Sophia M.

Sophia McCorkle

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Certified Counselor | 500+ Success Stories | NYU & Columbia Graduate

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Studied at Columbia University - Teachers College

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Works at Gulliver Prep

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Available Saturday at 12:00 PM UTC

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Sophia's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $250/hr

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Sophia’s College Qualifications

Coaches professionally

100+ people coached for College

Sophia has helped clients get into these schools:

As a certified school counselor, I’ve had the privilege of helping over 500 students navigate the college admissions and financial aid process. I’ve worked with both domestic and international students, helping them gain admission to universities across the US, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, and many other countries. I truly believe in building strong, supportive relationships with my students and their families. This allows me to better understand each student’s unique needs and expectations, ensuring we’re all on the same page throughout the process. I’ve specialized in college admissions, holding a post-graduate certificate from Columbia and certification as a College Admissions Specialist through the American School Counselors Association. I also have training in executive functioning skills—things like time management, study habits, and organization—and in career development strategies. This helps me guide students to discover their passions and strengths, which we can then shape into a strong college application profile. Having worked in high school guidance offices, I’m familiar with the details involved in creating transcripts, securing letters of recommendation, and gathering other required documents. I’m also well-versed in common school-based application systems like Naviance, Scoir, and Maia Learning. This knowledge allows me to help students navigate the specific requirements of their school districts, from applications to course selection. With my broad understanding of university programs, entry requirements worldwide, and a passion for helping students realize their full potential, I’m committed to working with you to create and implement a plan that sets you up for long-term success.

Sophia can help with:

Recommendations

Essays

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Resume

Interviews

Editing

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

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About Sophia

I am a college counselor with expertise spanning domestic and international university admissions, including US, UK/UCAS, and European university systems. I work with students through every stage of the college process, from building strategic college lists and developing application essays to navigating standardized testing and securing strong letters of recommendation. I bring a detail-oriented, student-centered approach to every family I work with, combining deep knowledge of the admissions landscape with a genuine investment in helping each student find the right-fit school for their goals.

Why do I coach?

College admissions can feel overwhelming, and the difference between a stressful process and a confident one often comes down to having the right guidance at the right time. I coach because I believe every student deserves a thoughtful advocate in their corner, someone who knows the process inside and out and can help them tell their story in the most compelling, authentic way possible. I am drawn to the moments when a student realizes they have something genuinely worth saying, and when a family feels truly prepared rather than anxious. For me, counseling is not just about getting into college; it is about helping students understand their own strengths, articulate their ambitions, and approach one of life's first major decisions with clarity and confidence.

Work Experience

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Upper School College Counselor

Gulliver Prep

January 2025 - Present

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College Counselor

Empowerly

October 2021 - Present

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University and Academic Advisor

EF International Academy New York

August 2022 - July 2024

Princeton College Consulting Logo

Senior Admissions Counselor

Princeton College Consulting

December 2021 - June 2024

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College and Career Readiness Counselor

Belmont Charter Network

February 2021 - July 2022

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College Counselor

American Creativity Academy

August 2019 - June 2021

Education

Columbia University - Teachers College Logo

Columbia University - Teachers College

Graduate Certificate, College Advising

2020 - 2023

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New York University

Master of Arts - MA, Applied Psychology in School Counseling and Guidance

2017 - 2019

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The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Arts, History

2012 - 2016

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