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I have spent 35 years building knowledge and refining my skills in the art of the college application process. I have gone through the process alongside thousands of students over the years as they applied to local and state colleges, Ivy League schools, international universities, various graduate programs, and more. I even help students apply for scholarships. In other words, I have put in the work to master this process so that you don’t have to. I’m the College Application Whisperer, and helping students get into their dream schools is my passion.
That’s why I have laid out as much of that knowledge as I can in my blog so that I can help even more students achieve their dreams. There you will find my best general advice on every aspect of the application process - absolutely FREE. As a teacher and a perpetual student of life, I don’t believe in gatekeeping knowledge. There is no catch here; I simply want to help as many students as possible in this process.
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For those who want more individualized help, I also offer one-on-one virtual consultation services. Having taught students in so many different environments who came from a wide variety of backgrounds, I am deeply conscious of the fact that each student has unique needs. That’s why I focus on meeting students where they are. I start out by getting to know my students and discovering where they are—this includes their personality, academic background, and their passions and aspirations, as well as where in the application process they are. They may be at the very beginning, or they may be at the end just seeking feedback on their essay or other application components. My approach from there is individualized to each student and may include any or all of the services that are encompassed in my application consultant capacity.
Providing a Clear Path to Success
The college application process is daunting.
No matter where you are in that process when we meet, I will provide you with a clear path to the end. This means breaking it down for you into specific action items with due dates for each deliverable item along the way so that you don't have to worry about missing a step or having everything build up right before the submission deadline.
Once your path is established, I will be there to guide you through to the top of that mountain we will take on together. I will help you tackle each deliverable along the way, which often includes some or all of the following:
Managing the Process
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Determine how to maintain appropriate level of contact with schools in window before notification of your status, after you have been waitlisted, and beyond
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Discuss circle of control, polite stalking 101, and the mantras that will keep you cool under the collar throughout the college process.
Essay Workshopping
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Examine sample essays written by former students to identify characteristics of strongest essays offline and discuss the indicators of exemplary essays during consultations.
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Brainstorm college essay topics best suited to your passions and aptitudes
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Draft and revise multiple drafts of your essays including the common application essay and school-specific essays addressing the following aspects: audience, voice, imagery, introspection, and growth
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Draft and revise supplemental essays, short answer questions, and scholarship essays
Interview Prep
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Learn do’s and don’ts of the mock college interviews from the first impression to constructing anecdotes from the self-analysis sheet to the handwritten thank you note
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Conduct mock college interviews with personalized feedback and strengths and weaknesses on both nonverbal and verbal performance
Resume Design
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Create college resume for your college counselors, teacher recommendations, and as an initial template for future internships and careers post-college or graduate school.