Services

I guide students through all of the steps required to identify, apply to, and enroll in a college that is a great fit.  I provide comprehensive support from start to finish with personalized care to meet the specific needs of each student and family. Every family’s needs will be different, so we’ll create an individualized calendar of structured meetings and informal check-ins that work for you. A typical program will include:

  • Introductory Family Meeting to identify goals and develop a plan

  • Student and counselor interview focused on student self-reflection and identification of guiding criteria for building the college list

  • Monthly or bi-monthly check-in meetings during the college research and list-building phase

  • Weekly or bi-weekly meetings during the late summer and early fall of senior year to work on applications and finalize plans

  • Meetings will take place on Zoom or in person at a mutually convenient public location.

  • ◾️Opportunities for student self-reflection through conversation and structured writing activities

    ◾️A balanced college list that fits your stated criteria

    ◾️Collaboration with you to refine and ultimately finalize your college list

    ◾️Advice for visiting college campuses and assistance with planning college tours

    ◾️Information and advice for researching colleges

    ◾️Preparation for college interviews

    ◾️Advice about standardized testing: when to test, which tests to take, etc.

    ◾️Advice regarding letters of recommendation

    ◾️Assistance as needed with all aspects of completing college applications

    ◾️Help with choosing topics for the personal statement and other college essays

    ◾️Feedback on drafts of essays, extracurricular activities lists, and short answer questions

    ◾️Advice regarding college scholarships and financial aid, as requested

    ◾️Advice regarding choice of application deadlines for each college

    ◾️Support and advice for the final college selection after admission decisions are reached

    ◾️Consultation on other college-related matters as needed, including high school course selection and extracurricular choices