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Package Description:
Private High School Admissions Coaching Package This package supports families targeting highly selective private and boarding schools, including Ivy League feeder institutions in the Bay Area and Northeast. The process is strategic, organized, and built around long-term positioning. We begin with a comprehensive assessment of academic performance, extracurricular depth, leadership trajectory, testing (ISEE/SSAT if applicable), and overall narrative strength. From there, I create a customized admissions strategy aligned with each school’s priorities and culture. Services include: • Strategic school list development • Academic and enrichment positioning guidance • Essay brainstorming and structural development • Line-by-line editing for clarity, maturity, and voice • Interview preparation with mock sessions and feedback • Recommendation strategy guidance • Timeline management and final application review My approach focuses on coherence. Selective schools evaluate intellectual curiosity, character, and future potential. I help students present themselves as thoughtful, high-upside candidates who will thrive in rigorous environments. With over 15 years of admissions advising experience and a background advising students into highly selective institutions, I bring a long-range lens. This is not just about getting in. It is about placing your child in an environment that accelerates growth and maximizes future opportunity.
What you'll get from this package
A thoughtfully constructed school list aligned with fit and competitiveness
A coherent narrative that connects academics, leadership, and personal growth
Refined, compelling written responses tailored to each institution
Strong interview preparation and delivery skills
A structured timeline that removes last-minute stress
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
My approach is structured, strategic, and highly personalized. Every student’s starting point, goals, and strengths are different, so our work begins with a comprehensive assessment. I evaluate academics, extracurricular depth, intellectual direction, and long-term trajectory before we ever begin drafting essays. From there, we create a clear roadmap. Clients know exactly what we are working toward and why. I break the process into defined phases with measurable milestones so there is no ambiguity about next steps. Sessions are focused and goal-oriented. I do not simply edit documents asynchronously. We discuss positioning, messaging, and strategy in real time so students understand the reasoning behind every decision. Between sessions, students complete structured assignments that build clarity and momentum. I provide direct, honest feedback. If something is not strong enough, I will say so and help strengthen it. At the same time, I create an environment where students feel supported and capable. The goal is high standards without unnecessary pressure. Communication is clear and proactive. Families are kept informed, timelines are managed carefully, and nothing is left to chance. Ultimately, I work as a strategist and advisor, not just an editor. My role is to ensure that every element of the application aligns with a thoughtful, compelling narrative and a long-term plan.
Services included:
Interview Prep
Waitlist Strategy
Personal Statement
School Selection
Letters of Recommendation
Extracurricular Activities
School Visits
Testing & Assessments
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I advise families pursuing admission to highly selective private and boarding schools that consistently place graduates at Ivy League and other top-tier universities. As a Harvard graduate and long-time admissions strategist, I understand how early academic positioning shapes long-term outcomes. Elite high school admissions are not simply about grades or test scores. They are about trajectory. Schools are evaluating intellectual curiosity, character, initiative, and long-term potential. For over 15 years, I have helped families think several steps ahead. My work integrates academic planning, enrichment strategy, interview preparation, writing development, and institutional fit. I guide students in presenting themselves as thoughtful, high-upside candidates who will contribute meaningfully to rigorous academic communities. Because I also coach at the highly selective college admissions level, I bring a rare long-range perspective. I understand what top universities ultimately look for, and I help families select and position for high schools that cultivate those outcomes. This dual vantage point allows me to advise not just on admission, but on long-term academic leverage. I provide structured, honest, and highly personalized guidance. From crafting compelling student essays and preparing for interviews to building middle school leadership and enrichment depth, I help students compete confidently at the highest levels. My goal is not simply acceptance into a prestigious school. It is placement into an environment that accelerates intellectual growth, builds resilience, and maximizes future opportunity.
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