Custom college admissions consulting.
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Our Services
Application Management
We work with clients to create personalized application timelines, identify possible bottlenecks in the application process, and ensure timely submission through follow up and collaboration on problem areas.
School Choice
We help you find schools that are good fits for you academically, socially, and financially, putting your mind at ease and increasing your odds of getting in.
Editorial Support
With two decades of experience in professional editing, we streamline your writing while retaining your voice and helping you find your unique story.
Interview Rehearsal
With nearly a decade of experience interviewing applicants for the Harvard Club of Washington, D.C., we help clients understand how to present themselves in ways that boost their applications.
Class and Activity Planning
For families taking the long view, we work with students as early as freshman year, and through senior year, to identify classes and activities that build on skills and interests and help demonstrate mastery and commitment.
Digital Image Management
Because managing digital presence has never been more important, we advise clients on how to build, maintain, or even scale back social media profiles.
What people are saying.
“Elizabeth provided the guidance and support needed to help our student through a stressful process. Her support was the optimal mix of encouragement, editorial support, and schedule management. Highly recommended as college admissions become more and more competitive.”
— Parent, Clifton VA
“Elizabeth was the resource I needed. She helped me with making my voice come through in my essays, which I think is the most important part of the application process. Elizabeth also helped me stay on track and keep to deadlines. She was easy to talk to, which really helped as well.”
— Tristan, UC Berkeley Class of 2025