Your Transfer Roadmap: Strategy & School List

Your Transfer Roadmap: Strategy & School List

Offered by Sarah E.

Authentic Narrative Coach | 15+ Years Experience | USC Admissions

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Package Description:

A strong transfer application begins with clarity. Knowing where you want to go matters, but understanding why matters even more. Choosing the right schools and major is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a transfer student. It directly shapes your academic path, access to opportunities, and career outcomes. This one-hour session is designed for prospective transfer students exploring four-year universities who want thoughtful, strategic guidance from the very beginning of the process. Together, we'll use a values-based, outcomes-aware approach to identify schools and majors that align not only with your interests, but also with the kind of support, resources, and opportunities you’ll need to successfully transition and thrive as a transfer student. As a transfer student, access to career development support also matters. With a shorter timeline on campus, it’s essential to choose institutions that offer strong advising, internship pipelines, alumni networks, and structured career guidance so you can build momentum quickly and make the most of your experience. By the end of our session, you’ll have a clear, intentional school list and major direction, along with a stronger understanding of how your choices connect to your long-term goals. This is ideal for you if: 🌿 You’re starting the transfer process and feel unsure how to choose the right schools or major 🌿 You want to make decisions based on fit, outcomes, and career alignment, not just prestige 🌿 You’re interested in a field but need help narrowing your focus into a clear academic path 🌿 You want to ensure your next institution offers strong career support and opportunities for transfer students 🌿 You’re a first-generation student or navigating this process without insider guidance 🌿 You want an approach that feels intentional, grounded, and aligned, not rushed or transactional Alongside our exploration work, we’ll begin laying the foundation for your application narrative, including key themes and direction for your personal statement. This creates a natural bridge into deeper essay work, and if you choose to continue with additional support, you’ll receive a discount toward future packages.


What you'll get from this package

Carefully curated and well-balanced school list

Clear articulation of academic interests and "your why" that align with each school

Defined next steps and a focused application plan

Early positioning for personal statement and narrative development


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

My coaching philosophy blends clear admissions strategy with empathy and values. I help applicants slow down, reflect, and articulate who they truly are, while staying intentional about positioning and what selective programs are looking for. Through thoughtful questions and genuine conversation, we'll uncover the themes and lived experiences that make your story unique, and shape them into an application that feels both compelling and authentic.

Refund Policy

Services included:

School Selection

Application Strategy

General Exploration


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Sarah E.

Offered by Sarah E.

Joined December 2025

Authentic Narrative Coach | 15+ Years Experience | USC Admissions

For more than 15 years, I have worked 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 supported students and families through some of the most pivotal moments of their lives. I offer a rare, holistic approach that goes beyond strategy. That means taking the time to truly understand who you are — academically, professionally, and personally — so the support I offer is specific to your path and helps you move forward with confidence and clarity. My work is designed for students who: 🎓 Feel pressure to appear perfect and want encouragement to show who they really are — not a curated version of themselves 🌱 Are navigating self-doubt, unconventional paths, or decisions that feel too big to carry alone 📚 Are highly motivated but struggle to articulate their impact beyond grades and a list of activities 💛 Want thoughtful, grounded guidance — not a checklist, but a real process that honors both their goals and their wellbeing The strongest applications aren’t the most accomplished or credentialed — they’re real. They include something beyond requirements. A passion project. An idea. Something you chose to build or explore. That’s what sets you apart. And that’s what I’ll help you build. An application that’s not just impressive, but genuine. Recent student acceptances include: Cornell, UC Berkeley, Northeastern, Boston University, UIUC, Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, University of San Diego, Texas A&M, Rutgers University, University of Michigan Ann Arbor

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