College Search Cottage provides personalized guidance to support families and their students in finding their best fit, so their college feels like home.
College admissions coaching from application to acceptance.
Finding colleges that won't just accept you, but help you thrive.
Meet angela
For years, when I worked in college admissions, I heard students and families say that the college search and admissions process felt stressful, uncertain, and overwhelming. Whether you're just beginning to explore colleges, building your college list, writing essays, completing applications, or navigating financial aid, I'm here to help make the process feel less stressful & more manageable.
Comprehensive, one-on-one support from college search, application submission & navigating financial aid offers
Personal statement and application coaching to help students share their authentic story
WE CAN FOCUS ON:
A PERSONALIZED 90-minute planning session to SUPPORT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WHERE THEY NEED
College Search Services
Choose the path that fits where you need the most support. All packages can be customized based on your college search goals.
PERFECT FOR juniors + seniors
Writing Room
roadmap sessions
COMPLETE SEARCH
includes:
includes:
- Personalize College Search Strategy
- Application Timeline Management
- Common App Coaching
- Resume Building Seminar
- FAFSA Timeline & Guidance
- Scholarship Search & Support
- (5) 60- Minute Sessions
- Strategizing Essays for 3 Schools
- Personal Statement Coaching
- Award, Activity, and Volunteer Curation Support for Essays
- Supplemental Essay Support
- Student + College Interest Map
- Admissions Timeline Planning
- College Visit Planning
- FAFSA + Financial Aid Planning
- Common App Strategy
College admissions come with a lot of questions. I help you answer the right ones.
College admissions comes with a lot of moving pieces. I turn the overwhelm into a clear, personalized plan so you know what to focus on now, what’s coming next, and what you can stop worrying about.
I believe in helping you find the joy in the college application process. When you have a knowledgeable partner managing timelines and deadlines for you, it allows you to find your voice in essays, enjoy campus visits, feel comfortable imagining your future, and find your home for the next four years.
AM I FOCUSING ON what matters most? WHAT IF I MISS A DEADLINE?
There’s more to a good fit than rankings and name recognition. I help students find schools that align with who they are, what they want, and where they’ll genuinely thrive.
It's hard not to compare your college search journey to friends, siblings, and the outdated recommendations online. What I specialize in is helping students uncover what matters most to them and personalizing their search so they can find a college that doesn't just accept them, but helps them thrive.
WHAT DOES THE "RIGHT COLLEGE FIT" EVEN LOOK LIKE?
From building a strong application to keeping deadlines on track, we bring strategy and an experienced perspective to every decision, so students can move forward with confidence and parents can step out of the project-manager role.
But most of all, strategies are personalized to the student to help them shine. Every student I work with has unique goals and talents, and I truly enjoy helping them find a college or university that will let them shine.
AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?
2024 grad
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2026 grad
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Kind words from past students.
sofia
“Angela, it's been amazing getting to know you and you've been such a big help during my college journey... thank you so much for setting me up for my next chapter in college.”
andré
"Angela, I truly appreciate the opportunity to get to know you throughout my admission process and all the encouragement and support you have given me. You have been a meaningful part of my journey to school, and I am very grateful."
GRIFFIN
“You've been such a help this year, I probably wouldn't be here [college] without all your efforts!
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