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Take Yourself Further with a Personalized Approach to College Admissions
The College Application Process Should Be Thoughtful, Not Stressful.
If you’re the parent of a high schooler, you already know — the college pressure starts earlier than anyone tells you. Suddenly you’re navigating standardized tests, course selections, activity lists, and a college list that somehow needs to be both ambitious and realistic.
I help you to build a balanced college list where your teen will genuinely thrive, map out a high school path that reflects their authentic interests, craft essays that tell their real story, and navigate everything from US applications to UK and European universities — all without the chaos of missed deadlines or last-minute panic.
I work with families across the US and internationally, including Americans living abroad and navigating college applications from overseas. Click below to learn more about domestic and international admission options.
U.S. Admissions
Intermational Admissions
Hi, I'm Liz!
I’m an independent educational consultant, former teacher, and curriculum designer. I’ve spent my career helping students build confidence, find their voice, and figure out where they truly belong. I hold a Master’s in Education and am a professional member of IECA, HECA, and International ACAC, where I sit on the Global and DEIA committees.
At College EDvantage, I keep my practice intentionally small — just 20 students per graduating class — because getting to know each student deeply is exactly how I help them stand out.
Every student works directly with me, from our first conversation to the moment they hit submit. You’ll never be handed off, and you’ll never wonder where things stand.
Success Stories
"Prior to our first meeting I was lost and didn't know where to start. I received great feedback on my essays which wouldn't have been nearly as articulate without the help of Liz. Finally, I leave this process feeling ten times as confident than I felt beforehand."
"I just recently got into Vanderbilt with the Cornelius Scholarship! It gives full tuition AND a $6,000 stipend for one summer. Again I cannot thank you enough for all of your help!"
"Liz helped me make a list of colleges to apply to, and she helped me brainstorm and edit my essays. She provided excellent resources and kindly conducted herself, even when disciplining me for not sticking to my schedule. I would work with her again in a heartbeat. I’m so thankful to have had her help. Without her, I would have been so lost.”
"I hope you know that you are making a difference in my life and the lives of all the students you work with. You helped me find my own voice in writing and you pushed me to think deep and find meaning in what has been motivating my passion for entrepreneurship and community service. You helped me discover so many qualities about myself. Thank you for believing in me. You are such a kind and empathetic person, and I'm so so glad I got to work with you!"
“Liz is the biggest support I had when applying to college. I was completely lost and overwhelmed. With her experience and guidance, I showed the best of myself in my college application and got accepted to every college I applied to. Without her help, I probably would never be in my engineering program now.”
"I got into Barnard! Thank you for helping me throughout this entire application process!"
"I'd just like to say thank you so much for all the help you gave me with essays throughout the fall and winter. Your approach challenged me to brainstorm multiple ideas for essays, and come up with ideas I never would have considered on my own. I even got excited about a few of the ideas, which I didn't think was possible when faced with such mundane prompts."
“What surprised me was this wasn’t just about the application process. I feel as though I’ve made a genuine friend in my counselor. The encouragement, emotional support, and conversations that we had were so uplifting. I’m forever grateful.”
"The most helpful thing was being able to connect my activities to tell a story. Also, being able to meet as many times as we did over the summer made me feel like I was a priority with Liz."
Let's Talk!
If you’re ready to start talking about college admissions, or if you have questions about how the process works, then let’s chat! Schedule a free call today and get all of your questions answered.
Resources For Your Journey
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Standardized Testing: What Every High School Parent Should Know
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How to Apply to College Abroad: A Step-by-Step Guide for US Families
Thinking about applying to college outside the US? Here is a step-by-step guide for American families navigating international university admissions. Going to college outside of the United States can be a fulfilling and life-changing experience for students. Yet the process of managing timelines, understanding differences in application requirements, and knowing…