I am here to provide guidance to students and parents in hopes that they not only will have the most up-to-date and accurate information in order to make best decisions for each step of the college process, but that my guidance will also help reduce or relieve them of the stress from this process. Though students ideally shouldn't need to even consider starting their college search until the summer after their sophomore year of high school, some students and parents with specific goals may need to start planning a little earlier, so I have also included services for 8th and 9th graders. 

My first consultation session is free so please contact me for an appointment. I offer packages customized to each family's needs, and will provide pricing of the best package for you at our consultation session.

 

8th GRADE

  • Academic Requirements Previews and Planning Sessions

  • Course Selection for 9th grade Recommendations

  • Academic or Career "Pathways" Exploration

  • Career/Major Interest Summary

  • Extracurricular Activities/Summer Options Considerations

  • Community Service Opportunities

9th Grade Freshman

  • Academic Requirements Previews and Planning Sessions

  • Course Selection for 10th grade Recommendations

  • Academic or Career "Pathways" Exploration

  • Career/Major Interest Summary

  • Extracurricular Activities/Summer Options Considerations

  • Community Service Opportunities

  • High School Résumé

10th Grade Sophomore

  • Academic Requirements Review and Planning Sessions

  • Course Selection for 11th grade Recommendations

  • Academic or Career "Pathways" Exploration

  • Concurrent Classes at Community College while in High School Strategy

  • Career/Major Interest Summary

  • Extracurricular Activities / Summer Options Considerations

  • Community Service Plan / Part-Time Work or Internship

  • College Search and Campus Visits Plan

  • PSAT/SAT/ACT Test Planning

  • Updates to High School Résumé

11th Grade Junior

  • Academic Requirements & GPA Reviews

  • Course Selection for 12th grade Recommendations

  • Concurrent Classes at Community College while in High School Strategy

  • Career/Major Interest Summary

  • Best Fit College List Development

  • Extracurricular Activities / Summer Options Considerations

  • Community Service Plan / Part-Time Work or Internship

  • College Search and Campus Visits Plan

  • PSAT/SAT/ACT Test Planning

  • Updates to Your High School Résumé

  • Financial Aid Basics (FAFSA, CSS Profile, Loan types, Work/Study, etc.)

  • Scholarships Search

  • College Applications Preparation

  • Essay Writing Guidance

12th Grade Senior

  • Academic Requirements & GPA Reviews

  • Narrowing of Best Fit College List

  • College Search and Campus Visits Plan

  • SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests Planning

  • Understanding and Strategies to Applying: Early Decision/Early Action/Restrictive Early Action/Regular Decision

  • College Application Preparation

  • Essay Writing Guidance

  • College Application Review

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships Application Process

  • Advising on Letters of Recommendation Requests

  • College Interviews Preparation

  • Wait List Options Considerations

  • Community College to 4-year College Considerations

  • GAP Year Options Considerations

  • Evaluations of Admissions/Financial Awards Letters

  • Final Decision and Commitment

  • Advice for Moving On: to College/GAP Year/Career

CA Community College students

  • Advice for students looking to transfer to 4-year schools

  • Helping with course planning (general ed & major prep work)

  • Delineating Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG), Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) and general transfer programs

Essay Writing Guidance Package

For Students who are only interested in help with their college essays or UC's Personal Statements, I offer a stand-alone essay workshop package that includes:

  • Brainstorming essay prompts

  • Developing drafts

  • Editing final work

Specialized Guidance

I can also help with customized timelines and advice for students interested in colleges and programs that need portfolios, auditions, recruitment, special applications and other requirements:

  • Student Actors

  • Student Artists

  • Student Athletes

  • Student Musicians

  • Students with Learning Differences or Disabilities

  • Transfer Students

  • International Students wanting to study in the U.S.

  • U.S. Students wanting to study abroad