Acing the College Application

 

Navigating the college experience, whether it’s undergraduate or graduate school, can be extremely overwhelming. Figuring out if a school is a good fit, finalizing application essays, undertaking research to get a leg up and perfecting one’s academic writing skills are just some of the many challenges a student must overcome to achieve their academic goals.  

 

Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone.  I’m here to work with you one on one through your college applications to make sure you receive the results you desire at an affordable rate.

 

Together we can tackle:

• Researching schools to determine the best fit for you

• Determining a major based on your interests, skills and talents

• Essay Crafting and Editing

• Resume Polishing

• Application Timelines

• Complete Application Support

 

In the past ten years, I have shepherded hundreds of students through the undergraduate and graduate school application processes. As an English Professor at Santa Monica College, I assisted on average thirty students per semester with their transfer applications.  The majority of my students transferred to UCLA, UC Berkeley or USC. This year I also coached students as they navigated their transfer to Columbia University, Bath University in England, and The American University in Paris. I possess a deep knowledge of the Common Application and am an expert on application essay instruction. Moreover, I have worked closely with individuals who serve on college admissions boards, so I know what they are looking for in prospective students.  

 

In addition to coaching high school students through undergraduate applications, my specialty is training diverse undergraduate students how to succeed in the graduate application process, starting sophomore year. Coaching that begins long before the applications season will give you the guidance to achieve important academic milestones that, when added to your resume, will make your graduate applications stand out from the pack. If you are just beginning your academic career and are thinking about attending graduate school in a year or two, it is a great time to position yourself as a top contender by going beyond classwork, generic study abroad programs and lackluster internships to delve into unique lived experiences that will not only impress admissions administrators but will make an indelible impact on your entire life trajectory. The students I coached with this long term approach have gone on to Yale, Harvard, UCLA, Stanford, Fulbright Fellowships and many other programs.

 

I coach undergraduates through:

• Engaging in undergraduate research

• Gaining an academic mentor in a chosen field

• Maximizing study abroad and internship programs

• Applying for scholarships and fellowships

 

Developing a methodical gameplan and following through with the help of a coach is a prime way to ensure you can attend the doctoral, masters or medical plan of your dreams. 

​​

 

Beyond College Applications

Working with dynamic students has taught me effective academic coaching and mentoring takes a careful balance of insight into the application process, a deep understanding of a clients needs, and the ability to deliver effective academic coaching that will help the client achieve their academic goals. Because of that knowledge, the support I offer doesn’t end at the graduate school application.

 

I coach rising scholars in:

 

• Developing research protocols

• Publishing research articles

• Finishing theses and dissertations.

 

I also know for a fact that high-quality educational consulting goes further than simply reviewing the components for an application, conducting mock interviews and making sure your paperwork gets in on time. The best coaching doesn’t end when the applications or publications have been submitted.  Top consultants serve as long-term mentors who will also help you navigate personal challenges such as burnout, difficult major professors, imposter syndrome, and workflow management through graduate school and beyond. As a coach and mentor, I’ve not only helped my clients reach their immediate academic goals, but I’ve also given them the long-term personal support that made a marked difference in their educational outcomes.  Here’s what some of them have to say about my work: