My Treatments

I support students through the admissions process with clear thinking, genuine care, and strategic insight.

 

By combining up-to-date knowledge of the evolving admissions landscape with a deep understanding of each student’s values and goals, I guide clients in exploring choices that are both strategic and personally aligned – because no two journeys, or opportunities, are the same. The following FOUR principles shape my approach to college consulting.

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FIRST. Think beyond "fit".

The path towards college is best understood as a series of choice opportunities and practical realities that unfold alongside each student's journey of self-discovery and personal growth. This perspective is important – student values and preferences should drive the college-going process. But having a strategic understanding of the admissions landscape, recognizing legitimate constraints, and knowing when (and how) to pivot in this process all matter, too. 

 

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​SECOND. Reframe "the list".

We need to rethink how we approach the traditional college list. In my experience, the college journey – including the set of schools to which a student applies – is best understood as a dynamic matrix, one that becomes more or less healthy depending on how effectively the student balances fit and risk tolerance across four key dimensions.   

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THIRD. Reset the timeline.

The college journey is deeply embedded in the high school experience. To help students and families navigate this connection, I've developed a pillars of engagement framework. Understanding how the Matrix framework aligns with the Pillars can be especially valuable early in the high school career. That's why I aim to partner with families as early as freshman year – to help phase the college-going journey into choice structures with clear, actionable steps.

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FOURTH. Own the journey.

I'm committed to providing high-quality, personalized, and supportive guidance to every family with whom I work. In return, I believe the educational and career journey should belong to the student. Families who partner with me must be willing to let their student take ownership of that journey – to live it fully and, ideally, enjoy it along the way.​​

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