I know from experience how stressful and overwhelming the college admissions process can feel, and through my work hope to offer support to help students and families find peace, control and maybe even some joy in the process :). Each student is different and therefore their pathway to college will be unique to them- I work closely with students and families to identify their individual goals, interests and concerns to ensure that students are aware of all of the opportunities available to them, and able to submit their best possible applications toward these opportunities. I am here to support with every step of the process, including career exploration, the college search, essays and writing pieces, demonstrating interest, filling out applications, applying for financial and and scholarships, evaluating college and financial aid offers, navigating wait-lists and deferrals, and the matriculation process.

I have significant experience working with students applying to public schools in California (UCs and CSUs), as well as extensive experience with private school admissions via the Common App. I have also worked with students through the community college transfer process. In addition to my work in college counseling, I have also counseled students applying to highly selective summer and gap year opportunities, such as the NSLI-Y program, in which I have counseled two successful applicants.

As an advisor, I am mindful of a student's background and context, and have experience working with a diverse population of students. I have extensive experience working with first-gen college students, low-income students, Undocumented or DACA students, students from mixed-status families, transfer students, BIPOC students, and LGBTQ+ students. Additionally, I speak Bahasa Indonesia and Spanish and am happy to work with families who may speak a language other than English.