Hi! I'm Sami. Thanks for visiting my profile.
I am a college counselor who builds confidence and self-awareness in high school juniors and seniors, and college transfers.
With over 15 years of experience of guiding high school students through the college application process, I am here to help your student learn who they are, build a college list that best fits their needs, and write compelling college essays that show off the student’s best selves.
My background is in sales, marketing and recruiting, so focusing on knowing one’s self, and writing persuasive and authentic essays is core to my services.
I couple my 1:1 services with an expansive library of resources for my students. These guides complement each step of the college application process.
My services include:
• Building confidence around career goals and college major selection
• Creating a college list that meets academic, social and financial needs
• Obtaining a valuable summer internship or academic opportunity
• Writing thoughtful essays that reflect the student’s best selves
• Developing resumes and activity sections that showcase skills, interest and impact
• Preparing students for their college interviews
• Making the final college selection
Who do I like to work with?
Students who are enthusiastic about applying to and going to college (inclusive of all GPA, test score and financial/merit aid needs).
I also love working with neurodivergent and autistic students.
What makes me stand out?
• I truly take the time to get to know each of my students and give my full heart to the process with them.
• College is expensive! I believe students should have a sense of direction, so when they arrive on campus, they can best take advantage of their four years. I help build this sense of direction in the students I work with.
Qualifications:
• My past students have been accepted into an incredible range private and public universities in the United States, including some of our most selective US institutions.
• I hold a B.S. in Communication from Cornell University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. I also hold a Certificate in College Counseling (with distinction) from UCLA.
• My former professional background is in sales, marketing and recruiting in the healthcare, financial services, technology, gaming and hospitality industries.
I truly LOVE what I do. Working with students brings me so much joy.
I promise, I won't let you down. I look forward to working with you.
