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College list strategy
Build a balanced list of reaches, targets, and likely schools based on goals, academics, fit, and affordability.
Admissions Support
Guidance across the full application.
The goal is to help students make strategic choices and communicate their story clearly — without sounding generic or over-polished.
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Activities positioning
Clarify the student's strongest themes and make extracurriculars read with purpose and direction.
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Common App essay coaching
Brainstorm, structure, revise, and polish essays so the student's voice stays authentic and focused.
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Supplemental essays
Develop school-specific responses that show fit, specificity, and genuine reflection.
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Interview prep
Practice clear responses, personal storytelling, and confidence for college interviews.
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Timeline planning
Organize deadlines and priorities so the application process feels less chaotic.
Application Roadmap
Strategy changes by grade level.
Students at different stages need different help. The first consultation identifies the highest-leverage move.
Rising sophomores
Focus on academic direction, meaningful activities, summer planning, and long-term positioning.
Juniors
Build school lists, testing plans, activity narratives, recommendation strategy, and essay foundations.
Seniors
Move into execution: Common App, supplements, interviews, deadlines, and final review.
Selective admissions
Make the student's application coherent, specific, and memorable without promising outcomes.
Proof of Perspective
Recently admitted to MIT, Princeton, and Yale.
Admissions results never guarantee outcomes for anyone else, but recent experience with the process helps make guidance more practical and current.
MIT
Admitted Class of 2030
Princeton
Admitted Class of 2030
Yale
Admitted Class of 2030
Pricing
Admissions and essay coaching.
Use hourly coaching for targeted support, or build a recurring plan during application season.
$120/hrApplication strategy, essay coaching, interview prep, and admissions planning.
Admissions FAQ
Common parent questions.
Do you write essays for students?
No. The student's voice must remain their own. Coaching focuses on brainstorming, structure, revision, clarity, and strategy.
Can you guarantee admission to a top college?
No. No ethical counselor can guarantee admission. The goal is to help students submit stronger, clearer, more strategic applications.
Can you help younger students?
Yes. Sophomores and juniors can benefit from extracurricular strategy, testing timelines, and long-term application planning.
Can this be combined with SAT tutoring?
Yes. Many students benefit from combining SAT performance coaching with admissions strategy, especially during junior year.
Start admissions planning
Book a free admissions roadmap call.
We'll discuss goals, application stage, target schools, and the next most important move.