Helping to guide you and your child through the college application process & beyond!
Let’s Take the Unnecessary Stress Out of Applying to College
How we work: working with parents and students on understanding their educational options and ensuring that they are making the “right” investments in time, energy and resources.
When do we start? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!
Hello,
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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“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
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney
The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here: it is time to begin applying to college.
You’re excited about the idea of pulling up to their school and helping them set up their dorm room. You’re excited about taking photos four years later (or five!) at their graduation. But right now, you’re worried about how to support your child as they begin the application process. Applying to college and private schools is a long and tedious process.
How do we manage all of the application requirements?
Are we choosing an academic and social environment that will speak to our cultural needs?
What do we need to make a priority as a family?
You need someone who can redirect your emotions from overwhelmed and nervous, and help you become calm and enthusiastic about the application process. You need a supportive guide with experience in college and school admissions.
Unraveling the Admissions Process and Putting Your Emotions at Ease
You need to remove all of the self-imposed barriers so that your family can identify the best academic environment for your college-bound child. Let’s make the admissions process an exciting moment in your child’s academic journey.
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