I love to work with students who are thoughtful, creative, intellectual, driven, athletic, neurodivergent, artistic, first generation, at both independent and public schools.
I love to work with families who are trying to enjoy the last years of high school with their teen and want a partner to help them cut through the noise. Families who have a sense of humor are a huge plus.
If you are looking to manufacture a brand or chase prestige at all costs, I am probably not the right fit.
If you want this process to strengthen your child’s sense of self and bring you closer as a family, we will work beautifully together.
College Counseling For Families Who Value Connection
When the process begins to feel real
There are conversations everywhere. Rankings. Deadlines. Comparisons. Well meaning advice. It can escalate quickly.
This is when the intentional building happens.
Comprehensive, individualized support includes:
• Thoughtful college list development rooted in fit, not frenzy. We’ll find schools where a student will grow, feel challenged, and feel supported.
• Timeline creation and accountability. We map the road ahead so nothing sneaks up on you.
• Deep essay development through reflection and revision. Before we draft, we connect. We explore themes, patterns, and voice. Essays are developed through conversation, iteration, and honesty.
• Activity and application strategy. We clarify what matters, and present it compellingly.
• Interview and Video Introduction preparation. Students practice speaking about themselves with confidence and authenticity.
• Family and Parent guidance throughout. Defined check-ins to support parents, answer questions, and stay on track with family goals.
Every piece of the application reflects a real human, not a manufactured persona.
By the end of the process, students are not only submitting compelling applications. They are more self aware, more articulate, and more grounded in their own direction.
Junior Year through Decision Season Comprehensive
Senior Year Intensive
Strategic, Grounded Support When It Matters Most
By the summer after junior year, families often feel pressure rising. The process is no longer abstract. Deadlines are visible, everyone has opinions, and the stakes feel higher.
This is where grounded support makes all the difference.
The Senior Year Intensive is designed for students beginning the process in the summer after junior year or at the start of senior fall. I provide focused, comprehensive guidance through application season without panic or chaos.
Together, we:
• Build a balanced, thoughtful college list rooted in fit.
• Follow a clear, realistic application timeline.
• Develop essays through reflection, drafting, and rigorous revision.
• Refine activities and positioning.
• Prepare for interviews and video introductions.
• Navigate early decision/ early action strategy.
• Manage stress points as they arise.
Students often feel overwhelmed at the beginning. By the middle of the process, they feel organized and purposeful. By the end, they understand themselves more clearly than when they started.
Parents receive structured guidance throughout, with defined check-ins to keep the system steady.
Foundation Year Coaching
Building Strong Habits and Guidance to Find Vision
Freshman and Sophomore year is a strange and important season. Students are not new to school, but the pressure of junior year has not yet arrived. It is a window to set a strong foundation before everything speeds up.
This is not about building a brand at fifteen. It is about helping students understand what genuinely interests them, how they want to spend their time, and what kind of effort feels meaningful rather than performative.
I work with early high school students as a thought partner and strategic guide.
Together, we focus on:
• Clarifying academic and personal priorities.
• Identifying real motivations versus external pressure.
• Summer planning rooted in curiosity and growth.
• Strengthening relationships with teachers.
• Exploring interests without forcing a narrative.
• Building executive functioning skills and sustainable habits.
• Practicing self reflection before it becomes an essay prompt.
Students learn how to think about their choices instead of simply reacting to expectations.
Parents receive guidance on how to support without accelerating unnecessary stress.
By the time junior year begins, students feel steadier, clearer, and more connected to how to achieve their dreams.