Rose College Prep: College Admissions Consulting
Rose College Prep: College Admissions Consulting

Rose College Prep: College Admissions Consulting

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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 14 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) 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.
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Susanne p.
1 month ago
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Sami engaged my son in research for future majors, careers, and colleges. If he thought he knew what he wanted to major in in college before his work with her, he definitely knew what he wanted afterwards. Same with the college search. Sami listened to what our family's goals and limitations were, framed the sessions around that, kept my child on track with meetings, and was always responsive when we had questions. I will definitely work with Sami in future! I believe Sami really cares about my child's progress and wants him, and others, to succeed. That's the kind of professional and caring guidance that I want for my son. Thanks, Sami!

Details: Selecting colleges • Completing applications • High school Junior • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet)

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WILLIAM D.
May 5, 2024
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Sami was terrific! She really helped our son organize his efforts, create clear goals, and keep him on track through what must be one of the most challenging times for any aspiring college candidate. I can confidently say that our son's success, in meeting his goals for getting into the college(s) of his choice, is due in large part to Sami's stewardship over this endeavor. I highly recommend Sami's services...

Details: Writing essays • Completing applications • High school Senior • Once a week • Remotely (phone or internet)

Rose College Prep: College Admissions Consulting's reply
Thanks William for the great review! It was wonderful working with your son, and helping him over the last 7 months :-)
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Jay E.
Jan 25, 2024
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As a parent, I was looking for someone to help my daughter navigate the college application process. We wanted someone that could not only guide her in her essay and application process but also provide insight into different schools, scholarships, and more. We were completely blown away by Sami's support, guidance and counseling provided to our daughter. She made herself available at numerous points during the week, helped our daughter identify schools that interested her and provided insightful support my wife and I could not have done. Sami is professional, intelligent and is fully capable of helping students and families navigate college applications. I would recommend her to anyone looking for this type of support. Note: our daughter was accepted to her reach-school. We believe Sami is a critical reason this happened.

Details: Writing essays • Selecting colleges • Completing applications • High school Senior • Cadence recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Rose College Prep: College Admissions Consulting's reply
Thank you Jay for your wonderful review. I am thrilled for your daughter and know she is going to do amazing things for society one day. I feel honored to have played a role during this moment in her life.
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Amal E.
Jan 15, 2024
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Sami has been very efficient throughout this entire process which has made applying to colleges absolutely stress-free. She encouraged deadlines, to make sure my daughter, Zeina, is on track with her appliacation. Sami insisting on and held weekly zoom meeting to go over the progress and to set AI’s for the upcoming week. When we first hired Sami, Zeina was not sure about which degree to pursue. Sami spent enough time with Zeina, without rushing us, to brainstorm and research majors and schools until finding the best programs for what Zeina wanted to pursue. Overall, working with Sami has taken a load off my shoulders as a parent, knowing that Sami and my daughter were always on top of things. I strongly recommend Sami!!! Sami, once again, thank you so much for all the hard work and the support you provided us and our daughter.

Details: Writing essays • Selecting colleges • High school Senior • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Rose College Prep: College Admissions Consulting's reply
Many thanks for the kind review! It has been a pleasure working with Zeina, and helping her through her college application process :-)
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Quinn M.
Jan 7, 2024
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I feel very blessed that Sami Greenberg is my daughter’s Admissions Counselor. She was supportive, encouraging, and honest. Her guidance and support helped us through the stressful and uncertain college application process. She made the experience very positive for our family. Her intuition, professionalism, calm demeanor, and truthfulness turned everything around. She was responsive and caring. I could see that confidence started to build in my daughter. From helping her with essays, assisting her with getting a summer internship opportunity, to helping her to shortlist her top 10 universities, she guided her on every aspect of the college application process with care and dedication. It was a stressful few of months of concern, doubt, and hope, and I, from the bottom of my heart, thank her for her help, guidance, and patience. Sami, your guidance, insight, knowledge, and support were invaluable in this process! My daughter would not be on this path without you, and we are very fortunate to have had you.

Details: Writing essays • Selecting colleges • Completing applications • High school Junior • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet)

Rose College Prep: College Admissions Consulting's reply
Many thanks for your kind review Quinn! So very thoughtful and appreciated. It has been a pleasure to work with and learn from your daughter this past year.
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