Admissions Counseling

Applications are stressful.

Where do I apply? What schools will be a good fit for me? What should I write about in my essays? It’s completely normal to have all these questions, and more, running through your mind faster than the fast lane on the 405.

Our Admissions Counselors are dedicated to providing comprehensive guidance to students and their parents as they explore their high school and college options. Our individualized approach to finding the right fit focuses on mitigating stress and identifying schools that align with students’ personal and academic goals.

What we DO
What we DO NOT DO

Work with your student to create a detailed schedule of admission requirements and deadlines.
Develop a list of prospective private and public colleges tailored to your student's individual interests, values, priorities, and goals.
Brainstorm essay topics to help your student find their unique voice.
Proof-read and edit all application essay drafts.
Review high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities and interests.
Provide financial aid and scholarship information and assistance.

Sell you on getting into Harvard or Stanford.

Our goal is to make sure that our students stay sane through this process, and that the end result is a happy one. Some of our students certainly do end up in so-called “top-ranked” schools. Others end up at schools you’ve never heard of – and are often just as happy or happier.

Write letters of recommendation, place calls, or make introductions.

Work in the world of athletic recruiting.

There are a number of good, honest independent counselors who work with athletic recruits to help them navigate NCAA recruiting. It’s just.. we aren’t those counselors!

Write your essay for you.

We will totally discuss and brainstorm ideas for what to write/topic. We will go through draft after draft, making comments and suggestions, and push you to produce a statement you’ll be proud of years from now. But it's YOUR personal statement!