Heather took the time to meet each of my boys where they were. She asked questions and took a genuine interest. She learned what they are passionate about and what makes them unique. And once she built this trust, she helped them craft a compelling narrative to share their unique stories. I could not recommend Heather highly enough for families going through the stressful college application process.

-- Dan, Piedmont CA

I can’t say enough about my daughter’s experience with Heather. The beginning of senior year is an incredibly busy and stressful time, especially while balancing a fall sport, and Heather was wonderfully accommodating. She was proactive in scheduling sessions, which really helped my daughter manage everything on her plate.

Heather took the time to truly get to know my daughter, guiding her to explore essay ideas that were personal, authentic, and highlighted her unique strengths and experiences. Even more importantly, Heather gave her the confidence not only to write about what she was passionate about but also to apply to schools she might not have otherwise considered. She evaluated my daughter’s application strengths and challenged her to think deeply about why she was drawn to certain schools, encouraging her to align her choices with her personality, priorities, and long-term goals.

In the end, we have Heather to thank for encouraging our daughter to apply to a school that other counselors had said was out of reach. Not only did she get in — she chose that school, is now finishing her freshman year, and has absolutely loved every single thing about it.

Choosing Heather was one of the best decisions we made — not just because our daughter got into her dream school, but because her confidence as a writer and as a person truly flourished. Heather turned a stressful process into a confidence-building, empowering experience, and the sessions became something my daughter genuinely looked forward to!

- Gina, San Anselmo CA