How It Works
Five steps. One advisor. No handoffs.
The college search has a logic to it. Families who understand the sequence — and get ahead of each step — are the ones who end up with real options and a confident decision at the end. Here's how Maggie works with families, from the first conversation to the moment they're ready to commit.
Discovery Call
Free. 20 minutes. No pressure.
Before anything starts, Maggie gets on a call with you. This isn't a sales call. She asks where your student is right now — class year, academic profile, what you've already explored, and what you're hoping for. She listens more than she talks. You walk away with clarity: what phase you're in, what you actually need, and whether working together makes sense. This call is free because the right fit matters.
Book Your Discovery Call →The College Fit Assessment
The honest evaluation most families never get.
Maggie conducts a structured evaluation of your student — academic standing, goals, interests, and priorities. She reviews transcripts, academic records, and has a real conversation about who your student is and where they want to go. You walk away with a written report: a realistic college tier list, a clear picture of fit, and a plan for what comes next.
Building Your College List
The right list changes everything.
Most families either cast too wide a net or fixate on schools that aren't a real fit. Maggie builds a curated, prioritized list of programs where your student can genuinely thrive — academically, financially, and personally. Organized into reach, match, and safety tiers with honest fit rationale for each.
Applications & Admissions
Where most families get overwhelmed. Maggie keeps you on track.
Essays, requirements, deadlines, and financial aid — all at once, all with different rules at different schools. Maggie manages the calendar, reviews every piece of writing, and makes sure nothing gets missed. You focus on your student. She handles the complexity.
Making the Decision
Getting the details right so nothing falls apart at the end.
Comparing financial aid award letters, evaluating program fit, understanding what each offer actually costs — Maggie has seen families make rushed decisions at this stage and regret it. She slows the process down just enough to make sure the final choice is the right one.
Every step. One advisor. No handoffs.
Maggie works with your family directly through every phase. You're not passed to a junior staff member or a generic platform. You get Maggie — someone who spent a decade inside these institutions — with you the whole way.
Start with a Free Discovery Call