I offer planning sessions for students in grades 8-11 to help keep them on track for college success. I consult with students on academics, extracurricular activities, summer programs, and internships with the goal of helping students further pursue their interests and develop their passions. I guide younger students through exploration to save time later in high school; we can then determine the best extracurricular activities, competitions, programs, and other opportunities that align with their interests as they enter 9th grade.
I help older students optimize their course loads and activities as their time becomes more limited. We ensure they have access to the best clubs, award opportunities, and internships possible within the available time.
I am fully committed to providing meaningful support at key stages in each student’s educational journey.
Large college consulting companies charge up to $10,000 a year for template-based advising, and they refer you to additional (expensive) platforms for support on research publications and passion projects.
My goal is to provide my students with a significantly higher return on their investment than these companies. All of my packages offer passion project and research guidance, weekly email check-ins, and highly personalized advising, with video meetings throughout the year to touch base and ensure each student stays on track for success.
You can choose from three advising packages and pricing options to match your family’s needs. I offer discounts for referrals, siblings, and long-term program commitments.
| Foundation | Comprehensive | Premium | |
| 1:1 Personalized Support | Included | Included | Included |
| Meeting Frequency | 6 meetings per year | 8 meetings per year | 12 meetings per year |
| Portfolio Project Support | -1 passion project intensive or research intensive (over the duration of the package) | -1 passion project intensive -1 research intensive (over the duration of the package) | -1 passion project intensive -1 research intensive -1 portfolio website (over the duration of the package) |
| Summer Program Application Support, 8-11th grades | Up to 2 programs per summer | Up to 4 programs per summer | Up to 6 programs per summer |
| Total Price Per Year | $2500 | $5500 | $8500 |
What I Help Students Develop
Academic Direction
We look beyond individual courses and grades to consider the larger arc of a student’s education.
Together, we consider:
- Course selection and academic planning
- Intellectual interests and areas of exploration
- Academic strengths and areas for development
- Summer planning
- Independent learning
- Opportunities for deeper study
The objective is a coherent academic trajectory rather than an accumulation of disconnected accomplishments.
Research & Independent Projects
Students often have interests that extend beyond what their formal curriculum can accommodate. Pembroke helps them turn those interests into substantive projects.
I mentor students through:
- Research question development
- Independent research
- Passion projects
- Academic writing
- Source evaluation and information literacy
- Project planning and execution
- Presenting or publishing work where appropriate
Projects are designed around genuine intellectual interests, not manufactured simply to strengthen an application.
College Preparation
As students approach the college process, we connect their academic development and experiences to a thoughtful application strategy.
This includes:
- College research and list development
- Application strategy
- Academic and extracurricular positioning
- Narrative development
- Personal statement development
- Supplemental essays
- Activity descriptions
- Application planning and organization
The emphasis is on helping students understand and communicate who they are as learners and people, rather than fitting themselves into an admissions formula.
