When students understand who they are — every decision becomes clearer.
I help high school students figure out what makes them stand out, then build essays, activities and a college list that make admissions readers see it.
Strong students blend in every year.
At competitive schools, good grades and a long activities list don’t set a student apart because nearly everyone has them. What admissions readers remember is a student with a clear story: who they are, what drives them, and why their choices make sense.
Most students don’t figure that out in time. They start essays in September with nothing to say. They build a college list on rankings, some google searches, and guesswork. And a capable student ends up with an application that looks like everyone else’s.
The strongest applications come from students who understand themselves clearly enough to tell a true story — and choose a college where they genuinely belong.
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What changes when we work together
Essays that sound like your student, and stand out from the pile
An application where every piece tells one clear story, from the main essay to the activities list
A college list built on fit, not rankings and guesswork
A plan, so senior year isn’t a panic
A student who can explain who they are, with confidence
What families say
“We were very fortunate to have positive early decision acceptances at both Colby College and Middlebury College. Alan really took the time to understand our children’s personalities, desires, and dreams.”
— Amit S.
“Alan took the time to get to know my daughter intentionally, which proved to be extremely helpful... In the end, she was accepted to her first choice of schools early decision and we couldn’t be more pleased.”
— Stephanie T.
“Alan kept the process organized and on track, every step of the way. My son worked hard and felt respected and listened to. We are happy that my son has just been accepted to his first choice college.”
— Amanda L.
Ways Families Work With Me
I work with a small number of families each year, and most work with me through long-term coaching, starting in sophomore or junior year.
My students start senior year with about 75% of their application already done.
For seniors, I also offer a focused Senior Narrative Intensive.