My Services
The college admission landscape is complex and unpredictable. Jill uses her background in college admissions and school-based college counseling to help students navigate their strengths, construct compelling narratives, and submit applications to a range of best-fit colleges. Jill’s student-centered approach and ability to scaffold the cumulative process into manageable, age-appropriate tasks helps students feel empowered and affirmed with each step.
Comprehensive Review
During this introductory session, we review a student’s transcript, standardized tests, and extracurricular involvements to make strategic recommendations based on a student’s goals and aspirations.
College List Development & Research
Throughout the junior year, we work with each student to research and explore various colleges that align with their academic profile, major selection, and personal preferences. Most students schedule college visits and maximize efforts to gain familiarity with each school’s offerings.
Pre-Application Support
We address many items in the lead-up to the application process, including academic advising and course selection, test preparation for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams, pursuing meaningful extracurricular opportunities, requesting letters of recommendation, completing school-based questionnaires, updating databases, and devising an early (ED1, ED2, REA, EA) and regular application strategy.
Application Support
We provide meticulous organizational support throughout the entire application process. To ensure no stone is left unturned, we take our time. Nothing is done at the last minute, including application submission. From expert essay-writing support, to outlining activities for maximum benefit, to filling out applications and answering each college's questions, students receive support throughout the process.
Supplemental Materials
Many students need supplemental materials to scaffold various parts of the process. These may include a resume, extra essays for an honors program, or an artist statement. We are here to assist with these items.
Post-Application Support
Pushing “submit” doesn’t mean the process is finished. We work with students to ensure supplemental materials are received. Are there “optional” recommendations within the student portal, such as an opportunity to request an interview? We don’t leave anything on the table.
Student Accountability
None of the work is possible without student accountability. From beginning to end, we work with students to ensure maximum participation while also keeping the process low stress, affirming, and fun.