Insider Know-How
Our team has been doing this for decades, and
they have an insider's understanding of how colleges make their decisions. That experience is
invaluable when it comes time to craft a
compelling application that can make your child stand out.
Perspective
There's too much emphasis on the 'best' school rather than the 'right' school. Our admissions consultants can increase your child's chances of acceptance at the most competitive schools, but they also know dozens of schools that your child might not have thought of - where he or she can learn, grow, and most importantly be happy and successful. Meet them >
Having a Third Party
If we had a nickel for every time a parent has said to us, "I told him the same thing, but he didn't listen to me." The stress of trying to get your child motivated and organized is real, and so is the effect of "working with an expert." Your child will be more open to suggestions from our consultant, and will be more inclined to follow through on key steps in the process.
About PrepNow Admissions Consulting
The goal of our admissions counseling is to help your child navigate the application process in a thoughtful and organized way. We offer comprehensive packages that cover all key stages of the process, as well
as
shorter packages that enable you to build a custom program. In either format, the areas in which we can provide your child support include:
- School Selection - Essay Strategy & Development
- Recommendations - Supplemental Material Development
- Planning Visits - Resume/CV Development
- Interview Preparation - Waitlist Guidance/Appeals
- Application Strategy - Common App Preparation
- Final Application Review
To guide your child through these key stages we have assembled a staff of admissions experts. The college counseling team includes former Deans and Directors of Admissions at schools like Cornell, the University of Virginia, and Occidental, and college counselors at elite boarding schools like Andover, Groton, Hotchkiss, and Deerfield. They know what works, and have helped thousands of students find success in an increasingly competitive admissions environment.
| Jose I. | Tier 1 |
“I absolutely thrive on working with students on their responses to essay prompts,” Jose I. says. “From brainstorming topics and editing, I find fulfillment in helping students bring out the best of themselves in the writing portion of college applications.” An admissions consultant with over twenty years of counseling experience, Jose loves helping students pursue their goals.
Education:
Bachelor's in Speech Communication, California State University Eastbay
Master's in
Counseling & Guidance / Educational Administration, California Lutheran University
Hobbies:
Piano, Speech & Debate, Tennis, Water Sports
| Karen A. | Tier 1 |
“My gift is finding and extracting every student's best qualities and helping to communicate them effectively to admissions committees,” Karen A. says. With twenty-five years of coaching experience, Karen loves helping families gain clarity on the admissions process so that they put their best foot forward.
Education:
Bachelor's in Writing, Film, Columbia University
Master's in
Organization And Leadership, Columbia University, Teachers College
Hobbies:
Travel, Driving And Exploring, Walking, Writing, And Spending Time With Family And Friends.
| Karen W. | Tier 4 |
"I love admissions counseling because I can utilize all of my knowledge and skills to help students navigate an often stressful and overwhelming process and successfully transition into college students," says admissions counselor Karen W. An experienced and dedicated college counselor and the author of CliffsNotes Roadmap to College: Navigating Your Way to College Admission Success, Karen's goal is to facilitate the often stressful and confusing college admissions process.
Education:
Bachelor's in Psychology, Binghamton University
Master's in
Industrial Organizational Psychology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institue
Hobbies:
Travel, Reading, Family
| Lee Y. | Tier 6 |
An admissions counselor with over thirty years of experience in secondary school admissions, Lee Y. is thrilled to utilize her knowledge to help students through the entire application process. “I understand what schools seek in an applicant and how to put one's best self forward in the application process,” Lee says.
Education:
Bachelor's in Psychology & Sociology, Hamilton College
Hobbies:
Running, Traveling, Cooking, Volunteering
