Don't Stress! S.T.E.P. Into Action!
My Approach
S.T.E.P. into action!
I guide my students and their parents through a personalized STEP process to ensure each student is represented in the best possible way, resulting in the best college options.
This results in applications that are thoughtful, polished, authentic and memorable.
Self-Discovery
Before we build a list of colleges, we build clarity. We work together to identify the student’s strengths, values, interests, personality traits and goals. I collect and analyze the student’s academic, extracurricular and personal achievements. This foundation creates direction, confidence and ownership. I empower the student to better know who they are so they can find where they will be fulfilled and successful.
Targeting Colleges
Strategy replaces guesswork. We identify colleges that align academically, socially and personally to build a balanced, intentional list. The goal is to develop a set of colleges where the student can thrive.
Expressing Impact
This is the application phase during which I help students to best represent and showcase themselves in all aspects of their application. Ways to accomplish this:
- Transcripts
- Recommendations
- Essays and supplemental essays
- Resumes
- Links to sites, publications, student businesses, etc.
- Videos
- Interviews
- Athletic showcases
- Portfolios
- Auditions
Picking Your Path
The Decision Phase focuses on choosing the college where the student will be most fulfilled. This is accomplished by revisiting and evaluating the colleges where the student has been accepted with consideration given to the student’s priorities and the college’s size, location, cost, philosophy, offerings and other tangible and non-tangible attributes.