"Hello, I’m Silvana! I am a Princeton University graduate (B.A. in Neuroscience) and college admissions specialist with over six years of professional experience in college counseling, college essay coaching, and application strategy. I have guided hundreds of students through the college admissions process, mentoring them to develop essays that set their applications apart and have led to acceptances at Ivy League universities and other top-tier colleges.

For many families, the college process can feel daunting. My role is to help you make sense of the process and show you exactly how to stand out. We will identify your strongest stories, develop them into clear and meaningful essays, and connect each piece of your application into a cohesive, memorable whole.

I specialize in guiding students through every part of the college application process, from crafting Common App personal statements, UC PIQs, and supplemental essays to preparing for interviews. In addition to one-on-one coaching, I offer detailed proofreading and line-by-line editing for college essays.

Qualifications and Student Outcomes:

Previously, I served as a lead college consultant for a national advising organization, where I mentored dozens of students through the full admissions cycle. My students have earned admission to institutions including Ivy League colleges and top universities, such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, UPenn, MIT, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, University of Michigan, NYU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, UVA, and more in the past two cycles.

Beyond college admissions, I also mentor students in academic and professional writing. My approach is structured, encouraging, and deeply personalized. I will meet you where you are, whether you’re starting from a blank page or refining your final draft, and help you transform your ideas into essays that are confident, cohesive, and unforgettable.

Use Instant Book or send me a message to get started! I look forward to collaborating with you!" less...