Here is How I Can Help:

College Planning

I accept a limited number of students each year to ensure highly customized service for each family.  I can provide services during any stage of the college search and application process; however, for best results, I recommend starting at the end of sophomore year or beginning of junior year.

• Interest and personality assessments

• Developing a personalized college list

• Course and extracurricular planning

• SAT and ACT test planning

• High school activities and sports resumes

• Conducting a thoughtful college search

• Common sense financial aid/scholarship advice

• Guidance through the application process

• Essay idea development and editing

• Essay and application review

• Help with managing deadlines and submission of applications

• College interviews and visits

• Making your decision
  
  

Career Advising

I help recent high school and college graduates connect with their passion, discover possibilities and reach for their goals.

• Career assessments and advising

• YouScience interest and aptitude assessment

• Creating a resume and cover letter

• Job search strategies
  
  
  

Recommended Test Prep & Academic Support Partners

I’m happy to recommend trusted test prep and academic support partners who provide personalized instruction to help students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and reach their goals.

SAT/ACT & AP Test Prep

Preparing for the SAT, ACT, or AP exams can feel overwhelming, but having the right support and strategy can make a all the difference. I work with a trusted test prep provider, Launch, that offers personalized virtual instruction tailored to each student’s needs and goals.

Services include:

• Personalized one-on-one tutoring (50-minute sessions)

• Diagnostic exams and customized study plans

• Adaptive practice software with thousands of questions

• Accountability coaching from a Student Success Manager

• Proven results: average 200-point SAT score increase and 5 point ACT score increase

In addition to test preparation, Launch also provides personalized, virtual, one-on-one academic tutoring in a wide range of high school subjects, providing targeted support to strengthen skills and build confidence.

If you are interested in test prep or academic subject tutoring, please contact me directly so I can help determine the best fit and provide next steps. Schedule an appointment here.

Academic support and UC-approved academic classes

Main Street Scholars in Half Moon Bay CA offers in-person academic coaching and UC-approved academic classes for students who prefer face-to-face support or want to supplement their high school coursework.