Services

College consulting for Richmond, VA students and their families

I want to meet the individual needs of each high school student as they approach the college search, so I offer a comprehensive package that walks you through the entire journey — plus high school course planning for 8th graders and underclassmen. All consulting is in person for the Richmond, Virginia area.

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Initial consultation meeting

An individualized meeting with the student and parents to talk through needs and options — the best way to see whether working together makes sense.

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The total package

The Junior & Senior Year Plan

A comprehensive, start-to-finish plan with monthly one-on-one meetings, personalized guidance, and consistent follow-through — from the first college conversation through the first semester on campus.

College Search & Preferences
An in-depth meeting with students to define what matters — size, setting, programs, cost, distance, and more — and build a college list from there.
Academic Planning & Transcript Review
Review of academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and transcript, plus guidance on high school course selection for current students.
Testing Recommendations
Guidance on which tests make sense for your student and when to take them, with important testing dates built into their personalized timeline.
College Essays
Brainstorming, support through the writing and drafting process, and final review — always keeping your student’s own voice at the center.
Action Plan & Organization
A personalized action plan, organizational timeline and checklist, plus communication with high school guidance offices or college admissions personnel as needed throughout the process.
One-on-One Student Support
Monthly one-on-one meetings beginning junior year, with individualized attention, ongoing guidance, and consistent monitoring of your student’s progress throughout the process.
Parent Support
Ongoing support and encouragement for parents, keeping you informed and helping your family navigate questions and decisions throughout the college planning process.
Acceptances, Decisions & College Transition
Help analyzing offers and making a final college decision once acceptance letters arrive, with continued follow-up through your student’s first semester of college.

College experience

A closer view of the colleges your student is considering

Firsthand campus knowledge and years of guiding applications help me give Richmond-area families thoughtful, informed support as they build a college list and navigate admissions.

Firsthand perspective

Colleges I’ve Visited

It’s important to me to know the colleges my clients may consider. I visit campuses, take official tours, and meet with admissions teams so I can offer better insight into where each student may find a strong fit.

Alabama

Auburn University
Samford University

Colorado

Colorado School of Mines
University of Colorado Boulder

Connecticut

University of Connecticut

Florida

University of Miami

Georgia

Berry College
Emory University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Mercer University
University of Georgia

Maryland

Johns Hopkins University
University of Maryland, College Park
Washington College

Massachusetts

Boston College
Boston University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northeastern University

Michigan

Hillsdale College

New York

New York University

North Carolina

Appalachian State University
Davidson College
Duke University
East Carolina University
Elon University
High Point University
North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wake Forest University

Ohio

Baldwin Wallace University
Otterbein University

Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University
Grove City College
Pennsylvania State University
Temple University
University of Pittsburgh

South Carolina

Anderson University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Furman University
University of South Carolina
Wofford College

Tennessee

Belmont University
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Vanderbilt University

Texas

Baylor University
Texas A&M University
Texas State University
University of Texas at Austin

Virginia

Christopher Newport University
George Mason University
James Madison University
Liberty University
Longwood University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Randolph College
Randolph-Macon College
Shenandoah University
University of Lynchburg
University of Mary Washington
University of Richmond
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
Washington and Lee University
William & Mary

Washington, D.C.

American University

West Virginia

West Virginia University

International

Trinity College Dublin

Student achievements

College Acceptances

My clients have successfully navigated the application process and earned acceptance to the colleges and universities below. They worked hard, and I’m proud of every one of them!

Alabama

Auburn University
Samford University
University of Alabama

Colorado

Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
United States Air Force Academy

Florida

Eckerd College
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida International University
Jacksonville University
University of South Florida
University of West Florida

Georgia

Covenant College
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of Georgia

Indiana

Purdue University

Kansas

University of Kansas

Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Louisiana

Louisiana State University

Maryland

University of Maryland, College Park

Massachusetts

Emerson College

Minnesota

University of Minnesota

Mississippi

Mississippi State University
University of Mississippi

New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

New York

Culinary Institute of America
Fordham University

North Carolina

Appalachian State University
East Carolina University
Elon University
High Point University
North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wake Forest University

Ohio

Miami University
Ohio State University

Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

Drexel University
Grove City College
Pennsylvania State University
University of Pittsburgh

Rhode Island

Johnson & Wales University

South Carolina

Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Furman University
Presbyterian College
University of South Carolina

Tennessee

Belmont University
Lipscomb University
Middle Tennessee State University
Rhodes College
Sewanee: The University of the South
Tennessee Technological University
Union University
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Texas

Baylor University

Virginia

Christopher Newport University
George Mason University
Hampden-Sydney College
Hollins University
James Madison University
Liberty University
Longwood University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Randolph College
Randolph-Macon College
Roanoke College
Shenandoah University
University of Lynchburg
University of Mary Washington
University of Richmond
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech
William & Mary

West Virginia

Marshall University
West Virginia University

International

Falmouth University
University of Edinburgh

Younger students

High school course planning for 8th graders and underclassmen

Course selection in 8th and 9th grade quietly shapes what’s possible later. I help younger students and their parents choose a sequence that keeps doors open, fits the student’s strengths, and doesn’t pile on stress for its own sake.

It’s a smaller commitment than the full plan, and it makes the junior and senior year conversation much easier when it arrives.

Professional affiliations