There’s a way to help your student stand out in college admissions without burning them out.Â
Instead of adding to the overwhelm of the process, let’s give your student the support they need to build a strong application and actually feel good along the way.
College apps do not have to be this stressful.
Applying to colleges shouldn’t mean your teen has to sacrifice who they are and what they love just to stand out to admissions. Despite what you may hear online these days, students can still get into a great school without being a violin prodigy or inventing a life-saving medical device.
Building a strong application isn’t about packing more activities and achievements into it. It’s about clearly highlighting your teen’s strengths, interests, and growth, so their application actually reflects who they are and what they’d bring to a program or university.
Most of the advice you’ll find out there focuses on checking boxes, following trends, or the “secret hack” everyone is using, which will only leave you and your teen feeling more stressed and unsure. Instead, we focus on what actually matters: solid academics, meaningful activities, and essays that showcase their unique story.
That’s where Pep + Prep College Consulting comes in. With a step-by-step plan, personalized guidance, and support, your teen can move through this process with confidence (and still have a little fun along the way).
Hi, I'm Katie!
I’m here to help students stay on track during the college application process so families can actually enjoy this time together.
I’ve worked on both sides of the college admissions process—as a high school counselor and an admissions reader—so I know what colleges are looking for and what students really need in high school to get there.Â
And every year, I see the same things happen to families. They’re pulled in a hundred different directions trying to “get it right,” overloaded with noise and opinions, and all of it turns what should be an exciting time into something overwhelming. Â
Trust me when I say, that’s not how this has to go.
My role is to take the mental load off your family and refocus you on what really matters. Instead of overloading your teen’s schedule or guessing your way through this process, I’ll help them make intentional choices about extracurricular activities & majors, write essays that speak to what makes them unique, and gain some independence along the way. That way, they can still enjoy their high school experience (and this milestone as a whole) while they build a strong college application.
