Pre-College Advising (9th–10th grade, per year)
A year of personalized, holistic guidance for students in ninth and tenth grade, the years when the strongest applications actually begin. We'll meet every other week during the school year and monthly over the summer to get to know your strengths and interests, then plan the courses, activities and summers that help those interests grow into something real. Together we'll map out academic planning and standardized testing, build a summer strategy and start developing strong relationships with future recommenders. I'll also push you to explore new directions and turn your interests into tangible projects and results, so that by the time you apply, your story is one you've actually lived. The package includes live sessions plus messaging support for both students and parents between sessions. Additional sessions can be added at my hourly rate.
What's included
- A multi-year academic and testing roadmap built around your goals
- A summer strategy with specific programs, projects or opportunities to pursue
- At least one interest-driven project or initiative planned and underway
- A clear early sense of your personal story and what makes you distinctive
Meet your expert
Olivia N.
Harvard grad, class speaker & coach | Admits to Harvard, MIT & more
I help students figure out who they are on paper, then show it with confidence. For high school students, that can start as early as ninth grade. We map out courses, activities and summers around what genuinely excites them so that by senior year their application reflects a story they've actually lived. For students closer to deadlines, I move quickly to find the thread that ties their experiences together and turn it into a focused, compelling application. Along the way, I encourage students to reach past what they think they're capable of, whether that's a bolder project, a harder class or an essay that takes a real risk. I also edit essays for graduate school and scholarship applicants, including successful candidates for Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Oxford, Rhodes and Schwarzman. Expect honest feedback, a high bar and a partner who is genuinely invested in your growth.
