Heyer Education: Help from an Ivy Grad & Ivy Mom

Introduction: I am an education professional with 14 years of experience as a gifted specialist focused on college advising and teaching AP US History. I use a highly personalized, holistic yet data driven approach to help students worldwide gain admission to their best fit college, a place where they will be happy and successful. I provide educational planning, ACT/ SAT and AP tutoring, and college advising for families nationwide. Students I worked with have been accepted to most selective schools including Stanford, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Rice, Notre Dame, Tufts, Williams, Vanderbilt, Barnard, Smith, Wellesley, the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, I have extensive experience with public university honors colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, NCAA recruiting, ROTC auditions and portfolio reviews. I work closely with families to find the best fit – academically for the student and financially for the entire family. My college advising services are tailored to each family’s needs and include the following: Developing college lists and planning visits Defining the student’s interests, talents and treasures, Academic Planning, including AP and Dual Enrollment strategies Authentic, meaningful extra-curricular and summer planning ACT & SAT tutoring Application preparation Essay and supplement writing Portfolio review and audition preparation Interview practice NCAA recruiting, including Clearinghouse compliance Planning for academic and testing accommodations as necessary Financial planning including merit and need based aid Final decision making and transitioning to college For freshmen and sophomores, I also focus on the following: Academic Planning, including AP and Dual Enrollment strategies Authentic, meaningful extra-curricular and summer planning