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Finding great colleges that fit your talents, strengths, requirements takes time and expertise. It doesn’t just happen. Let me help you find the right schools and put yourself in the best possible position to be looked at favorably in the admissions process!
With more than 1,900 4-year, non-profit colleges in the U.S. alone, finding the right college and negotiating the application process can be daunting, time-consuming, and stressful - but it doesn’t have to be!
I encourage you to get in contact for an initial consultation to see how I can assist you! I'm located in Maryland but work virtually with students across the country.
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Academic Record
Binghamton University-SUNY
Doctorate
Anthropology as major
Sept. 1, 2003 ~ June 15, 2006
Work Experiences
Total Consulting Experiences: 15.6 years
College Counselor
Royal Thai Scholars
July 15, 2017 ~ now , 6.8 years
Half of a two-person college counseling team working with the newly arrived scholars during their intensive summer orientation program. We introduce them to the American higher education system and the admission process before they go to a boarding school for a postgraduate year. We work with students to thoughtfully and thoroughly answer self-reflective questions that will help them in supplemental essays and help their boarding school college counselor get to know them; provide first-hand information and tours of several college campuses in New England; coordinate visits from numerous college/university representatives from around the country; and help students begin to develop a balanced
Director of College Counseling
Boarding School
Jan. 1, 2017 ~ now , 7.3 years
I provide intentional, extensive, and personal/individualized guidance to our students:* I offer an in-depth, multi-year approach to help girls and their families navigate the college search and application process, scholarships and financial aid, enrichment summer programs, and other options (gap year, military, etc).* I meet girls where they are, get to know them, and help them find institutions and programs where they will thrive.* I help students develop their academic and extra-curricular interests, build leadership skills, explore passions through on-campus and summer opportunities, and then put together applications that showcase themselves in ways they can be proud of
Director of College Counseling Services
Margosian College Counseling
June 1, 2016 ~ now , 7.9 years
I provide intentional, extensive, and personal/individualized guidance to all students:* I offer an in-depth, multi-year approach to help students and their families navigate the college search and application process, scholarships and financial aid, enrichment summer programs, and other options (gap year, military, etc).* I meet students where they are, get to know them, and help them find institutions and programs where they will thrive.* I help students develop their academic and extra-curricular interests, build leadership skills, explore passions through on-campus and summer opportunities, and then put together applications that showcase themselves in ways they can be proud of
College Counselor
Private School
Aug. 1, 2014 ~ June 30, 2016 , 1.9 years
Worked with students from across the world on university placement.
Director of College Counseling
Boarding School
Aug. 1, 2011 ~ June 30, 2014 , 2.9 years
Worked with students from across the world on university placement.
College Counselor
Private School
Aug. 1, 2008 ~ June 30, 2011 , 2.9 years
Worked with students from across the world on university placement.
Specialties
Languages
English
School Categories
Liberal Arts Colleges
Schools in the West Coast USA
Schools in the East Coast USA
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Majors
Major Categories
Arts
Engineering
Math and Science
Nursing
Social Sciences and Humanities
Accepted Applications
Fall 2021
American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Performing Arts, Bachelor, Standard
Brandeis University, Psychology, Bachelor, Standard
Clark University, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
Colby College, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
Dickinson College, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
Drew University, Theatre Arts/Drama, Bachelor, Standard
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, Standard
Emory & Henry College, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
George Washington University, Psychology, Bachelor, Standard
Georgia Institute of Technology, Engineering, Bachelor, Standard
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Licenses & Certificates
UCLA College Counseling Certificate
Jan. 1, 2014
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One Hour College Advising
Standard enrollment, 25 schools
I work with students on an hourly basis. This option offers flexibility to the students and families who can schedule single or multiple sessions as the need arises during the process to go over a college list, to work on an essay or application, understand the financial aid process and/or financial aid offers, or to ask questions about applications. Payment is required at the time of service.
Topics may inlcude:
- Consulting
$ 150
Building your LIst!
Standard enrollment, 25 schools
Over 2-3 meetings,
1. School List
$ 450
2 days, We'll have 3-4 visits, each lasting 60-90 minutes to develop a balanced list of suggested institutions that meet your academic, social, financial, and other needs.
$ 450
Comprehensive Undergraduate Admission Package
Standard enrollment, 10 schools
I assist high school students through a step-by-step process to search for appropriate schools, extra-curricular/leadership development, essay writing, applications, financial aid, interviews, visit planning, and more.
1. Application Planning
$ 250
5 days, Upon receipt of transcript and standardized test results (if any)
2. School List
$ 750
5 days, Upon receipt of transcript, test results (if any), and general questionnaire. List creation will happen over 2-3 meetings (emailed/texted questions in between). We'll have an extensive conversation in the first meeting; I'll provide a list of schools that meet discussed criteria. After researching and visiting, we'll meet again for students/families to provide feedback/ask questions. We will tweak the list to help narrow and focus over time.
3. Extracurricular Activities
$ 250
5 days, Upon receipt of resume or list of all extra-curricular activities. We will write, edit, and format descriptions and other needed information to best present the student to colleges, and fill in the Common App. This includes early discussion with students about development of leadership and initiative to showcase the student's talents and strengths.
4. Essay Editing
$ 1,000
5 days, Upon receipt of initial ideas for topics. We can do extensive brainstorming and drafting. Includes 3 rounds of comments, and 1 final round of language edits for the Common Application essays, up to 2 more major essays (the UC application Insight Questions counts as 1), and 5 supplemental essays. Students may swap 1 major essay for 2 supplemental.
5. Application Final Review
$ 125
3 days, All documents ready; provide proofreading, final packaging help, and more
6. School Final Decision
$ 125
5 days, Upon receipt of request when all admission decisions are released
7. Financial Aid Assistance
$ 250
5 days,
$ 2,750
Personal Statement Coaching
Standard enrollment, 5 schools
I walk students through the entire essay writing process. We'll do extensive brainstorming and drafting. Package includes up to 3 rounds of comments/1 final round of edits for the Common Application essay, up to 2 more major essays (UC application Insight Questions counts as 1), and 5 supplemental essays; students may swap on 1 major essay for 2 supplementals