High School Applicants
Applying to a four-year college or university? You’re in the right spot.
Guidance That Fits the Student, Not Just the Application
My approach is deeply personal. I take the time to get to know each student and their family, learning not only about grades and test scores but also about goals, personality, and the kind of environment where the student will thrive.
This helps me prioritize finding schools that are truly the best fit - academically, socially, and financially - rather than simply chasing rankings or prestige. My process removes uncertainty, builds confidence, and gives families a clear plan forward.
The Process for High School Applicants
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Because every student’s path to college is different, I tailor my guidance to the year and stage the student is in. Early on, the focus might be on exploring interests, building strong academic habits, and identifying extracurricular activities that genuinely matter.
As students get closer to applying, we shift toward refining school lists, preparing essays, and managing deadlines. For students who join me later in high school, I adapt the process so we still cover the most important elements from earlier years, making sure nothing essential is missed.
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Freshmen Year
We’ll start with interest exploration, academic planning, and extracurricular guidance, plus an early standardized testing strategy. This foundation helps you make strong choices that open doors later.
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Sophomore Year
We’ll focus on understanding the college landscape, exploring potential majors, and refining extracurricular involvement so you are building a profile that aligns with your future goals.
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Junior Year
This is the year for in-depth college research, creating a personalized school list, preparing for standardized tests, and starting your personal statement and essay planning.
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Senior Year
We’ll work on completing applications, writing and refining your personal statement, reviewing every detail of each application, and providing post-application support until decisions arrive.
Available Programs
Hourly Counseling
For those seeking help on specific parts of the admissions process. Sessions are fully customized to the student’s needs and can cover anything from essay feedback to application strategy. Time is logged in 10-minute increments for work completed in and outside of meetings.
Hours are available for purchase in increments of 1, 5, and 10.
Price: $300 per hour
Complete Admissions Program (CAP 8) or (CAP 12)
For those looking to get started in a student’s junior or senior year. Includes 8 or 12 completed North American college applications from start to finish, which includes (but is not limited to) the personal statement essay, activity sheet, resume, and all application supplement essays.
Price: $10,000 and $12,500 respectively
Foundations Package
For those looking to get started during a student’s freshman or sophomore year. Includes strategic course planning, writing practice, testing timelines, and in-depth discovery of student strengths, interests, and goals.
Enjoy “reserve pricing” which locks in package pricing at the time of commitment AND a guaranteed spot on Nicole’s roster.
Price: $3,000 per year
Essay Packages
Looking for stand-alone essay support? From the Personal Statement to the UC PIQs, brainstorming to last-round edits, we’ve got you covered.
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Includes a 1-hour brainstorming session to assist students in finding their best stories to produce the strongest, most genuine personal statement. Two rounds of feedback via Google Docs to continue to refine the essay and a final proof via Google Docs to ensure all the writing is error-free.
After completion of initial service, additional fee for every additional 1000 words of brainstorming and editing.
Price: $700
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Includes a 1-hour brainstorming session to assist students in finding their best stories to produce the strongest, most genuine UC Personal Insight Question (PIQ) essays. Two rounds of feedback via Google Docs to continue to refine the essay and a final proof via Google Docs to ensure all the writing is error-free.
After completion of initial service, additional fee for every additional 1000 words of brainstorming and editing.
Price: $1,200
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Includes a 1.5-hour brainstorming session or two 45-minute brainstorming sessions to assist students in finding their best stories to produce the strongest, most genuine personal statement as well as UC Personal Insight Question (PIQ) essays.
Two rounds of feedback via Google Docs to continue to refine the essay/PIQs and a final proof via Google Docs to ensure all the writing is error-free.
After completion of initial service, additional fee for every additional 1000 words of brainstorming and editing.
Price: $1,800
Program Add Ons
Applying to specialized programs or need help with unique applications? Check out our available program add ons for support with those too.
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Students applying for talent-based majors in the arts can expect a more intensive application process with additional essays, deadlines, interview requirements etc.
This program add-on includes support for those additional application pieces including portfolio timeline management, program requirements research, and all additional essay brainstorming/editing.
This add-on does not include portfolio review.
Price: $2,000
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These programs can be incredibly intensive with very specific requirements, essays, deadlines, and interview processes.
With this program add-on, I will sort through those requirements, manage the application timeline in tandem with the rest of the college list, and brainstorm/review all BS/MD-specific essay work.
Price: $4,500
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Many colleges require a separate application for students applying to honors colleges and specialized scholarship funds.
With this program add-on, I will manage those deadlines and support all essay work for those applications.
Price: Based on the number and complexity of those applications.
Not sure?
Let’s chat about what’s best for your family.
High School College Counseling FAQ
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Honestly, as soon as the college questions start popping up.
Whether you’re a sophomore with early questions or a senior with quickly approaching deadlines, I help you create a plan that matches your timeline. There’s no “too early,” just different strategies for different students at different times.
If you’re considering it, reach out now because the more time we have, the more we can set you up for success!
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Nope! I help you tailor your college list to make sure you’re picking the best school for you (with parental approval, of course!).
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While I have a student-first approach, you (parental figure) are one of the most important pieces of this puzzle!
I keep parents in the loop with all major updates, decisions, and conversations so you feel supported as well (without a million group text notifications each day).
Ready to Find Your Best-Fit School?
Let’s create a plan that’s tailored to you.