Whether your student is just starting high school or deep in senior year applications, personalized guidance makes the process clearer, less stressful, and more successful. Here's how I can help — at every stage of the journey.

Early Planning
Grades 9–11

The earlier we start, the more options your student has. These services help build a strong foundation long before applications open.

• Course Selection — Choosing the right classes, honors, AP, and dual enrollment courses to strengthen your student's profile and work toward their goals.

• Extracurricular & Summer Planning — Identifying activities, programs, and experiences that are meaningful, authentic, and competitive.

• Self & Major Exploration — Guided reflection to help students discover their academic interests, values, and potential career paths before building a college list.

• College Visit Planning & Prep — Making the most of campus visits with targeted questions and an evaluation framework that helps students compare schools meaningfully.

Application Preparation
Grades 11–12

This is where strategy meets execution. We build a smart, balanced college list and craft applications that tell your student's unique story.

• College List Building — Personalized lists that balance reach, match, and safety schools across academic, social, and financial fit.

• College Essay Brainstorming, Drafting & Editing — From finding the right topic to polishing the final draft, I guide students through essays that are authentic and compelling.

• Application Advising & Review — A thorough review of every component of the application to ensure consistency, completeness, and impact.

• Standardized Test Planning — Strategic advice on whether to test, when to test, and how to prepare for the SAT or ACT based on your student's goals.

• Letter of Recommendation Advising — Guidance on who to ask, when to ask, and how to set recommenders up for success.

• Interview Preparation — Practice sessions and coaching so students walk into interviews confident and ready.

Senior Year & Decision Support Grade 12

The work doesn't stop at submit. I help families navigate the final stretch with clarity and confidence.

• Waitlist & Deferral Strategy — If your student is waitlisted or deferred, I help craft a thoughtful response that strengthens their case.

• Financial Aid Advising & Award Letter Review — Making sense of financial aid packages and understanding the true cost of each offer.

• Deciding Which Offer to Accept — A structured conversation to help your student weigh their options and choose the school that truly fits.