General College Counseling

Q: What is college counseling, and how can it help my student?
A: College counseling provides personalized guidance through the college admissions process. I help students create balanced college lists, manage deadlines, review applications, edit essays, and navigate scholarships, financial aid, and decision-making.

Q: When should my student start college counseling?
A: Ideally, students begin in 9th or 10th grade to build strong academic and extracurricular foundations. However, I work with students at any stage—even seniors—who want support with applications and decision-making.

Q: Do you work with students who aren’t athletes?
A: Yes. While I specialize in supporting student-athletes, I also work with many traditional students who want guidance with course planning, application strategy, essays, and finding their best-fit colleges.

Q: How involved are parents in the counseling process?
A: My focus is primarily on the student (about 90% of communication). I keep parents updated on progress, major deadlines, and decisions, but I encourage students to take ownership of the process.

Q: Can you guarantee admission into a specific college?
A: No counselor can guarantee admission. What I do guarantee is expert guidance, personalized support, and strategies that maximize your student’s opportunities.

Athletic Recruitment

Q: What is the difference between club sports, intramurals, and NCAA athletics in college?
A: Intramurals are recreational, club sports are student-run and competitive but not NCAA-regulated, and NCAA athletics (Division I, II, III) are governed by recruiting rules, eligibility requirements, and formal scholarships. I help families understand these pathways.

Q: How does the athletic recruitment process work?
A: Recruitment usually starts with building a strong athletic résumé and highlight video, contacting coaches, and registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center. From there, communication with coaches, unofficial visits, and official visits may follow before offers or roster spots are finalized.

Q: When should a student-athlete begin the recruitment process?
A: Most athletes should begin outreach to coaches in 9th or 10th grade, with communication increasing in 11th grade. The exact timing depends on the sport, division, and the student’s athletic development.

Q: Do you help student-athletes contact college coaches?
A: Yes. I guide students through drafting professional emails, building recruitment profiles, and communicating effectively with coaches. I also help families understand NCAA rules regarding contact periods.

Q: What if my student isn’t sure they want to play sports in college?
A: Many students explore both options. I support students in applying to colleges with and without athletics in mind, so they maintain flexibility as their goals evolve.