How can we help you on your journey to a top college?
For College Seniors
We provide guidance at every step of your application process.
strategy planning based on your specific academic and personal profile
customizing your college list
shaping your story as a desirable student to a top college
developing the theme of your application
brainstorming ideas, reviewing and editing your essays
developing, reviewing and editing the activities section
creating a recommendation letter package
interview coaching
preparation of waitlist letters
Includes the Common Application, Coalition Application and UC Applications.
For 9th to 11th Graders
We mentor you to stand out in your college applications to the Ivy League and elite colleges:
developing the right mindset to pursue your goals with confidence
discovering and developing your passion and gifts and expressing them through your extracurricular activities
developing your personal theme based on your personality, values, characteristics and qualities
expand and enrich your academic and intellectual interests, including through research assistant positions, internships and other activities
plan your academic courses to maximize rigor and elevate your grades.
Get that big head start on your journey to a top college.
Essay Specialists
Our experienced essay specialists can help you through the entire ideation, drafting, review and refine stages of completing your college application essay.
Our essay specialists can also help if you just need an experienced reader to help you reviewing and edit your draft essay .
Fencing Athlete Recruitment
Our fencing athlete recruitment advisory service is highly personalized and customized to a fencer’s athletic and academic profile.
Every elite college in NCAA Division 1 has a distinct recruiting profile. Understanding these profiles will enhance a fencer’s chances of recruitment to one of these elite colleges, whether or not they rank in the top 30 of the National Points List.
For fencers with outstanding academics, several elite colleges in NCAA Division 3 are viable options for athlete recruitment.
The fencing athlete recruitment advisory service is for 9th, 10th and 11th graders only.
Online Guides
Our online guides on are designed for students who desire a cost effective solution or who may prefer to learn what to do about college applications at their own pace. Our upcoming online courses include:
Parents’ Guide to Elite University Recruitment for Fencers (released on December 29, 2022)
Teenagers’ Guide to Creating Awesome Essays to Get You Admitted to Your Dream UC (scheduled for release April 2023)
Secrets to Creating an Amazing Essay that Gets You Into Your Dream Ivy League College (Summer 2023)
Creating a College List that Matches Who You Are (Summer 2023)
Teenagers' Guide to Passion Activities that Get You Into an Ivy League College (Fall 2023)
Hourly Consultation
Have a pressing concern you need answered, but are not ready for a package?
Schedule an hour consultation with Donna and get her focused attention to get your question answered.
$320 an hour