
Sophia McCorkle
5.0
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Certified Counselor | 500+ Success Stories | NYU & Columbia Graduate
Studied at Columbia University - Teachers College
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
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
Upper School College Counselor
Gulliver Prep
January 2025 - Present
College Counselor
Empowerly
October 2021 - Present
University and Academic Advisor
EF International Academy New York
August 2022 - July 2024
Senior Admissions Counselor
Princeton College Consulting
December 2021 - June 2024
College and Career Readiness Counselor
Belmont Charter Network
February 2021 - July 2022
College Counselor
American Creativity Academy
August 2019 - June 2021
Education

Columbia University - Teachers College
Graduate Certificate, College Advising
2020 - 2023

New York University
Master of Arts - MA, Applied Psychology in School Counseling and Guidance
2017 - 2019
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts, History
2012 - 2016
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Overall Rating
5.0
Sophia has helped clients get into these schools: