Elite Expertise.

Concierge Approach.

Exceptional Results.

An Ethos of Excellence

We share your commitment to excellence.

Understanding that the high school years go by quickly, you strive to provide your child with unique opportunities and the best possible foundation for their future. In today’s competitive landscape, expert strategy and guidance are vital to successfully navigating the college admissions process. At Edgewater Advisors, this relentless dedication to achieving superior outcomes is the cornerstone of our work.

Different by Design

  • Leveraging over three decades of independent school experience from an Ivy League-educated founder, Edgewater Advisors offers unparalleled academic advising and transformational college counseling. This deep expertise translates into a strategic advantage for students aiming for top-tier institutions.

  • Edgewater Advisors intentionally partners with a limited number of discerning, ambitious, global clients. This allows us to deliver consistent, focused attention and a high-touch service model, regardless of our clients’ location.

  • Unlike larger, more generalized services, Edgewater Advisors offers a concierge-level experience. This ensures that each student receives a comprehensive, bespoke approach to their academic journey and college application process that cultivates and highlights their unique strengths, accomplishments, and aspirations.

  • To ensure that our well-rounded, high-achieving students present impressively and authentically in the application process, Edgewater Advisors focuses on the entire academic journey. This holistic approach ensures students are set up for success not just in high school and the admissions process, but also in college and beyond.

Peter J. Quagliaroli

Founder & President

Peter brings over 30 years of experience to Edgewater Advisors. He has worn nearly every hat in exceptional independent schools, including English Teacher, Academic Dean, Coach, Advisor, Director of College Counseling, and Head of High School. He has guided thousands of students through the high school years and the college process.

Independent School Experience: Rye Country Day School (NY), St. Anne’s-Belfield School (VA), Groton School (MA), Westminster Schools (GA)

Degrees: Cornell University, BA; Dartmouth College, MA; Harvard Graduate School of Education & Harvard Business School, CSML.

Graduate Level Coursework: Harvard University, Dartmouth College, University of Virginia, UC Berkeley.