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Package Description:
This package is designed for students applying to the University of California (UC) schools. With personalized guidance from a UC admissions expert, you’ll receive step-by-step support throughout the entire application process, ensuring you submit a strong and cohesive application that showcases your unique strengths, experiences, and aspirations. Here’s an in-depth overview of what this package entails: 1. Personalized Coach Matching: Complete a detailed matching survey to be paired with a seasoned UC application expert who understands your goals and the nuances of the UC system. 2. Kickoff and Strategic Planning Session: Start your journey with an in-depth kickoff meeting, during which your coach will learn about your background, goals, extracurriculars, academic achievements, and aspirations. Together, you will create a customized plan to tackle every aspect of the UC application. 3. UC School Selection: Collaborate closely with your coach to identify the UC campuses that best match your academic profile, interests, and goals. 4. Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) Brainstorming, Advising & Editing: Receive expert advice on selecting the PIQs that best showcase your strengths and experiences. Your coach will guide you through brainstorming, drafting, and revising each response, ensuring your personality and achievements shine through. 5. Extracurricular Activities & Awards Descriptions: Work with your coach to select and craft compelling descriptions of your extracurricular activities, awards, and honors. Together, you’ll articulate your experiences in a way that emphasizes their impact and importance. 6. Complete Application Review: Your coach will meticulously review and provide feedback on your entire application — from your PIQs to academic history and extracurriculars — to ensure consistency, clarity, and strength throughout. 7. Final Submission Guidance: Before submission, your coach will assist with final checks, ensuring all aspects of your application are complete and submitted correctly, giving you confidence that nothing has been overlooked. 8. Waitlist Strategy (if applicable): Should you be waitlisted, your coach will help you craft a strategic plan, including writing compelling update letters to improve your chances of being admitted from the waitlist. Summary: With this package, you’ll have a dedicated UC admissions expert by your side throughout the entire application process. From selecting schools to perfecting your Personal Insight Questions, you’ll receive personalized advice, support, and feedback to ensure your application stands out. Let’s get you into your dream UC school!
What you'll get from this package
A clear application timeline and plan, to ensure you stay on track and hit the UC application deadlines
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful
Expertly articulated extracurriculars and activities in the Activities section of your college application
A polished final application that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
You are eligible to switch your coach any time during the first two weeks to ensure you have found the right fit for you. 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
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Certified Counselor | 500+ Success Stories | NYU & Columbia Graduate
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.
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