Services
Each Consultation is tailored to the needs of the parent and student. Below are some of the services I provide
Head Start
Private UC Consultation for 7th through 10th graders and their parents.
The best way to achieve success is by starting early. My goal is to provide families with critical information which will allow your student be more competitive and prepared when it is time to apply to college.
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Explanation of the components the UC schools use to analyze applications
Overview of the four college applications and the main differences
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Tentative plan of courses for remaining years of high school based on your student’s strengths and interests
Discussion of student’s extracurricular activities, community service and awards. Recommendations on how to strengthen this section
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Discussion on the SAT and ACT and guidance on which (if any) test your student should take
Discussion of student’s summer plans and recommendations on how to make the most of summer
App Blast
Private Consultation for second semester 11th graders and rising 12th graders.
Step by step guidance on the different components of the UC application. Insight on what students can do to present themselves in the best possible manner on the UC Application.
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Detailed explanation of each section of the UC Activities and Awards list. Suggestions on how to decide which activities should go in each section and a step by step explanation on how to present your activities and awards in the best possible manner.
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Explanation of the admission statistics at each UC campus your student is interested in.
ie: If applying to UCSD, discussion on the different colleges
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Discussion on how to differentiate the personal insight questions and suggestions on how to stand out to an admission’s reader
Expanding Horizons
Private consultation for second semester 11th graders and rising 12th graders.
Guidance on the different college applications; UC, CSU, and Common. Your student will leave with a better idea of what they can do to showcase their achievements and accomplishments across all college applications.
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Explanation on the differences between all the college applications and step by step guidance on how to fill in and stand out in each section
How to avoid common mistakes and missed opportunities
Discussion of the difference with the essays on the college applications
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Discussion on the number of colleges to apply to and things to consider
Tools on researching which colleges would be a safety, target and reach school
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Guidance on teacher recommendations including what information to provide to your teachers before they fill out your letter of recommendation
Follow Through
Private Consultation for second semester 12th graders who have already applied to the UC schools.
Guidance with the post-application process.
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Assistance with the supplemental review questionnaire or an additional essay for the supplemental review. Guidance on writing a strong and compelling statement
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Guidance on what to highlight in the waitlist essay specific to the student to present a strong and impactful essay
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Discussion on what to highlight to present a compelling case for the UC school to reconsider the student’s application
“The college admission process at first seems as though it’s very daunting one. It’s intensive, a time commitment and uncertain. However, I felt that Maya did an amazing job relieving my own fears with the process and allowing me to succeed. Starting my junior year, she showed me what colleges are looking for and what activities I can do to better enhance my applications. During the process, she helped me craft an application that best showed my strengths and accomplishments throughout my high school career. I truly think I would not have been able to get into UCLA without the help of Maya.”
Teddy, UCLA class of 2027
“I started my college application process fearful that I lacked extracurriculars and with four rough drafts for my PIQs. Maya helped draw out more activities that I had never considered and In my first meeting with Maya, I had learned to completely shift the nature of my essays and to best market myself to UC’s. Maya’s extensive knowledge of the UC application process helped me understand what experiences I wanted to portray in my essays and activities. She helped me sort and understand what the most important of my extracurriculars were, and how to write them in a way that most effectively portrayed my involvement and growth. Throughout the whole process, Maya remained available for any questions I had. I can honestly say my success is thanks to Maya and her expert knowledge of the UC application.”
Blake, UC Berkeley Class of 2027