College is one of the most important decisions a person will make in a lifetime. It marks the transition from the teenage years to young adulthood and sets a person on a course for the rest of their life. Selecting the right schools requires thoughtful reflection and diligent work. I provide personalized coaching for students and their families as they navigate 4 stages of the college admissions journey:

GET STARTED & COLLEGE MAJORS

        • College Readiness Survey, Corsava Quiz
        • Personality Test (MBTI) & Holland Hexagon (RIASEC)
        • College Majors & Alternate Majors  
        • Selective Major Strategy

COLLEGE RESEARCH & COLLEGE LIST BUILDING 

        • 5 Categories of Colleges (UC, CSU, CCC, Other State Schools and Privates) 
        • College Research using 8 P’s
        • Campus Visits with 5 Senses
        • Best Fit Colleges: Academic, Social and Financial Fit. 
        • UC Transfer Process

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID

        • Federal vs Institutional Sources of Aid
        • Need Based vs Merit Aid  
        • 3 Must-Know Financial Aid Calculators
        • FAFSA vs CSS Profile 
        • Scholarships

COLLEGE ESSAYS & APPLICATION MANAGEMENT

        • College Essay Writing 
        • Scheduling UC, CSU and Common Applications 
        • Early Action / Early Decision Strategy
        • Master College Application Schedule 
        • Evaluating Wait List and Admitted Decisions