The college process doesn’t have to break the bank or break up the family. I’ve built this community to make the admissions journey clearer, lighter, and, yes, even fun. Ready to transform the most stressful decision of your teen’s life into a meaningful family experience? Let’s get started!

My Mission: Turning Stress into Strength

I spent a decade working as an independent college counselor in LA, guiding students of all backgrounds to top universities. But I quickly saw that what sets applications apart isn’t how much money the family has—it’s the family's openness to resilience, creativity, and self-awareness. I realized the college admissions journey could be about more than just acceptance letters; it could foster genuine growth.

De-mystifying the college industrial complex

As a former literature professor, writing teacher, and longtime college counselor, I’ve helped students get accepted to the world’s most prestigious schools—Harvard, Stanford, Brown, and beyond. But what really drives me? Helping students find their own voice and vision.

My unlikely educational journey began with Christian video-tape school (yep) and (improbably) led to studying at Stanford, Oxford, St. John’s College, and a PhD in English from USC. I found my calling working one-on-one with gifted, curious, and sometimes struggling students.

Meet Dr. Meg: Your College Whisperer