My Approach

I use the application process to prepare students for college level work, supporting them to develop their skills in critical areas like reading, writing, critical thinking, communication, and project management. As we work through standardized testing, college applications, and the essays, I show my students how to learn more effectively and more efficiently by teaching them how their brains work. I also hold my students accountable for their efforts, challenging them to take responsibility for themselves, their applications, and their future. Throughout it all, I work closely with both the student and their family, providing guidance and a trusted source of information.

I tailor my work to the needs of each individual and offer all of my students

• Guidance through every aspect of the college application process including school search, applications, essays, and testing
• Effective, brain based learning strategies
• Rigorous test preparation & training in test-taking skills
• Extensive work on writing skills equivalent to a college-level seminar
• Support every step of the way & an unwavering belief in every student’s capacity for growth
• Training in key life skills such as stress management and organization

I am committed to helping all of my students develop a coherent personal narrative leading to a complete, articulate, and compelling college application with well-written, powerful, and grammatically-immaculate essays, supported by their best-possible test scores.

What my students get is an enhanced skill set that will support their achievement in college and in life as well as a greater sense of self and confidence in who they are and in their ability to meet and overcome life’s challenges.

I don’t just prepare my students to succeed, I give them what they need to thrive.