College Admissions Consulting Services
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College Search & List Building
I work with students and their families to develop a balanced college list by understanding the “must-haves” and “no ways” to identify colleges that are the best fit academically, socially, and financially.
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Financial Aid Guidance
I help families develop a financial plan encompassing an overview of the college financial aid process, exploration of scholarship opportunities, timelines for completing key forms, and support for financial aid appeals.
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Early College Planning & Career Interest Analysis
As early as Junior High, I work with students through skills and aptitude assessments to identify potential majors and career paths based on identified strengths and interests. This includes high school course planning, extracurriculars, and early college exploration.
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Specialized Admissions Cases – Including Fine Arts Portfolios & Athletic Recruitment
I will work with you to create a personalized plan to help you achieve your financial goals. This could include audition prep, coach engagement guidance, or other aspects of your college profile.
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Application Strategy & Essay Help
I help you develop a strategic plan for college applications that highlights your accomplishments and tells your unique story. This includes brainstorming potential essay topics, reviewing and editing essay drafts, and ensuring applications are polished and compelling.
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Comprehensive & Custom College Planning Packages
Whether you are a rising junior ready to begin building your college list or a rising senior focused on college applications, I offer customized packages with a personal student dashboard to support your college path. Interested in just one aspect of the college planning process? Let’s discuss a customized package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a student or parent of a student overwhelmed with college admissions information?
You are not alone!! There is so much information out there and it can be difficult to know where to start or how to navigate it all. The college admissions landscape has become increasingly competitive and complex over the past couple of decades. Having an expert guide can make a huge difference in developing an intentional, strategic approach for each child. My role is to get to know your student deeply as an individual, and then provide tailored advice on school selection, testing, applications, essays, interviews, financial aid, and more.
Do you need help building a balanced college list?
Building the right college list is crucial but can also be one of the most challenging parts of the admissions process. With over 2,000 4-year colleges in the US, the options feel endless! As an experienced independent consultant, I can provide the strategic guidance needed to build a balanced list that fits your student’s unique interests, needs, and qualifications.
I work with clients on several key factors important to creating a list including academics, affordability, fit, and range.
Looking for support and advice on financial aid and applications?
Anxiety can run high when considering how to finance a college education. My goal is to maximize your student’s admissions outcomes while minimizing costs. Once I understand the affordability and comfort level of a family, we will focus on college options within this range, optimizing financial aid opportunities including outside scholarships, and demystifying timelines, forms, and procedures around the financial aid process.
Are you a student-athlete looking to play a sport in college?
As a father of college swimmers, I have experience in advising students who want to compete at the NCAA level. Let me help provide guidance around the recruiting process, athletic scholarships, and finding the right program for you while balancing sports with academics.
Considering college conservatory or other fine arts programs?
Similar to athletic recruiting, being academically and artistically admitted to a college conservatory program is a more specific and rigorous process than just filling out college applications. As a father of several children who have followed this path, let me help you identify programs matching your artistic discipline, style, interests, and professional aspirations. This includes guidance and organization on admission requirements and preparation for conservatory program auditions.
Do you have any lingering inquiries?
Want to discuss further? Reach out for a discussion.
