About
Born, raised, and based in the Pacific Northwest, I have 4.5 years of experience working in undergraduate admission. After earning my M.A. in English (Creative) in 2023, I began coaching in Spring 2024. My experience includes:
Working individually with college applicants on all essays from ideation to conclusion
Assessing college applications for admission consideration
Counseling students and families on self-advocacy strategies throughout the college admission process
Facilitating 100+ essay/application workshops
Working with students
Managing university tour program for three years
Teaching two sections of Orientation 1000
Explaining college process on 500+ school visits
Many things are outside a student’s control.
Countless factors can influence a student’s GPA, from understanding the material to having limited access to advanced courses.
Applicants oftentimes can’t do more than a few activities and/or are limited by opportunity.
The essay isn’t about how well you understand a concept or if you got to do X, Y, and Z activity.
The essay is about you.
I specialize in:
Helping students and families understand the essay process
Topic ideation and development
Communicating themes, growth, and identity within the natural flow of the personal statement
Determining best strategies for self-advocacy and creating a unique competitive advantage in the admission landscape
Creative development