Assumptions about college admissions leave students with fewer options. I help families plan and prepare.
Let's TAKE THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS.
Helping students and families approach college admissions with calm, clarity, & confidence
My mission
Relying on advice that is outdated or stripped of the context that makes it true can be costly in today's college admissions landscape. I help families plan for the best and consider what if scenarios to maximize options.
I'M LISA— A NAVAL ACADEMY GRAD AND MILITARY SPOUSE WHO BELIEVES in PREPARATION AND INFORMATION.
Each college in the US uses different admissions criteria to admit students according to their own institutional priorities. They aren't going to tell you not to apply, even if admission is highly unlikely. And they certainly won't tell you that other colleges also have high quality programs you should check out.
School counselors are hard working and dedicated professionals -- who juggle big caseloads and widespread responsibilities. They may not have time to give each student individual attention.
Other parents might offer advice, but they might not understand the context around the admissions results their family experienced.
I work for individual families and get to know their student and their family. In our time together, I'll suggest options you might not have thought of. I'll bring both encouragement and realism.
I'm an Independent Educational Consultant, and I'm on your side
I know college admissions feels overwhelming
Focused on fit, not rankings. I stay current with trends and best practices through conferences, roundtable discussions, and college visits.
Associate Member of IECA
Member of PCACAC
independent educational consultant
PCS, DODEA, JBPHH, & CH 33
You won’t have to explain multiple high schools or changing activities. The experiences and challenges of military life build character and resilience.
military spouse
Naval Academy grad, Surface Warfare Officer, and former USNA Blue and Gold Officer.
Research, preparation & planning lay a better foundation than just hoping for success.
navy veteran
My Background
"I partnered with Lisa thinking that she'd be able to hold my hand through the application process and keep me on track, but she actually offered way more than that. Her experience was invaluable."
– Vicki B.
"Helped me get organized, to know the steps I needed to take and in what order"
"She is gentle, but firm and consistent as she helps your child discover what they really want out of their undergraduate experience - and then, how to get that. I cannot sing her praises high enough!"
— Maureen S.
"She knows all the intricacies of the process"
"You helped us to understand what was realistically in the realm of the possible and how to develop a process to attack the admissions process."
— Brian H.
'The college application process is not like the college application process when I went thru it.'
"After she reflected and came back with recommendations, including many we NEVER would have thought of, I finally felt we had a list of true choices."
– Jennifer E.
"She is an excellent listener, picking up on nuances of what you are saying, or not saying."