Full-Service Common App + Stanford Application Package

This package is designed for high schools students aiming to maximize their chances of acceptance to top colleges and Stanford University by enlisting the expertise of a seasoned coach to guide them through the entire application process from start to finish. This package includes comprehensive application support for the Common App, plus the Stanford application. Applicants will choose one common app essay they'd like to work with me on. You may use that Common App essay to apply to other schools and adapt it however you'd like for Stanford, as well as any other school that accepts the Common App. Once your work on the Common Application is complete, I will continue coaching you through the remainder of the Stanford application which is generally 3 supplemental essays + short answers, as well as preparation for the Stanford interview. Here's a comprehensive overview of what this package entails: 1. Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: We will start with an extensive kickoff session delving into your background, goals, experiences, potential recommenders, aspirations, and more. Together, you'll develop a customized plan specifically tailored to your college application journey. 3. Application Strategy: Engage in in-depth discussions with your coach to identify your unique strengths as an applicant and strategize on effectively showcasing them throughout your college application. 4. Essay Brainstorming, Advising & Editing: Receive expert guidance and feedback from your coach throughout the personal statement crafting process, ensuring your narrative effectively highlights your motivations, experiences, and aspirations. Again, two of the six essay options for the Common App are also essays you can use for BYU. 5. Activity Descriptions: Work closely with your coach to select and articulate extracurricular activities, experiences, awards, and honors in a compelling manner, enhancing the overall strength of your application. 6. Complete Application Review: Your coach will conduct a meticulous review and final edit of all application materials, including personal statements, essays, and activity descriptions, ensuring a cohesive and compelling application package. 7. Final Stanford Application Review: Your coach will conduct a comprehensive review and provide final edits on all application materials to ensure they are polished and aligned with your overall narrative and objectives. 8. Stanford Interview Preparation: Your coach will provide comprehensive interview preparation for the Stanford interview: breakdown common questions, themes to highlight, mock interview prep and feedback.
What's included
- The Full-Service Common App + Stanford Application Package is designed to maximize high school students' chances of acceptance to top colleges, including Stanford University, by providing comprehensive application support.
Meet your expert

Lisa T.
Stanford Alum, Former Interviewer | College Essay Expert | 50+ Ivy+ Accepts
Hi, I’m Lisa! And I am a storyteller who provides independent strategy, solutions, and coaching for students, entrepreneurs, and startups so they can reach their goals. I believe deeply that authentic storytelling combined with thoughtful strategy and excellence in execution leads to amazing outcomes! I received my undergraduate degrees in Quantitative Economics and English from Stanford, my J.D. from Columbia Law School, and my MBA from the University of Southern California (USC). During a long career in finance on Wall Street, I became passionate about helping founders bridge the gaps needed to get their innovative ventures off the ground. I started mentoring and coaching startups with a number of organizations that including Techstars, CTIP and the Greif Center at USC. For seven years, I ran the coaching program at Women Founders Network, an accelerator that connects women building high-growth businesses with the tools and resources they need to achieve business success. Since 2013, WFN alumnae have raised over $100 million in funding. If I look familiar, it may be because I speak regularly on issues related to startups, tech and women in business and have appeared in publications including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, Inc.com, Fortune, CNBC, StartupNation, Women 2.0, and GenHERation. Whether you are a startup on the track for traditional venture-capital financing or a student crafting a compelling application for their dream school, I can collaborate with you to develop and implement a creative and practical strategy for success!