Admissions coaching
Admissions coaching, made personal.
Application strategy, school lists, timelines, and steady one-on-one support from first draft through submit.
College admissions coaching should feel like a calm, thoughtful partnership — not a template. We'll break the application process into clear, manageable pieces so students know what to tackle, when to tackle it, and how it all fits together.
As a Princeton graduate and longtime alumni interviewer, I bring nearly two decades of perspective on what makes an application memorable beyond grades and test scores. Families get application strategy, prioritization, and the kind of one-on-one attention that actually moves the process forward.
What we work on together
Application strategy
A clear positioning and narrative that ties essays, activities, and interviews together.
Balanced school list
Reach, target, and likely schools built around fit — not rankings alone.
Timelines and deliverables
A realistic schedule for essays, testing, recommendations, and submissions.
Common App and portal support
Guidance on activities lists, additional info, and every application piece.
Family communication
Parents stay informed without hovering. Students stay in the driver's seat.
Steady momentum
Regular check-ins so nothing slips through the cracks in a busy senior year.
Global reach
Where we work
Based in Manhattan Beach, California. Serving students globally.
FAQ
Common questions
What does college admissions coaching include?
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Application strategy, a balanced school list, timelines, prioritization, and steady one-on-one support from now through submit. Essays can be added through Essay Coaching or Essay Review.
What grades do you work with?
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I primarily work with juniors and seniors on the application process. Students in grades 8–10 can start earlier with High School Guidance.
Do you work with students outside California?
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Yes. Based in Manhattan Beach, California. Serving students globally, I work with students in person and virtually over Zoom, Google Meet, or phone.
How is My Statement Studio different from a big admissions firm?
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One-on-one attention from a Princeton graduate and longtime alumni interviewer, with a calm, personal process focused on the student in front of me — not a template.
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