My purpose is to help students achieve an actualized growth pattern while meeting intended goals. I strive to recognize and celebrate each student’s distinct character and bring out their voice in college applications. I break down the college application process into small, digestible steps and milestones and believe in providing a personalized timeline. I believe that the best years of a student’s life are the college years, and I feel honored to be part of the process of helping students find their best fit.

 Services

It all begins with you. Taking the first steps towards your academic career can be overwhelming. Calliope College Counseling will support and help you every step of the way.  As a college advisor, my goal is to ensure that you are fully supported in your journey from high school to college.

Preparation

  • Shaping a realistic and balanced college list to ensure best fit with reach, target, and likely schools. 

  • Establishing an application timeline to help students manage deadlines.

  • Strategizing and helping students find summer internship programs based on student interests and passions.

  • Providing information on financial aid and deadlines on financial aid.

  • Helping students find appropriate and compelling extracurricular activities to enhance and strengthen college applications.

  • Conducting an interview questionnaire and exploring majors and careers.

Application Process

  • Assisting the student with the college application (including proofreading applications) and with the final decision of where to go based on best-fit philosophy.

  • Reviewing high school records and academic/college goals. 

  • Creating a resume that highlights student skills and achievements.

  • Following up with students through texts and emails to ensure all deadlines are being met.

  • Preparing the student for college visits and interviews.

  • Brainstorming and editing personal statements and college application essays including developmental and copy editing.

Testing Support

  • Guiding students through standardized testing.

  • Refining testing strengths, skills, and developing testing confidence.

  • Establishing a calendar for testing including SAT subject tests, SAT and ACT.