A college list built on real admissions data, essays I’ll coach line by line, and a calendar that keeps the panic off your shoulders. You and me.
— Made by Coach Jay, counselor for 18 years
From the Journal
SAT Strategy For many high-achieving students, August of sophomore year is the ideal SAT test date. The strategy depends on preparation, performance tracking, and taking advantage ...
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College Applications Getting stellar recommendation letters can make your college application shine. Let's explore how to secure the best recommendations for your future. The Four ...
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Science Fair Guide California's Science Fair Process sciencefair.counselorjay.com Guide Regeneron Science Talent Search regeneron.counselorjay.com The point of the project is the p...
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Tools & AI Running your own LLM on a MacBook Pro is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make in 2026. It turns bulk inference (the expensive part of most AI workflows) into a...
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What Sophie helps with
Testing windows, extracurriculars, and deadlines — held in one place so nothing lives rent-free in your head.
Reach, target, safety — weighed with the admissions math a school actually publishes, not the photograph in your head.
A reader in the room at 2 a.m. Brainstorm, stress-test drafts, take line-level notes — in Sophie’s voice.
Start with a sharper moment. What was the first thing you felt that morning?
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The senior year, month by month
Five milestones, from launch to commit. Sophie walks you through all of them.
Finalize your list. Polish your profile. Start the personal statement.
Invite your recommenders. Lock in transcripts. Early supplements go out.
Submit. Breathe. Start on FAFSA and CSS Profile for aid.
Ship the rest of your apps. Chase down loose ends. Apply for scholarships.
Compare offers. Visit your top choices. Deposit by May 1 and you’re in.
Plus a four-year version for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
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