About me…
After twenty-two years as a school counselor and administrator in the Greenwich Public Schools, I’m now sharing my expertise directly with students and their families. In addition to my experience in Greenwich Connecticut, I’ve also worked as a counselor and program leader at two private college prep high schools. I enjoy collaborating with students and parents, especially through the process of post-high school planning and college admissions. I love guiding students to discover and feel good about their strengths and interests, and helping them make the most of their time in high school. Please see my resume for details about my professional experience, certifications and memberships.
I’m here to help students and parents find the work of the college admissions process more manageable and less stressful. There is joy to be found in this experience!
Services offered…
College Application Process
Researching colleges or other post high school options and organizing information- grades 10/11/12
Creating a balanced college application list and strategic application plan - grades 11/12
Brainstorming and support for writing and editing of college application essays - grades 11/12
Support for the completion of college applications - grades 11/12
Support through the college financial aid process - grades 11/12
Preparation for admissions or scholarship interviews - grades 11/12
Comparing college costs, college options, and final decision making - grade 12
High School Planning / Preparing for College
High school course planning - grades 8/9/10/11
Support with planning, writing and learning from research papers - grades 9-12
Consult to address test anxiety and support effective study strategies - grades 9/10
Using the Strong Interest Inventory to identify areas of career interests and college majors - grades 9-12
Preparing for Section 504 Meetings
Support and preparation for parents to confidently advocate for their child’s educational needs at school-based Section 504 Meetings - grades 6-12 and transitioning to college services
My promise & process…
I help each student maximize their academic success by putting their best foot forward in the college admissions process and selecting schools that will best serve their strengths and long term opportunities.
I support my clients with authenticity and honesty, working within all ethical and professional guidelines and principles of good practice under the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
I primarily work with students and parents via Zoom or phone consultations. I also meet in person with local families.
I create a confidential Google Drive folder for each student to organize their work; all resources provided are yours to keep.
Services are customized to meet your needs. Services are offered at an hourly rate and in packages such as a comprehensive junior year consult and a summer or fall college essay package.
Consider scheduling a casual hour for a small group of student friends or parent friends for a “counselor chat” to answer your general college process questions!
Payment options - PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, check