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BRINGING CLARITY, CALM, AND CONFIDENCE TO THE COLLEGE PLANNING PROCESS
MANY COLLEGE-BOUND TEENAGERS AND THEIR FAMILIES REPORT THAT THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS IS THE MOST STRESSFUL PART OF HIGH SCHOOL.
It doesn't need to be that way. While it's probably impossible for college planning to be completely stress free, I believe that it should be empowering, confidence building, and even fun!
Utilizing my student-centered, family-oriented approach, I work with a small group of clients each year to find their best fit schools by exploring their passions, interests, and future goals and connecting them to a variety of options where they can thrive.
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As an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) and a seasoned parent coach, I deliver personalized, tailored support to families, with a variety of packages to select from based on what clients need, to include all aspects of the college planning process--college list building, course and test planning, application guidance, essay coaching, financial aid advice, final decisions, transitioning to college, and the first year experience. I help parents understand the developmental challenges and opportunities inherent to the process for their teens, and help them communicate and collaborate more effectively.
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Having spent over thirty years living internationally, I have specialized expertise to support students living outside the United States who are completing high school degrees at international high schools and pursuing options for study back in the United States, as well as students considering English-taught, full degree programs in Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the UK.
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I provide in-person and virtual support to families living in the Northern Virginia area, as well as fully virtual support to families across the United States and around the world.
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"A huge THANK YOU for all your help! We have just submitted all K’s applications! We could not have navigated this journey without your wisdom! Much gratitude!"
- Parent of high school senior
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE TO WORK WITH ME
HELP WITH MANAGING THE PROCESS
The college admissions landscape has changed tremendously and is undergoing ongoing shifts that I track closely. I partner with parents and their teens to help them understand what's different, focus on what truly matters, and manage the process from start to finish to reduce stress and bring balance.
TARGETED SERVICES FOR YOUR NEEDS
Clients can expect my focused attention on what they need in their college planning and can access this support at times that work for them, including meeting options on evenings and weekends. This is particularly helpful for students in larger schools where counseling resources are stretched thin.
EXPERTISE TO FIND BEST FIT AND COST
As an IEC, I have knowledge and expertise to help clients identify schools beyond rankings and prestige that may be a better financial, academic, and social fit. I guide students to understand what they want in their college experience and create a balanced list to meet those priorities.
MENTORED ADULT SUPPORT FOR TEENS
I am committed to creating a positive, empowering, and confidence-building relationship with my teen clients through a process that can often overwhelm and discourage them and create tension with their parents. As a gentle "nag," I can absorb some of this stress and create accountability to stay on top of the timeline and tasks, while also attending to the important aspects of their growth and agency.