College counseling recommendations
Hi,
Does anyone have a college counselor that you would recommend for pre college application coaching and college admission? My daughter will be a high school sophomore this fall. I’m hoping to find a good college counselor that anyone has used and had successful experience with that also does periodic check in and coaching throughout sophomore, Junior and senior years. My daughter is not self starter, so l’m hoping to find someone who can motivate and guide her. She does have a college counselor at school but she doesn’t feel like she is getting much help from the counselor. We are just trying to be more proactive and get on the right path.
Jul 10, 2024
Parent Replies
The best, most sought after college advisors generally start clients in sophomore year, so good for you for seeking one now! We just loved Melissa Masland in Lafayette. She came highly recommended from friends, and I am so grateful we found her. An absolute wealth of knowledge and savvy advice. Fabulous writing coach. Very strategic thinker. My son loved her and considers her an advocate and friend. He respects her, as do we. She helped all of us in a million ways. She’s a very experienced career professional. She does plenty of remote mtgs, but I have to say the in person meetings at her office were extremely focused and productive. Website: maslandeducationalconsulting.com.
I am delighted to share my experience with Audrey Lee, an engaged private college counselor in Montclair/Oakland who has been guiding students to success for over a decade. With extensive experience in both private institutions and UC/CSU applications, Audrey offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to college admissions. Her humor and ability to make the student feel confident in themselves is something that stands out to me as the parent.
From the outset, Audrey demonstrates an impressive ability to develop well-rounded student profiles. She skillfully assisted in selecting relevant curricular activities, encouraged cultural and language exchange programs, and secure meaningful summer internships. Her weekly meeting included executive function plan and setting manageable goals that took the stress out from the beginning. This multifaceted approach ensured trust to not only meet but exceed our expectations.
One of the standout qualities of Audrey is her dedication to support students with IEP plans. She worked closely to identify strengths and address challenges, ensuring that my child felt they can reach their full potential. Her advice in creating a college list is both strategic and realistic, offering guidance on finding schools that align with our goals and family’s budget.
Additionally, Audrey helped us in navigating the complexities of the scholarship, CSS and FAFSA processes. She also helped with selecting the first semester courses, sent reminders and kept in touch to ensure thing go smoothly with the transition from home into the college during the first year with no additional costs.
In summary, Audrey is a knowledgeable, dedicated, and empathetic college counselor who has been instrumental in the success of our applications. Her extensive experience, personalized approach, and commitment to student welfare make her an invaluable resource for anyone embarking on the college admissions journey. You can reach her at votear [at] gmail.com (votear[at]gmail[dot]com)
I highly recommend Michelle Myers for college advising. She has been an integral part of positioning our son to apply to the UCs and several other competitive universities. Meeting with Michelle, it has opened our eyes on how important to choose the right classes in high school to be able to earn the highest GPA, plus which community colleges classes to take and where, and having meaning ful summer enrichment programs, so my son has stories to share in his college essays. There truly is a way to approach high school, extra curriculars, testing, and what majors to click. I can’t imagine navigating this process without guidance. Michelle Myers with College Placement Advising in Walnut Creek email michellemyers [at] astound.net (michellemyers[at]astound[dot]net). Phone: 925-788-6953.