About

Born, raised, and living in the Pacific Northwest, I have 4 years of experience working as an undergraduate admission counselor. After earning my M.A. in English (Creative) in 2023, I began coaching the application essay since Spring 2024.

  • 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

  • Leading or facilitating essay/application workshops

  • Experience working with students through managing university tour program for three years and teaching two sections of LMU Orientation 1000

  • Experienced individual/group educator on admission process

Many things are outside a student’s control.

GPA is determined by many factors, from understanding the material to having limited access to advanced courses. Many students don’t have time to do more than a few activities.

The essay isn’t about how well you understand a concept or whether you had time or opportunity to do X, Y, and Z activity.

The essay is about you.

I specialize in:

  • Helping students and families understand the essay process

  • Ideating and identifying strong topics

  • 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 writing and story development