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Package Description:
This package is built for college applicants seeking targeted, high-impact support to elevate their applications—without committing to full, start-to-finish help. Whether you’re just getting started or refining final details, this package lets you focus on what matters most to you. You’ll work with an expert coach on the pieces that will have the biggest impact—from sharpening your story to editing essays or prepping for interviews. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Application Strategy: Clarify your unique narrative and how to stand out in a competitive pool - School List Refinement: Reassess and adjust your list for fit, competitiveness, and priorities - Essay Brainstorming & Editing: Get expert feedback to make your essays more authentic and impactful - Activity List Review: Highlight achievements and leadership across your 10 Common App entries - Resume Optimization: Present academic, extracurricular, and work experience in a college-ready format - Interview Prep: Practice and refine your responses for alumni or admissions interviews
What you'll get from this package
Compelling essays that are clear, authentic, and tailored to each school
A strong resume and activity list that present your experiences with clarity and confidence
A flexible plan to address your biggest application gaps
A stronger, more intentional application—guided by expert insight
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Application Strategy
Essays
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College Coach Guiding Students from Application to Graduation
Welcome to my profile! With a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi and extensive experience in academic operations and admissions, I am well-equipped to guide you through the college application process. As an Admissions Processor at North Carolina State University and a former Application Reader at the University of Virginia, I have a keen understanding of what top universities are looking for in applicants. I have successfully coached students, helping them craft compelling applications that stand out. I’m the college coach who brings strategy, clarity, and heart to every student I work with. With years of experience navigating higher education from multiple angles including leadership, student success, and real-world problem solving, I know how to translate big goals into clear, achievable steps. I’m a natural advocate and a bridge builder, able to connect with all kinds of students and help them find confidence in their voice, their path, and their future. Whether you need guidance on applications, transitions, academic planning, or simply someone who gets it, I bring patience, expertise, and a solutions-oriented approach that puts you at the center. My students don’t just get into college, they thrive once they get there. Let's work together to make you shine!
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