Admissions Program (Grade 12)
The Admissions program is geared towards helping students and parents successfully navigate the often stressful application process confidently and with a peace of mind that comes from full support and expert guidance through any and all parts of the application process.
This is an especially important time to put your best foot forward as this is your opportunity to really showcase exactly who you are and why are you are a great fit for the university. While there are many qualified applicants only a select number of students are accepted into the top tier universities. So how do you shine above the rest?
With 20+ years as a college admissions consultant, I have helped thousands of students in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Calabasas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, throughout the United States and worldwide get accepted into their top choice universities. With my guidance and coaching, we can craft compelling essays and applications that not only highlight your accomplishments and character but help you shine above the rest.
College Research and Selection
- Gain a strategic understanding of the college admissions process.
- Develop a well-researched, balanced list of “best-fit” colleges that fit your learning style, academic profile, preferences, career aspirations and finances. This list will include top-tier, powerful second choices and back-up options.
- Assistance with decision making.
- Identify potential college majors and career fields.
Complete Essay Development and Editing
- Personalized mind-map session to identify who you are, your values and beliefs, and where you’ve come from, including important life experiences as well as challenges and how you responded to them.
- Strategy, editing and guidance on all essays to help you convey your unique perspective, sense of self and personal voice.
Complete Application Support
- Evaluate your profile, including transcripts, test scores, and extracurriculars and review how each of these components will be evaluated by college admissions offices and how you can build on your strengths and interests in order to distinguish yourself in the application process.
- Create an application timeline and weekly to-do lists to help you meet early deadlines and stay on track throughout the application process.
- Assisting with application timing – Early action? Early decision? Regular decision?
- Waitlist and/or deferral consultation
- Financial Aid strategies and advice
Self and Career Assessments
- Self-Assessments - Strengths, Skills, Interests, Core Values, Goals, Learning Styles, Motivation, Obstacles to Success, Personal Mission Statement.
- Career and College Major - Evaluate academic interests, skills, aptitudes, values and strengths and connect these to an academic major and potential career fields.
Craft Your Personal Brand
Gain a better understanding of your passions, interests, skills and life goals. Craft a personal brand that is personally meaningful and will help you stand out above the rest.
Problem Solving & Overcoming Obstacles - Life Management Skills
- Everyone has obstacles that they must overcome to achieve their goals. I help students assess their obstacles, develop problem solving skills, and work with them to tackle their obstacles. In a supportive yet challenging way, I help students remove barriers to their success and achieve their fullest potential.
- Time and Self Management, Goal Setting, Resilience, Motivation, Self Discipline, Self Confidence, Memory and Study Skills, Critical Thinking, Test Taking Skills, Overcoming Test Anxiety, Managing Perfectionism, Emotional Intelligence.
I am available for face-to-face college admissions consultant meetings if you live in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Calabasas or any of the surrounding areas. I also regularly conduct meetings via Zoom or Facetime if more convenient. For out of area students meetings are done via Zoom or Facetime.