Ways to Work Together
There is no single “right way” or correct entry point to engage support — only what feels right for your situation. You can learn more about ways to work together below.
An important note: The way I work with students and families is grounded in relationships, attention, and focus. That is true whether we are working together long term through private coaching or shorter term through more focused essay or application consultations.
Based on this, availability for all of these services is intentionally limited.
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A relaxed, pressure-free conversation designed to help you get a better sense of where things stand.
There is no cost for this call, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.
During our conversation we’ll:
• talk about your child and your current situation
• explore what may be creating uncertainty in the process right now
• look at what actually matters most at this stage of the admissions journey
• discuss how students begin clarifying their story and direction
• answer any questions you may have about how I work
There is no expectation to continue beyond this conversation.
If you’re unsure where to begin, this is usually the best place to start.
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A long-term, high-touch partnership for families who want sustained guidance across the full arc of the college process.
This work is for families who value depth and continuity — and who want support not only with applications, but with:
Understanding who the student is becoming over time
Articulating values, motivations, and lived experience with honesty and clarity
Making thoughtful, grounded decisions at each stage of the process
Reducing anxiety by building confidence, perspective, and self-trust
This is not tutoring or editing support. It is collaborative, reflective work that unfolds over months and adapts as the student — and family — grow.
Because this work is deeply relational, I partner with a small number of families each year.
For families who are curious whether this level of support is appropriate, the best place to begin is an Introductory Call. Cost and structure are discussed only after that initial conversation, if it feels like a potential fit.
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Some families reach a point in the process where a student has begun drafting their personal statement but would benefit from experienced perspective before continuing.
This review focuses on the story the essay is telling — not just the wording on the page.
Students often have meaningful experiences and ideas but haven’t yet fully clarified what the essay is really about. A narrative review helps identify the deeper themes that can make the essay feel authentic, focused, and coherent.
This review includes:
• a careful reading of the student’s personal statement draft
• written feedback on narrative clarity, structure, and thematic direction
• suggestions for strengthening the story the essay is communicating
• optional short follow-up conversation if helpful
This service is designed as one round of narrative feedback, rather than ongoing editing or multiple revision rounds.
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Some families have completed most of the application process on their own but would value an experienced set of eyes before submitting.
This review looks at the overall narrative the application presents — how the essays, activities, and personal statement work together to communicate who the student is and what matters to them.
The goal is not to edit every sentence, but to assess the coherence and authenticity of the application as a whole.
This review includes:
• personal statement review
• review of the activities section
• review of up to three supplemental essays
• written feedback on narrative alignment and positioning
• optional 30-minute follow-up conversation
This service provides one comprehensive round of feedback prior to submission, rather than ongoing editing.