Many students and their families find the college admission process filled with stress and confusion. With thousands of schools to choose from, how do you find the right match for your child? Given the level of competition among high school students seeking admission to college, how do you ensure that your child has the best possible chance of gaining admission to his or her first choice?
My background in admissions at the University of Virginia and years of experience as a counselor in an independent school have given me a unique perspective on the college admission process. I’ve seen it from all sides and understand how to best appeal to the institutional needs of colleges. If you’re concerned about how a student might capitalize on his strengths and passions on an application, my perspective will be invaluable to you.
With my expertise, your family will:
- Identify the colleges best suited to your child’s interests and talents.
- Refine the list to include six to ten schools which will enhance your child’s chance of admission.
- Develop academic and extracurricular programs appealing to selective colleges.
- Identify teachers likely to write supportive letters of recommendation.
- Articulate a schedule for standardized testing which makes sense for your child.
- Discuss college essays and the ways in which your child can capture his or her passions, strengths and voice.
- Explore scholarship opportunities.
- Prepare for the college interview.
- Refine a strategy for dealing with the waitlist.
I offer a holistic approach to the counseling process, treating the whole student, both in and out of the classroom. Because college admission frequently poses questions which can throw a family into temporary disarray, I believe it is crucial to understand the underlying dynamic which guides choices and expectations. I have worked with hundreds of families and know how to avoid the common pitfalls which can sap a family’s resources. I have lived through the process on a personal level: my daughter and step-daughters are all UVA alumnae.
College admission is not rocket science, but it does require expertise, a steady hand and a supportive environment. I am adept at putting students and families at ease as they negotiate the complex process of making the right match. Whether your child is an academic superstar or a modest achiever, you can trust me to guide him or her toward the best possible outcome.
Every child needs an advocate he or she can trust, an advocate who listens carefully to concerns and aspirations just beginning to surface. I am a fierce advocate for my students, a “mother tiger”, as one parent put it. I will make a difference in your child’s life.
How I Can Help
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For Parents
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For Students
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