What I Provide
With over 2,000 colleges and universities in the US, you have a lot of choices. I give you the tools and strategies to help you:
Construct an education plan that creates opportunities and maximizes choices
Pursue extracurricular activities that you love, and that promote engagement and leadership
Navigate the college search and application process to find the "right-fit" colleges for you
Communicate your strengths to highlight your best self and illustrate why you merit strong consideration
“Liz kept me organized and on time with research, outreach, test taking, writing essays and submitting applications. Together we customized the list of colleges and universities I would apply to. I started at one of those universities this month and I love it!”
— Alaina N.
Here is How I Can Help:
College Planning
I accept a limited number of students each year to ensure highly customized service for each family. I can provide services during any stage of the college search and application process; however, for best results, I recommend starting at the end of sophomore year or beginning of junior year.
Interest and personality assessments
Developing a personalized college list
Course and extracurricular planning
SAT and ACT test planning
High school activities and sports resumes
Conducting a thoughtful college search
Common sense financial aid/scholarship advice
Guidance through the application process
Essay idea development and editing
Essay and application review
Help with managing deadlines and submission of applications
College interviews and visits
Making your decision
Career Advising
I help recent high school and college graduates connect with their passion, discover possibilities and reach for their goals.
Career assessments and advising
YouScience interest and aptitude assessment
Creating a resume and cover letter
Job search strategies
SAT/ACT Preparation and Academic Tutoring -
I recommend:
Main Street Scholars in Half Moon Bay CA offers academic coaching and UC-approved academic classes.
AJ Tutoring on the San Francisco Peninsula and other locations in the Bay Area offers SAT and ACT diagnostic testing, test prep, academic tutoring and UC-approved 1:1 academic classes.
National SAT and ACT test prep organizations (virtual):
How it Works
I offer several college counseling packages to fit your family's needs.
All meetings and workshops are provided online via Zoom.
1. Contact
You can contact me by email or schedule a complimentary 20-minute Zoom consultation so we can get to know each other and discuss where you are in the process of applying for colleges. I will share my college counseling packages and talk about how I can best help. My email and scheduling link are here.
2. Initial Family Strategy Session
I meet with the student and family to discuss college options and determine personal goals, explain my advising process and answer questions. Questions about testing, extracurricular activities, summer plans, and high school course choices often come up at this meeting. I charge my hourly rate for this no- obligation meeting.
3. Fee Structure
Packages: My college advising packages offer you flexibility, value and continuity. The Gold Package is best for students who need comprehensive application and essay support, with more hours, one-on-one meetings, and services. The Blue Package is best for students who need fewer hours of support, and are prepared to complete tasks independently or with parental support.
Current seniors (beginning in August) can choose a Fall Senior Start Package consisting of 5-hour blocks, payable before our initial session.
Contact me for current pricing.