Fit Centric
College Counseling
Who I Am
I have more than two decades of experience inspiring people to find the right fit.
I spent 10 years at the helm of the college counseling program at The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW), one of the nation’s leading progressive independent secondary schools.
Prior to that, I was the Associate Director of Admission & Enrollment Management at the Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles.
And to start my career, I spent six years as an admission officer at Tufts.
I’ve physically visited well over 100 colleges in my life. I have been a member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling, the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools, and the Boston Independent Schools College Counselors Association. I have presented at national industry conferences, been quoted in Boston Magazine, and have sat on admission advisory boards at Ithaca and Mount Holyoke.
I am a proud and loyal graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. It was a very fabulous fit.
What Matters Most
Fit for the student is what matters most.
I downplay college rankings and lament America’s obsession with selectivity for its own sake.
I do not believe that the most selective college a student can get into is necessarily the right fit.
I do not overly rely on notions of prestige in this process.
I support stress reduction, mindfulness, self-care and a broad, balanced perspective.
I believe that helping you discover a great fit for yourself comes from getting to know you well - and my approach is rooted in relationships.
I shape college searches around students. I do not shape students around college searches.
I aim to connect authentically with all of the students and parents with whom I work, and I bring my vast experience, personality, wit and style to everything I do.
I always tell the truth, even if it is very hard to hear. I am a straight shooter, and I don't sugarcoat things. Sometimes it's the job of a good consultant to point at the elephant in the room - and I do so without hesitation when needed.
I talk openly about money and value, and I am happy to help families think about how this process intersects with their financial lives - both now and down the road.
The college experience can be profound, empowering, fun and fabulous - and I love spending my time helping young people get there.
The Work I Do
It’s All About the Relationship
Many families engage with me in a longitudinal, soup to nuts, start to finish relationship.
This is for students and parents who want an experienced and fun guide to help them navigate the whole process; I can help you understand the landscape, select and visit schools, diagnose fit, shape and craft essays, prepare for interviews, submit applications, and ultimately: select a fabulous place to call home.
Generally, it's best to begin this type of relationship in the fall or winter of junior year - or during the summer before it begins - and continue it until the student’s high school graduation.
However, I am very much open to relationships with students and families that are more flexible in scope, cadence or duration.
Other Helpful Details
I work with families all over the world on Zoom. I am happy to engage live and in-person at various points in the process if you reside within five miles of my home in Lexington, Massachusetts.
I bill hourly. This ensures that you get what you pay for, and don’t end up paying for more than you need.
I believe that junior year (or the summer before) is generally the right time to begin work with students - this allows them to focus on life and school and just being happy and young. I also believe this is best for their authentic and healthy development. However, I am happy to meet with the parents of sophomores (without their children!) to help with academic planning and to outline and answer questions about the upcoming college process. I am also happy to “pre-sign” sophomore families to ensure that they are able to work with me in the future.
Generally, I only work with students who attend public or parochial high schools.
I have significant and robust experience working with enrolled college students (and their parents) who may wish to explore transferring to another institution.
All. Great. Fits.
Since founding my practice in 2023, students with whom I have worked have matriculated at the following colleges and universities:
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Fairfield University
George Washington University
RIT
Syracuse University
Tufts University
Tulane University
University of Pittsburgh
University of Tennessee
University of Vermont
Vermont State University
Villanova University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wheaton College (MA)
William & Mary
This list is comprehensive. I am beyond proud of each and every one of my students.