insight into motivation, stress management, and decision-making. That experience continues to influence my advising philosophy today—helping students approach the admissions process with a healthy mindset, confidence, and balance.​

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A Trusted Voice in College Admissions

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to counsel thousands of students and families while delivering more than 2,000 presentations at high schools, colleges, conferences, companies, and community events. I’ve also organized over 1,000 workshops and informational programs focused on college admissions, testing, and academic planning. Much of my work has grown through word-of-mouth referrals from families who appreciated having a clear strategy and trusted guidance during the admissions process.

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In addition, I’ve collaborated with numerous organizations and institutions, including school districts such as Capistrano Unified and Saddleback Valley Unified, as well as national partners including the NFL, Pearson Embanet, and Union Plus, while consulting with education startups and student service organizations.​

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Our Philosophy

College admissions can feel complicated and stressful. My mission is to simplify the process, provide thoughtful strategy, and help students move forward with clarity and confidence.

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I look forward to helping your family navigate the journey ahead.