Personalized college counseling services for dreamers.
Lodestar will simplify the college admissions process, elevate your applications, and empower you along the path to college. Relax. You can do this.
Empathetic, goal-oriented college counseling.
Hi, I’m Maia! I am a Stanford University graduate. I have a Ph.D. in English from UC Irvine and a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. My former students attend Ivy Leagues, highly ranked private universities, top liberal arts colleges, UCs, and other public and private universities across the United States and Canada.
“Maia was a guiding light during a very stressful experience, and I am so grateful I had her to help me.”
— Lindsay R.
College applications, simplified.
College admissions have gotten more and more complicated, and they can change from year to year. Let Lodestar be your guide through the college application process so you can focus on what’s really important.
Lodestar’s Services
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College Path 9th-11th
You are an underclassman who dreams of attending a college where you will flourish. After discussing your goals and dreams, we create a detailed plan for high school, including coursework, extracurriculars, testing, and much more, making sure you’re on the right path to study your future major at a college you love.
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College Research and List Development
You want to learn more about colleges and put together a balanced list of colleges you love. After a detailed interview about your priorities and preferences about what you’re looking for in a college, I will guide you in selecting and researching colleges until you have a strong final list.
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College Applications
It’s senior year, your college applications are looming—and you don’t even know where to start. Together, we develop a compelling application strategy to present your accomplishments to colleges, and then I organize and structure the application process and stick with you every step of the way until you’ve accepted an admissions offer.
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Essay Development and Revision
Whether you’re looking for someone to help you brainstorm topics, review an essay before you submit it, or to advise you through all stages of the college essay writing process, I can help. With my support, you find your voice and learn how to let your personality to shine through, while also giving the colleges exactly what they’re looking for.
