Application Process

My goal is to support students in preparing well-planned applications that clearly communicate to admissions readers the student’s strengths and accomplishments. 

Ultimately, the objective is to help students match up with the best-fit schools where they can flourish.

My college counseling program guides students to learn about themselves; understand their college goals; stay on track throughout the process; and submit quality applications.

AchieveCoach College Consulting’s personalized process supports students to:

• select academically appropriate and challenging courses in high school 
• understand their academic strengths and any areas of challenge 
• stay focused on academic success while maintaining balance 
• investigate potential college majors 
• strategize appropriate schedule for taking SAT, ACT, AP tests 
• decide which scores to report to colleges 
• consider meaningful extracurricular activities that showcase student interests
• consider lesser-known, quality schools that connect to a student’s criteria for success
• plan for meaningful campus visits 
• highlight the high school résumé or activity summary 
• get coached on admissions interviewing skills through mock interviewing 
• brainstorm ideas for essays that “stand out”
• monitor the application process through a detailed timeline 
• stay organized in the process to minimize stress 
• request solid teacher and/or outside recommendations
• create well-written and proofed essays that convey the student’s voice and message 
• convey appropriate levels of interest in the school to which the student applies 
• carefully evaluate early application options (ED, EA, etc.) 
• understand requirements for financial aid applications and manage deadlines 
• manage deferral or waitlist status 
• make final choices from acceptances