What I Provide
With over 2,000 colleges and universities in the US, you have a lot of choices. I give you the tools and strategies to help you:
Construct an education plan that creates opportunities and maximizes choices
Pursue extracurricular activities that you love, and that promote engagement and leadership
Navigate the college search and application process to find the "right-fit" colleges for you
Communicate your strengths to highlight your best self and illustrate why you merit strong consideration
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
SAT/ACT Preparation and Academic Tutoring -
I recommend:
Main Street Scholars in Half Moon Bay CA offers academic coaching and UC-approved academic classes.
AJ Tutoring on the San Francisco Peninsula and other locations in the Bay Area; offers in person SAT and ACT diagnostic testing, test prep, academic tutoring and UC-approved 1:1 academic classes. Contact Merylynn Valencia.
National SAT and ACT test prep organizations (virtual):
Compass Education Group: free SAT and ACT diagnostic testing & follow-up for my current clients, offers group and 1:1 tutoring. Contact Alicia Hovey.
Magoosh: free on-demand SAT and ACT prep for my current clients (contact me for more info)
“With a calm, supportive, and firm approach, Liz focused on the areas that needed the most attention, set clear monthly deadlines to maintain steady progress, and brought the expertise and structure that made the college process far less overwhelming for both student and parent.”
— Jenny S, parent of students at UC Berkeley and Loyola Marymount University