Get College Going

About Us

We share guidance and insights to help families and individuals make wise personal and financial decisions before, during, and after college.

It’s about the four rights, and if not appropriately navigated, could create emotional, personal, and financial harm.

Everything starts with a conversation - www.calendly.com/tom-126

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How We Got Started

I founded Get College Going to provide clarity, guidance, and honest, unbiased information to high school and college-aged families, both before and after college. I joined Pivotal College Years to aid in the level of resources offered to families, including the robust planning platform. I've spent three decades in the higher education sector, and now it's all about helping individuals and families!!

The products and services we offer

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Highly Recommended

"Tom, listens to what the parents and student want to achieve and puts them on a path of success"

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"Where was he 49 years ago when I entered college and finished college in 1976! to get more..." Read more "Where was he 49 years ago when I entered college and finished college in 1976! to get more information on the "how too's" "whats" and "What ifs' of college life, before entering college, while you are in college all of those years of do's and don'ts, I would recommend Tom O'Hara The "Educational Consultant! With him he will not steer your wrong!"

Comprehensive Advising Program

Working with parents to help their students, Get College Going advises parents and counsels students to reach their goals and expectations. Our fou...

Helping Students Standout

Showing interest goes far beyond sending in college applications. Being selected for admissions or warded financial aid can be based on how strong ...

How to Pay for College

We help students and their parents learn the ABC of how to create a financing strategy to pay for college. We'll answer questions, calculate the fa...

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"Brian and the team at Belmont Print know customers are not transactions but relationships. They..." Read more "Brian and the team at Belmont Print know customers are not transactions but relationships. They understand how to deliver solutions!"

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"Justin takes the time to learn about his clients, understand their needs, and provide answers and..." Read more "Justin takes the time to learn about his clients, understand their needs, and provide answers and solutions. I have seen him in action both at work and in his community. His dedication and commitment is outstanding! Start with a conversation - you'll be pleased you did!"

Recent Activity

Tom from Get College Going Answered this on July 27, 2019

I am not a teacher or administrator; I'm an independent college adviser - along with the 3 r's students could benefit from expanded financial literacy programming. In the Commonwealth of MA we have Credit for Life programs but few schools offer the program. With the awaiting experience of... (more) I am not a teacher or administrator; I'm an independent college adviser - along with the 3 r's students could benefit from expanded financial literacy programming. In the Commonwealth of MA we have Credit for Life programs but few schools offer the program. With the awaiting experience of financing college or transitioning to work after HS, balancing check and debit accounts, borrowing money and living on a budget are valued programs for HS students.