A SANE APPROACH
TO CHOOSING A COLLEGE
College is a time of intellectual and personal development and lasting memories. The application process is often a nightmare — but it doesn’t have to be!
No one can control the outcome. It’s unpredictable. Colleges have institutional goals to fulfill and only so many spots. A stellar application can be denied. However, there are tips and information that will help you create your best application and set you apart from the pack.
Statistics show that the college name does not determine your future. Only you can do that, and you can do it anywhere.
I explain the process, propose a calm way to go about it, suggest colleges that are a good fit, and guide you through the many steps of applying to help avoid common pitfalls. The need for a consultant is partly due to the fact that high school counselors have hundreds of students to advise. I provide individualized, consistent, and frequent assistance to make the process efficient and smooth. I offer an early bird planning package, a comprehensive package, and an hourly rate. You could potentially do this on your own with a significant investment of time, but at the upfront cost of approximately one to four percent of the total bill for a college education, why risk it?
My special skill — assisting you in writing a compelling and authentic essay — has been honed during decades as a professional journalist and college writing instructor. My son’s college essay appears in the book 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays. Our writing sessions will also help prepare you to earn higher grades in your college courses.
There are no guarantees in life, but choosing well now is an investment in your education, personal growth, and future wonderful memories.
Make your best choice. Four years is a long time to be unhappy.
PROVEN
SUCCESS
One essay was chosen to appear in the current edition of 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays.​
A partial list of college acceptances:
TESTIMONIALS
Mrs. Parker blew my expectations away during the college essay writing process. My essays typically started out way too lengthy, however, Mrs. Parker helped me consolidate my ideas and create cohesive essays. The new techniques and skills I obtained helped me create a new depth to my essays, allowing me to answer my prompts effectively. I’m glad to say I came out of this process as a much better writer.
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AANJAY
I was extremely pleased with how Sandra’s knowledge and expertise empowered my child to become a confident writer. The skills that my child learned from Sandra continued to help her at the college level. I highly recommend Sandra.
VERA
Mrs. Parker was instrumental in helping me to develop my essays for a competitive dual degree program. Throughout the process, she was patient, supportive, and offered constructive ideas to improve my writing. I would highly recommend Mrs. Parker.
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CATHERINE
Sandra did a remarkable job of allowing my children space to develop ideas and structure for their college essays, while supporting them in editing and adding depth and style. The finished products were polished, authentic and truly their own work. Both children emerged from the experience of writing their college essays with confidence and feeling positive about the experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Sandra!
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KIM
I have hired Sandra for all three of my children's college essays and also for regular writing tutoring. Her nuanced ability to coax the best from my children is unparalleled. I have also used her for my business and volunteer work. She can do it all!
NATASHA
Sandra Parker
Let me help you reduce stress by guiding you through the college application process.
I have been teaching college writing for decades and am trained to coax an authentic essay from your student. I currently teach at Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate New York.
Contact me at lemonrockcollegeconsulting@gmail.com
or call/text me at 585-474-7800.
