COLLEGE SELECTION

How to determine the "right fit" for each individual student in terms of coursework, affordability and quality.

We will determine a personalized list of colleges to which the student will apply, based on the results of a questionnaire completed by each individual student.

 THE COLLEGE INTERVIEW

Tips on how to prepare for the college interview.  We prepare you for both on-campus and alumni interviews and how to answer questions effectively.

SAT and ACT pREPARATION

Advice on which standardized tests to take and when.

SPORTS

How to make contact with college athletic coaches and when to start the sports recruiting process.

 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

I am able to help international students with every aspect of their application.  I speak Italian and French fluently and can explain each step to students' families who might not be familiar with the process.

TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS

How to make sure that you will get great recommendations from your high school counselor and teachers.

THE COMMON APPLICATION

How to write an application that highlights who you are and what you have achieved.  Tips for filling out the different sections of the Common Application and how to write a compelling personal statement so as to catch the attention of college admissions officers.

About me

Member of the International Association for College Admission Counseling

Former Admissions Officer

Graduate degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University

Bachelors degree from Brandeis University

Certified interpreter: Italian and French

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, University of Cambridge

More and more students are applying to American universities today, and high school counselors simply don't have the time to devote to each individual.  So, those students who don't have the opportunity for additional outside guidance end up not knowing how to navigate the process and are disappointed when the college decisions arrive.  I believe that there is a real need for someone who can help all students, both American and international, be competitive in the college application process..... someone who has an in depth understanding of the process and how it works.