College admissions counseling
for the globally minded student
Helping high schoolers apply with confidence,
wherever they're headed
Now enrolling for Summer 2026
Limited spots available.
One-on-one college application sessions for rising seniors.
4 sessions: $795
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, all while trying to manage your career and get dinner on the table.
To make matters more complicated, you are unsure if you want your teen to apply to colleges in the US, UK, or EU. Will your child thrive at a larger research institution in the south or a university in Edinburgh or a small school in the Netherlands?
I take all elements of the college application process off your plate. The college list, the high school course planning, the activities lists, the essays that tell your teen’s real story, the deadlines, the college applications, all of it. I’ll keep you informed every step of the way, so you can focus on actually enjoying this time with your teen instead of being the one nagging them about college essays and deadlines.
For you, this means you don’t have to translate or supervise any of it. I bring the structure and the expertise across three admissions systems. You bring your kid. The rest is mine to manage.
You’re good at your job. Let me be good at mine.
Hi, I'm Liz!
I’m an independent educational consultant who focuses on US, UK, and European college admissions. I serve families in the US and internationally through virtual college consulting. I’ve spent my career helping students build confidence, find their voice, and figure out where they truly belong, whether in the US, UK, or EU. I hold a Master’s in Education from the Universidad de Alcala in Spain, and completed a college counseling certificate from UCLA Extension, with a specialization in international admissions. I am an active professional member of IECA, HECA, and International ACAC, where I sit on the Global and DEIA committees.
At College EDvantage, I take the time to get to know each student — their strengths, their story, and what makes them memorable. I know what US, UK, and EU admissions teams are looking for, and I tailor every application to speak directly to the schools on your list.
Every student works directly with me, from our first conversation to the moment they hit submit. Your child will never be handed off, and you’ll never wonder where things stand. When the stakes are high, you don’t want to manage a team of essay specialists and application people. You want one point person, someone with all the answers, someone who knows your student.
I work with families with different goals — some want to exclusively apply to US colleges, others to UK or EU universities, and some want a mix of both.
In a world of fast-changing admissions policies, you need a college counselor who is flexible and adaptable. Every year, I invest in attending conferences both in the US and internationally so I can help my families navigate whatever comes next.
U.S. Admissions
International Admissions
The College EDvantage Process
Getting started is simple. The process itself is highly personalized.
- Let’s Connect We start with a free consultation call — just a conversation. No pressure, no pitch. I want to hear about your teen, what’s on your mind, and what you’re hoping this process looks like. You’ll get a real sense of whether I am the right independent educational consultant for your family.
- We Build Your Plan Together If we decide to work together, we start where your student is — not where the college process expects them to be. We’ll map out a personalized roadmap covering everything from course planning and activities to college list building and essay development, all at a pace that works for your teen.
- Your Student Leads, I Guide Applications, essays, deadlines, interviews — I’m with you every step of the way. But this process belongs to your teen. My job is to make sure they cross the finish line feeling proud of what they put out into the world, confident in where they’re headed, and ready for what comes next.
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."
Who I Work With
College EDvantage is a strong fit if:
- You and your partner both work demanding careers, and you need someone who can fully own this process, not a tutor who needs you to manage the calendar.
- You care more about whether your kid will thrive somewhere than whether the name on the sweatshirt impresses your neighbors.
- You’re open to the US, UK, or EU, or you genuinely don’t know yet and want someone who can guide all three with equal depth.
- You live anywhere. Boston, London, Singapore, Dubai. Everything I do is remote, and you’ll always work directly with me, no matter the time zone.
- You want your teen to own this process and build real independence, while you get clear updates instead of daily homework.
Let's Find Out If We're a Good Fit
The college process is one of the most meaningful — and most stressful — things a family goes through together. You deserve a guide who will take it as seriously as you do. If you’re curious about whether College EDvantage might be right for your teen, I’d love to hear from you.
No commitment. Just a conversation.
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