About

At Degrees of Success, we believe that education is the foundation—but the path a student builds upon it is uniquely their own. Whether that journey leads to an Ivy League campus, a distinguished trade, an entrepreneurial venture or early career opportunities, every student deserves a blueprint designed with intention, clarity and vision.

Founded by Kafi A. Martin, Degrees of Success exists to give families what so many lack in this pivotal season: a trusted partner who sees the whole student, not just the application. Kafi’s own path—at Boston University and Harvard University—taught her that even the brightest students can lose their way without the right guidance. That hard-won lesson became her mission: to ensure no student has to navigate their future alone.

Today, Degrees of Success provides families with bespoke, strategic advising that transforms uncertainty into direction and potential into opportunity. Through one-on-one mentoring, holistic strategy and a proven framework, we equip students to present their most authentic, compelling selves while preparing them to thrive well beyond their acceptance letters.

For parents, our work brings peace of mind: the assurance that their child’s journey is guided with care, precision, and foresight. For students, it delivers confidence, clarity and the freedom to pursue a future aligned with who they are and who they aspire to become.

Our Promise: At Degrees of Success, we don’t simply help students apply to college. We help them architect lives of purpose, resilience and distinction.