Yes, I offer a free 30-minute consultation. Schedule here!

In person in Happy Valley or virtually anywhere. Traveling to a family is possible with billed travel time.

Ideally before junior year, which leaves time for course planning, a strong college list, essays, applications, and financial aid. Seniors can join through the Senior Sprint or Common App Review starting the summer after junior year.

Yes. I specialize in finding colleges that give generous merit aid, using Common Data Set figures, college scholarship pages, and federal resources.

No. I help students brainstorm, organize, and revise so the essay reflects their own voice. I never write essays for students.

Yes. I help families understand the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and how to compare financial aid award letters.

I meet with students for approx 20 sessions but work countless hours behind the scene finding best fit schools, researching merit aid, editing Common App, and often 10-15 essays. The package for students starting in sophomore or junior year is $5500.

No. In fact, if families are only focused on brand names, I’m probably not the best fit counselor for your family. I focus on finding colleges that are the best academic, social, and financial fit, often beyond the top 20.