College Advising

The college search and application process can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Drawing on over twenty years of college counseling and selective college admissions experience, I partner with students and families to reduce worry, relieve pressure, answer questions, narrow options, and build confidence with a workable plan.

Our Work Together

1

Reduce Worry

While the college process can be daunting, it doesn’t have to be joyless. Sometimes you just need someone to help answer your questions. That’s where we begin.

2

Provide Direction

Working together to understand your dreams and desires, we get organized, set goals, and create a road map of our journey together.

3

Increase Confidence

With a personalized college list and workable plan, you become a stronger, more confident, and authentic candidate for admission.

4

Watch you Shine

As you take ownership over your future and discover the possibilities in front of you, I celebrate your next step and watch you shine.

"The college search can be tough emotionally and logistically, so having someone I could rely on to advise my applications and empathize with the experience was truly lifesaving.."

— Student (Class of 2022)

My Services

  • College List Development

  • College "Fit" Exploration

  • Best practices in College Search

  • Guidance with Naviance, SCOIR, College Board, Common Application

  • Resume Development

  • "Hook" Identification

  • High School Course Planning (short term & long term)

  • Transcript Analysis

  • Standardized Test (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL) Strategy

  • Test Registration & Test Prep Guidance

  • Extracurricular/Leadership Development

  • Career & Life Counseling

  • Common Application Overview & Strategy

  • Essay Brainstorming/Development

  • Letter of Recommendation Guidance

  • Application Strategy & Timeline

  • Campus Visit Guidance & Preparation

  • Interview Coaching

  • Identifying Summer Goals (Work, Internships, Research, Pre-College Programs)

  • Deferral and Waitlist advising

  • Post-Graduate Gap-Year Exploration

“College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.”

— Frank Sachs

FAQs

  • A college adviser is a professional who assists students and their families in navigating the college admission process. I help students with everything from researching potential colleges and creating a list of well-matched schools to high school course planning, standardized test strategy, and career exploration.

  • Every student is unique and so is your college admissions journey. I have worked with students in all grade levels and at varying stages of the college search/application process. My student-centered approach allows us to engage in this work at any time. That said, the earlier we can begin the process, the better.

  • The cost depends on the level of services you require. With both a la carte and comprehensive options available, I’m confident we can find a package that works for you.

  • No. However, we can work together to find schools that would be a great fit and create a plan to make you a stronger, more confident, and authentic candidate for admission.

Parent (Class of 2024)

“Traditional counselors may focus simply on checking off boxes to achieve the end goal. However, with Emily, I felt like we were working as a team to best support my child in creating a future.”

Parent (Classes of 2019, 2021)

“Emily has the rare gift of providing both calm and exuberance to a process that had so many unknowns.”

Let’s explore your future together.