Get Into Your Dream College — Getting Started

Get Into Your Dream College — Getting Started

Offered by Sarah E.

5.0

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Undergraduate Admissions Expert | 15+ Years Experience | USC Admissions

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Package Description:

This package is designed for college-bound students who want to start strong with expert guidance—without jumping straight into a full, end-to-end engagement. Whether you're early in the process or looking to clarify your direction, this flexible option helps you focus on what matters most right now. You’ll work with a Leland coach to map out your priorities, identify key areas of opportunity, and build momentum toward your target schools. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Kickoff Strategy Session: Explore your background, goals, and timeline to co-create a personalized college admissions plan - Profile Evaluation: Get feedback on your academic/extracurricular profile and how it compares to your target schools - School List Building: Create a balanced list based on your interests, strengths, and aspirations - Application Roadmap: Outline major deadlines, early decision strategies, and next steps - Narrative Planning: Identify key themes and experiences to highlight in your essays and application


What you'll get from this package

A personalized college admissions plan with clear timelines and priorities

Honest, strategic feedback on your academic and extracurricular profile

A thoughtfully curated school list tailored to your goals

A clear starting point for your personal story and application materials


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

School Selection

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume


Sarah E.

Offered by Sarah E.

Joined December 2025

5.0

Undergraduate Admissions Expert | 15+ Years Experience | USC Admissions

I have spent over a decade working in higher education and admissions, including as an Associate Director of Admission at the University of Southern California, where I reviewed thousands of applications, and worked closely with families during pivotal moments of transition. Even while working in admissions, my role often extended beyond applications, offering empathetic guidance through uncertainty, self-doubt, and major academic and personal decisions. I believe the strongest applications are created through strategy, self-trust, and authentic storytelling. I enjoy working with: 🎓 Students who feel pressure to be “perfect” and want help showing who they really are 🌱 Students navigating self-doubt, big decisions, and/or unconventional paths 📚 Highly motivated students who struggle to articulate their impact beyond grades and activities 💛 Students and families who want thoughtful, grounded guidance through a stressful process I offer honest, strategic feedback grounded in empathy. I focus on helping students feel seen while also learning how to clearly and confidently communicate their strengths, values, and goals to admissions committees. This is a collaborative process rooted in trust, reflection, and intention. I provide clear guidance, compassionate support, and essays that sound like you—just more focused and compelling. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all formulas. Every student has a unique story, and together, I’ll help you tell it. Recent Student Acceptances Include: Cornell, UC Berkeley, Northeastern, Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, University of San Diego, Texas A&M, Rutgers University

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