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The College Application Process Can 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. Your teen is stressed. You’re stressed. And everyone around you seems to know exactly what they’re doing except you.
It’s a lot. And most teens are figuring it out alone.
Hi, I'm Liz!
I grew up in a high-achieving community where the college pressure started early — and I remember exactly what that felt like as a student. Taking the APs I was decent at, doing average on standardized tests, and having absolutely no idea where I wanted to go. The pressure was real. And I didn’t have anyone in my corner helping me figure it out.
That’s exactly why I do this work.
Hi, I’m Liz — an independent educational consultant, former teacher, and curriculum designer who has spent her 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.
Together, we’ll 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.
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