How do we get started?

  • At your earliest convenience schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation so we can get to know each other and ensure that my services and style are what you are looking for.

  • To arrange the Initial Session, the student and their parent(s) must complete separate questionnaires and submit the following documents:

    ~ A copy of the student's school and/or university transcript

    ~ A sample English essay that represents their best writing

    ~ The Parent Questionnaire: Google Form

    ~ The Student Initial Session Questionnaire: Google Form

    ~ The day and time of the Initial Session will be confirmed upon receiving the questionnaires, documents, and deposit.

  • Need immediate short-term assistance on a specific area of a university application?

    The single session for a non-established student is right for you. We’ll need to chat first, so please reserve a day and hour for our Meet & Greet.

  • By the end of the Initial Session, most families will have decided which package to invest in.

    ~ Select your package

    ~ Complete the deposit

    ~ Sign the Services & Responsibilities Agreement

    ~ Confirm the day and hour of the package's first session

    ~ The package’s sessions will be planned during the first 1-on-1 session between the student and Renee.

  • To be provided.

  • Day and hour to be determined between Renee and the student.

Meet & Greet

  • This is a complimentary brief consultation where we get to know each other and make sure that my services and style are what you are looking for.

  • Item description

Initial Session

  • A 2-hour virtual session is used to evaluate the student's and parent's needs, identify potential solutions, and determine possible options for implementing the solutions based on their unique criteria and goals.

  • A 2-hour virtual session is used to evaluate the student's and parent's needs, identify potential solutions, and determine possible options for implementing the solutions based on their unique criteria and goals.

    • See the Required Documents section

  • To arrange the Initial Session, the student and their parent(s) must complete separate questionnaires and submit the following documents:

    • A copy of the student's school and/or university transcript

    • A sample English essay that answers a specific question to be provided by Renee

    • The Parent Questionnaire: Google Form

    • The Student Initial Session Questionnaire: Google Form

    The day and time of the Initial Session will be confirmed upon receiving the questionnaires, documents, and deposit.

Single Session

  • Need guidance with a specific area, topic, or document? This is for you if you have not committed to a session package. Hourly 1-on-1 support.

  • An hour session is 60 minutes.

  • This depends on the student’s needs and what we will work on during this hour. To be determined via the Meet & Greet conversation.

Customized by Country & Program

  • Designed for various needs, countries, and application timelines.

  • Contact Renee for detailed information.

  • Contact Renee for detailed information.

  • Contact Renee for detailed information.

  • Contact Renee for detailed information.

  • Contact Renee for detailed information

  • Contact Renee for detailed information

  • Contact Renee for detailed information

  • Contact Renee for detailed information

  • Contact Renee for detailed information

SERVICES

Each student’s needs, timeline, and countries of interest differ, so their chosen Session Package will likely include a combination of services.

  • ~ Coaching to increase the student's understanding of the varied global university research, selection, application, and admission processes.

    ~ Guidance on how to investigate admission and application requirements for particular programs of study.

    ~ High school curriculum analysis and course review and selection, taking into consideration major(s) and career(s) of interest.

    ~ Extracurricular review and summer pre-college program action plan

    ~ Guidance in effective communication with the school-based counselor/administrators to ensure a smooth application process.

    ~ Coaching to determine potential recommenders and how to establish a solid relationship with (teachers, counselors, and others).

    ~ Learn how to research a college's website to gather the most pertinent information for their essay, letter of motivation, supplemental and short answer questions, interviews, etc.

    ~ Determine standardized testing timeline (PSAT, SAT/ACT, English Language assessments, etc.)*

    ~ Learn how to navigate an admissions officer in-person and virtual visit.

    ~ Learn what questions to ask an admissions officer and how to communicate effectively.

    ~ General overview of the financial aid process: merit and need-based scholarships, grants, loans, etc.

  • ~ Students who think and plan ahead

    ~ Students whose high school does not provide a designated college counselor or who have a school counselor and would like the additional personalized one-on-one guidance

    ~ Students who want to open as many doors as possible for their future university and career options

    ~ Students graduating at the end of 12th grade should begin exploring in 9th

    ~ Students who graduate in 11th grade could begin exploring in 8th grade

  • ~ Analysis and determination of eligibility for admission based on career interests and high school record

    ~ Assistance with the development of a preliminary university list Skills,

    ~ Interests, Personality, and Career/Program exploration

    ~ Fine-tuning the preliminary university list to match the student's budget, academic interests, and social needs

    ~ Coaching in effective communication with the school-based counselor, teachers, and admissions officers

    ~ Assistance with recommender selection and relationship-building to maximize important attributes for solid letters of recommendation

    ~ Activities list creation and revision

    ~ CV | Résumé construction and editing

    ~ Brainstorming and revision to craft a powerful Personal Essay

    ~ Brainstorming and revision of supplemental and short answer questions

    ~ Assistance with timeline management, requirements tracking, and strategy

    ~ Early action/early decision discussion and strategy

    ~ Final application revision

  • ~ Recommendations and revision of Regular Decision applications

    ~ Guidance with sending updated information/materials to admissions

    ~ Deferral and Waitlist strategy

    ~ GAP Year considerations, options, and request process

    ~ Interview preparation

    ~ Preparation for campus visits

    ~ Financial Aid Package review and evaluation

    ~ Financial Aid Package Appeal, if necessary

    ~ Admissions decisions tracking and evaluation

    ~ Final enrollment discussion and decision

    ~ Tips for transitioning to campus life

  • ~ Analysis and determination of eligibility for admission based on current major and credits successfully earned while enrolled in university

    ~ Assistance with the development of the final transfer list

    ~ Assistance with recommender selection and relationship-building to maximize important attributes to encourage strong NEW letters of recommendation

    ~ Activities list creation and revision

    ~ CV/Résumé construction and editing

    ~ Brainstorming and revision to craft a NEW powerful Personal Essay, Letter of Motivation, or Statement of Purpose

    ~ Brainstorming and revision of NEW supplemental and short answer questions

    ~ Assistance with timeline management, requirements tracking, and strategy

    ~ Final application revision

    ~ Admissions decisions tracking and evaluation

    ~ Final enrollment discussion

  • ~ Current university students in their first year or midway through their 2nd-year who want/need a change of environment

    ~ Students who have realized the educational path they are on is no longer the right path for them

    ~ Students looking to change their major to one that is not offered at their current institution of study

    ~ Community college students in their first year or midway through their 2nd-year who want to transfer to a 4-year university undergraduate program