Services

As a college admissions counselor, my ultimate goal is to motivate you with the knowledge needed to navigate college admissions. This is not an easy experience, but my job is to support your family without it not being difficult.

Here’s what will happen during our session: 

  • We’ll discuss your child’s unique strengths and interests so that you can confidently enter the college application process. 
  • You’ll gain insight on making a college education affordable for your family through realistic budgeting and financial planning. 
  • Understand how your college-bound student can become eligible for financial aid and scholarships.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: I can get free information from schools, community organizations and the internet. However, I can provide individualized guidance that is the right fit for the college-bound teen in your life. 

By the end of your session, the stress and anxiety often associated with thinking about the college admissions process will be demystified as I’ll answer your questions and provide reassuring insight. 

Here’s a checklist

Applying to Competitive Schools and Colleges Is More than Submitting Applications 

You’re ready to help your child make one of the most important decisions in their lives. But, there’s lots of steps to take. There’s the standardized tests and assessments. Personal statements. Financial Aid. Applying. Recommendations. And let’s not forget: Supporting your child in choosing a school that fits their needs and is affordable to your family. 

Applying to schools can be an overwhelming process. But it does not need to be. You need to know that you are able to make an informed decision that won’t break the bank, and will provide your son or daughter with the greatest experience possible. 

If you are ready for your child to stand out from the admissions pack, let’s prepare them to share how they can positively contribute to an academic environment.  

Individual or Group Coaching Sessions

Together, we’ll come up with a customized plan that will help your family remember important requirements and deadlines as well as:

Encourage your child to believe in their personal success and what to leverage during the application process.

Offer opportunities for your child to feel confident in their personal successes and shine through individual and direct feedback.

Organize timelines that eliminate the chaos associated with the application process.

Conquering the admissions process takes understanding. Once you know what you need to share, you’re a step away from finding personal success.

Cost for services is based on an individual basis. Please ask about price flexibility as my services are accessible for everyone. Let us at least provide you a complimentary 20 minute consultation.


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I’m Erica

Founder of RISE ABOVE YOURSELF Admissions Expert with over 15+ years in getting students the competitive offers they deserve.

Bay Area native with professional admissions placement of over 300 K-12 schools and colleges across the country and over $2 million in financial aid.

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Client Reviews

“Thank you so much for being such an incredible and supportive recommender and mentor especially as I’ve navigated the college process this past year. It was due to your energy and expression that I am now have extraordinary options.”
Graduating senior accepted into Stanford, Columbia University, UC Berkeley Regents Scholar, Cornell University and other liberal arts colleges

“Thank you so much for your guidance. We received great news that our son was accepted into Choate with a good financial aid package.” Parent of rising 9th grade student accepted into Choate Rosemary Hall for fall of 2021