We offer comprehensive, end-to-end support that includes the college search, financial aid guidance, major selection, crafting narrative-driven applications, early high school guidance, and more. Every part of our process is tailored to your student, and backed by over fifteen years of experience in college admissions, including roles at five universities across the country. We’ve refined this process over time to make sure students feel grounded, supported, and confident every step of the way.

We usually begin with the college search. Some students already have schools in mind, while others aren’t sure where to start. Either way, we work together to build a list that reflects who they are, what they’re looking for, and where they’ll thrive. We often introduce options they may not have considered. Once they feel excited about their list, we walk them through the financial aid landscape so they understand what’s possible.

From there, we shift into the application itself. We start by looking closely at their academics, activities, and experiences, not just to highlight accomplishments, but to uncover the story beneath them. Before writing a single word, we spend time helping them reflect on what they want colleges to truly understand about them. Together, we explore a few narrative directions that align with their values, experiences, and goals, and they decide which path feels most true to who they are.

Once it’s time to write, students bring drafts to our sessions and we work side-by-side to shape and refine them. We review their work ahead of time and often get a second perspective to ensure every piece is strong, clear, and compelling. In each session, we help them strengthen structure, clarify their voice, and cut anything that isn’t pulling its weight. At the end of every meeting, students leave with clear next steps and deadlines they’ve helped set so they stay on track and in control of their process.

We also keep track of their overall progress and every important deadline they need to meet. Our goal is to give students plenty of breathing room along the way, so they’re never scrambling or overwhelmed. We pace the process intentionally to avoid last-minute stress and make space for thoughtful reflection, revision, and growth. Throughout it all, we stay fully available. We meet when it works best for them, respond quickly to questions, and offer steady support through every phase of the journey. Because when students feel supported and heard, they’re able to do their best work, which is really what this process is about.

Once decisions roll in, we can help students weigh their options and choose the college that feels like the right fit. And if they’d like support beyond that, we offer personalized planning to help them start their first year with confidence. Together, we map out clubs, resources, and opportunities that match their interests, along with practical tips we wish we’d known when we were in their shoes, so they feel ready not just to attend college, but to thrive there.

We don’t believe in rigid packages or minimum commitments; every student is different at a different stage of the process, and our goal is simply to provide the support they need, when they need it. That’s why we only bill for the time we’re actively working with your student, whether that’s during a session or when reviewing their materials (usually about a quarter of an hour, always with input from two counselors). Outside of that, students can reach out anytime with questions at no cost. We want them to feel comfortable asking for help without ever worrying about the price. It’s all part of making sure they have the steady guidance they deserve, every step of the way.