With a wealth of mentoring experience, I've guided numerous individuals in securing coveted spots in their desired undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as supporting job seekers in non-profit and development sectors. My expertise also extends to supporting college students. I'm eager to craft a tailored approach that hones in on your strengths, interests, and aspirations. Drawing from my own journey, I understand the obstacles and self-doubt that can arise, but I'm passionate about sharing insights that helped me overcome these challenges and reach my goals. Let's collaborate on your path to success!

Hi! I'm a Dartmouth alum and creative writer, focused on helping students craft the best personal narrative for college admissions success. I specialize in helping people craft personal stories that are authentic and memorable to admissions committees and then support you in writing the very best essays! Students I've supported have gotten into the top schools in the country.

Certified Top College Guru admissions coach and K-12 homeschool graduate, I understand deeply the challenges and opportunities that exist with homeschooled or alternatively educated students. I've been through the experience of applying to college and struggling to define my unique background as a homeschooled student - it can be a lonely process! After years of studying college admissions for homeschooled students and interviewing successful homeschoolers who attended college, I help these students to stand out and articulate their differentiated value and capture what makes them one-of-a-kind and indispensable to college admissions officers. With five years of work experience in the tech sector and degrees in STEM fields, I also emphasize helping students prepare for what is beyond the college admissions process and how to thrive in the career path they choose.

Stanford Human Biology Honors graduate, thesis award winner, and departmental graduation speaker. Started medical school at Columbia straight out of college, gained admission to Columbia Business School while still in medical school, and completed the dual degree in 5 years. I have hosted "Applying to Med School" sessions for 200+ high school and college students. Experienced with non-traditional applicants, public/private scholarships, and crafting your 1-of-1 story.

As a full-tuition scholar at Northeastern University, I'm able to help candidates navigate their way through undergraduate admissions with a focus on scholarships and financial aid.

Even though I attended a high school recognized as a college preparatory school, I found it difficult to find access to college counselors, SAT and ACT prep, and information about private institutions outside of the state. Moreover, during my college application cycle, my college counselor highly suggested I keep his college search within a more “reasonable” scope. I spent countless weeks and hours crafting my applications and was accepted into 14 of the 18 universities I applied to. I was the first in his high school to attend Stanford. Thus, I am passionate about guiding students and parents through this process to ensure their success! My greatest strengths as a coach include helping candidates develop and execute a project plan and timeline, identify a list of schools tiered for maximum success and admission reassurance, and highlight their strengths and voice in their essays. Additionally, I am highly skilled in interview preparation, helping students curate a stellar resume, and tailoring essays to fit the expectations for each desirable school choice.

Tests do not only measure what you know, they also measure how well take tests. I've been empowering students to perform their best on the SAT and ACT since 1992, first as a tutor at The Princeton Review (6 years), then as a solopreneur, until 2005, when I founded my company City Test Prep. Early on, I learned early that how a student's performance and score, can be compromised when they feel under pressure and timed conditions, feel anxious, have negative self-talk or beliefs, or aren't provided the tools to meet or exceed their expectations. To help students succeed, I drew from my own experience of getting into the zone as a trained artist and musician. When I'm in that liminal space, I produce the best work, perform the best on tests, and am able to create with ease and enjoyment. This 'secret sauce' has helped students score hundreds of points higher when they take tests because they're able to feel comfortable and assured in their knowledge and skill sets. I've amassed a robust toolbox to help students show up as their best test-taking selves: calm, focused, clear-headed, and confident. I draw from mindfulness, visualization, integrated life coaching, Neuro-linguistic programming, bilateral stimulation, hypnosis, growth mindset, positive psychology, sound therapy, and other tools. The work I do can be understood as that which trainers and sports psychologists offer high-performing athletes, for my work addresses the needs of test takers. Beyond being a problem solver and someone who delights in empowering others, my qualifications include an MA in education, 30+ years working with students on content mastery, test-taking strategy, mindset, and speed reading for tests. I am among the first to combine mindful and holistic practices into education and test-prep. I have taught students test prep and fine art at middle and high school as well as college levels. Contributions I've made to the field include the 'Full Potential Manual' (author), The GMAT Sentence Correction Intensive (co-author) (both published by Nova Press), The Full Potential Audio series (including titles for the ACT and SAT). Since time management is also a problem for students, I developed the MindFlow workshop and recently launched it as an online program. MindFlow is a mindful speed reading training system for SAT, ACT test takers, and high school students. Students who work individually with me typically achieve the results they seek in 3-5 hours. When not working, I'm active in dog rescue and in raising and releasing monarch butterflies. I still create art (google me!) and music and lead life-cycle rituals as an ordained kohenet. I live with my rescue pup, Chata and typically a foster dog.

You know that friend you ask to read over your risky text messages before you send them? Or that friend you send your English assignments to look at before you turn them in? That's me! I have a background in communication and I worked in the nonprofit industry for five years. I created and edited grant proposals, fundraising letters, marketing materials, and mass communications. In the nonprofit world, you need donors to buy into your mission and vision--and that means compelling storytelling. The same is true for college admissions. Sometimes it's difficult to know how to tell your story when you're the one who lived it, and that's where I come in. I can help you refine your essays in order to tell your story in a clear, concise, and meaningful way. Additionally, I love reading and writing, and I am obsessed with language and how words fit together (book nerd, remember?). I'll provide you with timely, personalized feedback that will help you improve your college admissions essay and get into your dream school. I can also help with resume edits, since your resume is an important part of telling your story as well. As a recent MSW graduate, I know that time and money are limited in college, which is why I aim to provide affordable and timely service. I can't wait to get to know you!

My passion for learning, dedication to research, and experience in quantitative problem-solving will help guide prospective students through the often-overwhelming college application process. Additionally, my experience in research and writing would be invaluable in helping students prepare strong essays and personal statements that accurately reflect their unique strengths and aspirations. My commitment to honesty and openness will also ensure that students receive straightforward feedback and guidance throughout the college application process. Overall, my combination of expertise and personal qualities make me an excellent mentor for anyone seeking admission to college.

Note: I am currently full for regular hourly consulting but am offering a 1 time review of the common app and supplemental essays for one school. Message me to set up a time to have an intro call for this package! I started my career in admissions as an undergraduate admissions officer at Stanford. I had the incredible privilege of evaluating and weighing in on hundreds of applications and advocate for their admission. Over the last 7-8 years as a college coach for Bancroft Admissions Advising, I have worked 1:1 with high school seniors to help them tell the best stories so an admissions committee can easily and quickly admit them. I have worked with students with strenghts in maths, computer science, the arts and humanities, pre med- you name it and over the years have been admitted to Stanford, Harvard, Caltech, MIT, UC Berkeley, UCLA (many as regents scholars), Swarthmore Upenn, UChicago and a slew of great liberal arts colleges.