Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to College Counseling for Success. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used and protected when you visit this website or communicate with College Counseling for Success.

College Counseling for Success is an independent educational consulting and coaching practice operated solely by Dale Koplik, M.Ed., Certified School Counselor and Independent Educational Consultant.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

Information Collected

Information may be collected when you voluntarily submit it through:

  • Contact Forms

  • Consultation Requests

  • Email Communication

  • Newsletter Sign-Ups

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Student Grade Level

  • Academic Or College-Planning Information Voluntarily Shared

Limited technical information may also be collected automatically through website analytics tools, including:

  • Browser Type

  • Device Type

  • Pages Visited

  • Time Spent On The Site

  • General Geographic Region

How Information Is Used

Information submitted through this website may be used to:

  • Respond To Inquiries

  • Schedule Consultations

  • Provide College Admissions Counseling

  • Provide Academic Or Executive Function Coaching

  • Improve Website Content And Services

  • Send Occasional Educational Updates Or Resources If Requested

Personal information is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Because College Counseling for Success is operated solely by Dale Koplik, M.Ed., information submitted through this website is accessed and managed only by me unless disclosure is required by law or necessary for essential website operations.

Educational Consulting and Coaching Services

College Counseling for Success provides:

  • College Admissions Counseling

  • Educational Consulting

  • Academic Coaching

  • Executive Function Coaching

  • College Readiness Coaching

Services are educational, strategic and coaching-based in nature.

Although I am a Certified School Counselor, services provided through College Counseling for Success are not:

  • Psychotherapy

  • Mental Health Counseling

  • Medical Treatment

  • Crisis Services

  • Clinical Therapy

  • Legal Or Financial Advice

Families remain responsible for educational, medical, psychological and personal decisions related to their student.

Academic & Executive Function Coaching Disclaimer

Academic and executive function coaching may focus on:

  • Organization

  • Planning

  • Time Management

  • Study Systems

  • Routines

  • Accountability

  • Independent Follow-Through

Coaching is intended to help students develop stronger academic habits, structure and self-management skills over time.

Outcomes vary based on student participation, consistency, school expectations and individual circumstances. Specific academic, behavioral or admissions outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

College Admissions Counseling Disclaimer

College admissions counseling may include guidance related to:

  • College List Development

  • Admissions Strategy

  • Application Planning

  • Essay Support

  • Extracurricular And Academic Positioning

  • Timelines And Decision-Making Throughout The Admissions Process

College admissions decisions are made solely by colleges and universities.

While individualized guidance and strategic support are provided throughout the process, admission to any specific institution, scholarship outcome, financial aid award or athletic recruitment opportunity cannot be guaranteed.

College Readiness Coaching Disclaimer

College readiness coaching is intended to support students as they prepare for the increased academic, organizational and personal responsibilities associated with the transition to college.

Coaching may include guidance related to:

  • Time Management

  • Routines And Structure

  • Independent Living Preparation

  • Academic Planning

  • Communication And Self-Advocacy

  • Adjustment To Increased Independence

  • Transition Planning Before Or During The First Year Of College

College readiness coaching is educational and supportive in nature and does not replace:

  • Psychotherapy

  • Mental Health Counseling

  • Medical Care

  • Disability Services

  • Academic Advising Provided By A College Or University

Adjustment to college varies significantly between students, and specific academic, personal or transition outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Families and students remain responsible for decisions related to healthcare, academics, housing, student conduct and university support services.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools, including services such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)

These tools help measure website traffic, improve website performance and better understand how visitors interact with the site and advertisements.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.

Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party services or platforms, including:

  • Calendly

  • Google Meet

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • Google Forms

  • External Educational Resources

I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or platforms.

Data Security

Reasonable efforts are made to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Please avoid sending highly sensitive personal information through unsecured contact forms or email.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for parents, guardians and students seeking educational guidance services. Personal information from children under 13 is not knowingly collected without parental involvement.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access Your Personal Information

  • Correct Inaccurate Information

  • Request Deletion Of Previously Submitted Information

Requests may be made through the Contact Page.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

Dale Koplik, M.Ed.
Certified School Counselor
Independent Educational Consultant

College Counseling for Success
Madrid, Spain