FAQs

  • We provide consulting and coaching for students in grades 7–12, as well as transfer students currently enrolled in college.

  • Our long-term consulting (grades 9–12) is focused on building a student’s academic and extracurricular profile over time. Senior application consulting is designed for 12th graders who are already in the application cycle and need support with school selection, essays, and interviews.

  • Yes. We guide college students through the transfer process, including selecting target schools, developing a strong academic narrative, and preparing standout applications.

  • Academic management is ongoing support with organization, time management, study skills, and course planning to help students succeed day to day and stay on track for long-term goals.

  • Michelle brings years of experience working in several Title I schools in Fairfax County, where she led crisis management and academic support for students facing challenging circumstances. She now applies that expertise to college consulting, offering families responsive, discreet guidance to stabilize difficult situations and create a clear path forward in both academics and admissions.

  • Yes. For students who need targeted help, we offer essay-specific consulting packages that focus on brainstorming, drafting, and refining personal statements and supplemental essays.

  • Every student has different strengths, goals, and challenges. We tailor our strategies to each individual, ensuring that guidance is realistic, actionable, and aligned with the student’s aspirations.

  • At a timeline that works best for you. Yes, the earlier, the better; starting in grades 9 or 10 allows us to build a strong foundation. With that said, we also work intensively with seniors and transfer students on short timelines.