College Workshops For All Stages

Ready to plan your journey to college? Whether you are a high school freshman or a rising senior, you have decisions to make and things to think about. Sign up for a workshop and make your life easier! Here are my upcoming workshops. Dates, times, location, and registration here:Everything College!…

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Upcoming Workshops

Date/Time Event
January 19, 2024 - January 19, 2027
All Day 		Individual Coaching Session - Gallup Strengths Finder - student or adult

Ready to identify what you are good at and how to leverage that knowledge? This private session includes an assessment you take in advance and 90 minutes of one-on-one time to explain the results and how to leverage your new knowledge about yourself. It will be both practical and fun! Once you sign up, we will schedule a mutually agreeable time for a follow-up session usually within two weeks of taking the assessment.

Finding Success

One Student at a Time

I cannot rave about you enough… You made a really intense process SO much easier, in addition to preserving our relationship with our daughter throughout 💕 We have two more coming thru sooner than later!

KB, Parent

As the first person to be able to attend college in my family I had no idea where to start and was having a difficult time applying to colleges. Holly was able to help me through the whole process. She helped me create a plan and worked with me every step of the way. I am currently attending a four year university that I love and I would not have been able to be where I am now without the help of Holly.

NCM, Student

You helped me get into grad school with amazing results! I’m an RN now because of you 😊 thank you!!

VL, Student

Helping You Thrive

For more than 20 years I’ve worked at large universities, small colleges, private, public, rich and scraping by, urban, suburban, rural, diverse and not. I know there is no single definition of “the” college experience. If you want a transformative college experience you need a school that will both challenge and support you. As a former admission officer, I can guide you to find a college where you won’t just survive, you will thrive. I know the process inside and out, the common mistakes and questions you aren’t asking but should. I know how to reduce stress and keep your options open. Quite simply, I know what a good fit looks like, and I can help you discover your own perfect school.

Personalized College Planning

On average I spend a minimum of 40 hours per student, often more for cases involving special needs, talents, athletics, writing abilities, etc. You should anticipate spending at least that much time visiting colleges, writing essays, and all the other tasks that accompany college applications. This is not an overnight process and can easily be overwhelming. The sooner you start the less stressful it will be. I am a college expert, and ready to help you plan your future.

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Higher Education Expertise

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Navigating the road to college can be overwhelming!
Whether you find school easy or difficult, you have choices to make if your end goal is college. SCA is available to assist students in selecting the path that is best suited to their abilities and goals. We are happy to review class choices, advise on how your choices will affect your higher education options, and work with you on ways to use your talents and passions to make a good impression.



Connect with Holly

Goleta CA United States
holly@smartcollegeadmission.com