These sessions are designed for high school students and their families who feel overwhelmed by the college process and want clear, honest guidance from someone who has worked inside admissions offices. You don't need to be a top student applying to elite schools — you need to be someone who wants to approach this thoughtfully and understands that fit matters more than prestige.

Anytime from sophomore year onward is useful. Juniors are the sweet spot — enough time to act on strategy, close enough to the process to make it feel real. Seniors are welcome; there's always something productive we can do even late in the cycle. Sophomores will get the most value from the college list and campus visit topics specifically.

Both — often together. Some families find it most useful to have the student and a parent in the session. Others prefer one or the other.

No. What I can do is help you apply more strategically, present yourself more clearly, and build a list where you have genuinely good options at every tier.

I'll help you build a list that makes sense for your profile, goals, and financial situation — and I'll be honest about your chances at different schools. But the final list is yours. I'm not here to make the decision for you; I'm here to make sure you have the information to make it well.

No. I'll help you find your angle, give honest feedback on drafts, and push you toward more specific and genuine writing. The words need to be yours — both for your integrity and because it produces better essays. Admissions readers can tell when a 17-year-old didn't write something.

First and foremost, school counselors are an amazing resource. The reality is also that they're stretched thin and in several directions. Many work with hundreds of students at once and have limited time for individualized, one-on-one strategy work. This isn't a criticism of them; it's a structural reality of how schools are resourced. What I offer is focused time, insider knowledge from working in multiple admissions offices, and undivided attention to your specific situation.

Not currently. The model is intentionally simple to start. If you find one session isn't enough, you're welcome to book another — there's no limit. If there's demand for a more structured multi-session engagement, that may be something I add later.

You'll receive an intake form to complete before the session. It takes about 10 minutes and covers the basics — grade level, GPA, test scores if applicable, your timeline, and a few questions specific to the topics you selected. That information is what lets me arrive prepared rather than spending the first 20 minutes of our session gathering context.

Start with the free intro call. Thirty minutes is usually enough to figure out where you're stuck and what a strategy session would most usefully cover. You're not committing to anything on that call.

By email, within 5 business days of the session. It'll be specific to what we covered — not a generic checklist, but an actual set of next steps tied to your situation and the topics we worked through together.

Payment is collected when you book, through a secure online checkout. I accept all major credit and debit cards.

Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the session receive a full refund. Within 24 hours, I'm happy to reschedule once. Refunds aren't available inside that window.

All sessions are conducted over video call. You'll receive a link when you book.