SERVICES & PACKAGES
Everything your student needs —
nothing they don't.
One comprehensive package. A process that's personal, steady, and built around your student — not a formula.
Is this a good fit?
Families who get the most from working with me
I work with a small number of students each year so I can give every family real attention. Here's who tends to find the most value:
Juniors and rising seniors who want expert support through the full application cycle — not just essay editing at the last minute.
Families who feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice out there and want one trusted person to cut through the noise.
Students who need help discovering what they actually want — not just where other people think they should go.
Parents who want to stay involved and informed without accidentally making the process more stressful for everyone.
Students applying to a mix of school types — not just chasing Ivy League — who need a smart, balanced list.
What makes this different from other consultants
You won't get a team of advisors you've never met, an algorithm generating your school list, or pressure toward schools that look impressive but aren't right for your student.
Every family works directly with me — Karen — for the full engagement. I've been through this as a parent of four and as an IECA-credentialed consultant. I understand both sides of the table.
Not sure if you need full support? If you're further out — sophomore year, or a family that just wants to understand the landscape — start with a free 20-minute strategy call. We'll talk honestly about what you need and when, with no pressure to sign on.
Stay tuned for additional services including high school counseling and SAT prep.
The 12- month Stressless Admissions Package
The signature option clients choose most
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Kickoff & Strategy Session
We start by getting to know your student — not their GPA, but them. What energizes them, what kind of campus culture they'd thrive in, what they're hoping college becomes. From there I build a personalized roadmap: a realistic, balanced college list and a clear plan for how we'll get there together.
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Essay Coaching & Review
This is where students often feel the most stuck — and where the work matters most. I support your student through the full essay process: the main personal statement, all supplemental essays, and any scholarship essays. We work through drafts together until the writing is honest, specific, and genuinely theirs. (I don't write essays for students. I help them write better ones.)
12-MONTH ONGOING SUPPORT
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Ongoing 1:1 Counseling Sessions
Throughout the year, we meet regularly to work through every part of the process — course selection, activity descriptions, application timelines, campus visit planning, and whatever else comes up. You'll always have someone to call when something feels confusing or stressful, because it will.
05
Financial Aid Guidance
Understanding your financial aid offers is its own skill. I help families decode award letters, compare packages across schools, and ask the right questions — so the final decision is made with clear eyes, not just excitement or fear.
03
Complete Application Support
I walk through every section of the Common App (or other platforms) with your student — not to do it for them, but to make sure they're presenting themselves in the clearest, most compelling way possible. The goal is an application that sounds like your student, just at their best.
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Final Decision Support
Getting in is one thing. Choosing is another. I help students and families weigh their options thoughtfully — factoring in fit, finances, gut feeling, and long-term goals — so your student commits somewhere they're genuinely excited to be.
A note on how I work
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I keep my caseload intentionally small. That means when you're in the thick of application season, I'm available — not stretched thin across 50 families. Every student I take on gets my full attention, and I don't take on more than I can genuinely support well.
Investment
Pricing is shared during your free strategy call, where I can give you a clear picture based on your student's timeline and needs. Most families find the investment comparable to — or less than — a few months of tutoring, with significantly more impact on the outcome that matters most.
Not ready for the full package?
Free 20-Minute Strategy Call Not sure where to start? Book a call. We'll talk through where your student is, what the process looks like from here, and whether working together makes sense. No pitch, no pressure — just a useful conversation.