Who We Are
Standing out as an applicant is more important than ever. That's why we've taken our extensive experience and created a personalized approach to building an application that is truly unique.
Sarah Thomas
Co-Founder and Principal
Barbara Milhizer
Co-Founder and Principal
Shawn
Sieve
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Caitlin
Frank
Each team member brings coaching expertise, as well as extensive training and experience in writing. They share a passion for individualized attention, meeting students where they are and guiding them to create stand-out applications that don't sacrifice personal style.
Kimberly
Orosco
Meet the Team
As a former AP English teacher of 10 years, Sarah has cultivated thousands of 1:1 relationships with students. She is an expert at breaking complex, intimidating tasks into manageable pieces, which empowers students to turn their anxieties into productive action. With Sarah's guidance, students are not only invested and take ownership of their goals, but feel in control of the process and ultimately proud of their outcome.
Rebecca
Colvin
Through her 25 years in corporate communications and as an AP English teacher, Barbara has coached thousands of clients and students in telling their unique stories with confidence. Her passion is helping students find their perfect fit and infusing their voice in an application they are proud of and that sets them apart in a competitive environment. Barbara also served as an alumni interviewer for Northwestern University.