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Concierge-level College Admissions Counseling

Let's transform the overwhelming college application process into a stress-free and empowering experience — From start to submission, I'm by your side, working with you to confidently craft your unique narrative into best fit, dream school acceptances.

For the Dreamers, thinkers, and doers

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With invaluable Harvard admissions experience, I'm here to walk you through the college admissions process to ensure your path is full of growth and exploration, and to ultimately help you receive the coveted “Congratulations!” message from the schools tailor made for you. 

I work closely with students to create a college admissions experience that is strategic, supportive, and highly successful. With an intricate understanding of the college admissions landscape and through insightful and personalized practices, my signature process uncovers your magic and turns stress and uncertainty into opportunity — illuminating your intellect and personality through the creation of dazzling applications for your best fit colleges. Get ready to step into the next chapter of your life with confidence and clarity - this is just the beginning!

I create inspiring and supportive college admissions experiences while remaining serious about results.

with a comprehensive and compassionate approach,

With a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Harvard University and with years of experience reviewing and interviewing hundreds of applicants as a member of the Harvard College Admissions Office, I have the process, the proof and the passion to help you craft a compelling and authentic narrative that rises above the rest at your best fit schools.

My mission is to make applying to college empowering and highly rewarding. I work with students and their families to turn application anxiety into opportunity — taking them far away from the rat race that can be college admissions and introducing them to a process that is a breath of fresh air.

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- Thomas, Harvard College, Class of 2026

"Your guidance and feedback was spot on — I still can’t believe that I’m going to Harvard! You're supremely talented at what you do. The work we did together on my essays especially made me feel so much more confident in submitting my applications. Thank you so much for your guidance and for encouraging me every step of the way!"

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For the one who wants the signature experience from start to submit: I'll work 1:1 with you to comprehensively approach the college admissions process from a place of strategy and confidence. 

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For the one who wants an expert set of eyes on the final draft of their application and detailed feedback before they hit submit.

The Finishing Touch

How-to Build an Expertly Balanced College List Full of Best Fit Schools  —

Receive access to Arc's expert guide detailing the most important factors to consider when building a balanced and highly personalized college list as you dive into the college application process.

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I'll be as excited to hear from you as Elle Woods when she got into Harvard.

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