How to Choose
The Right Option for You
Every student I work with gets personalized, one-on-one guidance from me based on where they are, what they need, and what matters most next.
College Counseling Services
Scope of package:
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Enroll during grades 9–11 → supported through 12th grade.
9th → September (Ideal Start)
10th → September (Ideal Start)
9th and 10th: August–September (Onboard)
October–July: Limited rolling enrollment; subject to availability
11th → January (Ideal Start)
11th grade: December (Onboard)
Continuing Seniors begin application prep in July.
February–June: Limited rolling junior enrollment + accelerated onboarding; subject to availability
Includes approximately 35 hours of professional counseling support across the total engagement, allocated based on the student’s needs and stage of the process. Additional support is available at my hourly rate with prior family approval.
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Academic and extracurricular planning
Course selection and testing strategy
Major and career exploration
Strategic college-list development
Financial-fit considerations
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Application strategy and timeline
Personal statement and essay support
Activities and additional-information guidance
Interview preparation
Application and deadline management
Decision and financial-aid review
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Individual student meetings and accountability
Personalized milestones and next steps
Deadline tracking
Parent updates at key milestones
Family guidance when decisions are needed
Ongoing support through final college decisions
Scope of package:
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As deadlines approach, enrollment becomes more selective, application scope narrows, and the level of investment increases to reflect the compressed timeline and accelerated support required.
Standard Enrollment: Base Investment
January - August 31
Up to 10 college applicationsPriority Enrollment: Increased Investment
September 1–30
Up to 8 college applicationsAccelerated Enrollment: Highest Investment
October 1 onward
Up to 4 college applications
Subject to availabilityIncludes approximately 25 hours of professional counseling support across the total engagement, allocated based on the student’s application needs and timeline. Additional support is available at an hourly rate with prior family approval.
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Application-readiness assessment
College-list review and refinement
Application platform and requirements audit
ED, EA, RD, UC, and CSU strategy as applicable
Testing and score-submission strategy
Application timeline and priority planning
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Personal statement and supplemental essay support
UC PIQ support, when applicable
Activities and honors section guidance
Additional Information section guidance
Application organization and completion
Interview preparation
Final application review and submission planning
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Milestone and deadline-driven meetings during application season
Clear priorities and action plans between meetings
Deadline and progress tracking
Accountability between meetings
Parent updates at key milestones
Family guidance when decisions are needed
Financial-aid and offer review
Waitlist and decision guidance
Ongoing support through final college decisions
Scope of package:
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June–September of senior year — recommended so all essays are ready for drafting by October 1.
October 1 enrollment — Last window; subject to availability.
This package is specifically designed for essay development and does not include college-list development, application management, deadline tracking, application completion, or comprehensive admissions strategy. Additional support may continue at my hourly rate; subject to availability.
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Personal narrative and experience inventory
Guided brainstorming and topic development
Identification of themes, values, and meaningful experiences
Narrative positioning across the included essays
Selection of the strongest story or angle for each prompt
Strategy to minimize unnecessary repetition across essays
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Support for up to 3 essays total
Personal statement, UC PIQs, and/or school-specific supplemental essays
Individualized outlining and structure
Development of opening, narrative arc, and reflection
Feedback on clarity, specificity, and depth
Guidance strengthening the connection between experience and insight
Revision guidance through final polish within the included feedback rounds
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Three milestone-based 60-minute meetings focused on brainstorming, narrative development, structure, and revision strategy
Support for up to three essays, which may include a Common App personal statement, UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), or school-specific supplemental essays
Up to two rounds of written feedback and revision guidance for each included essay
Clear writing priorities and next steps between meetings
Guidance on adapting narrative strategy and existing material to additional application prompts
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Focused guidance for a specific college planning or admissions question.
Pre-session review of relevant materials
90-minute one-on-one strategy session
Personalized recommendations and clear next steps
Focused support around one defined area of need
Best for: Families who don’t need ongoing college counseling but want expert guidance on a specific decision, concern, or next step.
Common topics may include academic planning, application strategy, financial fit, testing decisions, extracurricular planning, or another targeted admissions question.
If your needs extend beyond the scope of a single consultation, I’ll recommend the service that best fits your situation.
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Build a summer that moves your student forward without filling their calendar just to look impressive.
Identify interests, strengths, and areas worth exploring
Evaluate which types of summer experiences make sense for the student’s current stage
Prioritize opportunities across academics, work, volunteering, enrichment, independent projects, or skill development
Identify where targeted program research may be worthwhile
Build a realistic summer plan with clear priorities and next steps
Best for: Students in Grades 9–11 who want to use the summer intentionally, whether that means exploring an interest, developing an existing strength, gaining experience, or creating more direction for the year ahead.
Open to all families with students in Grades 9–11 who want to build a thoughtful, purposeful summer plan.
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Compare your admission and financial aid offers before deciding where to enroll.
Review admission, merit scholarship, grant, loan, and financial aid offers
Calculate and compare the real cost of attendance
Identify important differences in affordability, academic opportunity, and overall fit
Surface questions or financial considerations that still need to be resolved
Weigh the tradeoffs together using a clear decision framework
Best for: Families choosing between college offers who want to understand both the educational opportunity and the financial commitment before making a final enrollment decision.
Open to all families comparing school offers and preparing to make a final enrollment decision before National College Decision Day on May 1.
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Campus Visit Strategy
Turn campus tours into meaningful college research.
Pre-visit strategy session to identify what to evaluate
Two-campus comparative visit experience
Campus Fit Evaluation Framework + strategic questions
Facilitated lunchtime strategy session to compare observations, fit, and tradeoffs
Guidance on how to apply what you learn to future college research and list-building
Best for: Students and families who want to move beyond “I liked the campus” and learn how to evaluate academic fit, campus experience, admissions context, and overall value.
Only available to current clients or families who have completed a 90-Minute Targeted Consultation.
Book a complimentary
45 min Strategy Session
This is a focused, one-on-one conversation to understand where your student is now and what actually matters next.