Hi, I'm Tara Niemi — and I'm so glad you found me!

I founded Plan College With Me in 2021 because I believed families deserved something better—a real, one-on-one connection that simply wasn't possible in a large public high school setting. After years in educational advising, I knew the difference that personalized guidance could make, and I wanted to bring that same approach I had always valued in great coaches, trainers, and tutors to college planning.

So I built the practice I wished existed.

Today, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of families across New Jersey and nationwide, and what I love most is the variety. I don't cater to a single type of student—no Ivy-only lists, no singular focus. I meet every student exactly where they are, and I build a plan around their unique goals, strengths, and timeline.

With over 15 years of experience in college admissions, application strategy, and educational advising, I bring both expertise and genuine investment to every family I work with. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and a Master's in Educational Counseling from The College of New Jersey, and I am a Professional Member of IECA—the gold standard in independent educational consulting.

My mission is simple: to take the stress out of this process and replace it with clarity, confidence, and excitement about what's ahead.

I'd love the opportunity to work with your family!