Resources

Start here — free, no appointment needed

Good information should not sit behind a consulting fee. These are the guides, links, and answers I share most often. Use them on your own; reach out when you want a second set of eyes.

01 — Downloadable Guides

Checklists you can print and work through

Short, practical worksheets built from the questions families ask most.

02 — Trusted Links & Tools

Official sources worth bookmarking

Free, authoritative, and updated by the organizations that run the process.

  • Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The only official place to file the FAFSA — and the plainest explanation of aid types.
  • The Common Application Where most U.S. applications live. Create the account early, even if you apply late.
  • College Scorecard Federal data on cost, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings by program.
  • BigFuture by College Board Free college search, major exploration, and scholarship listings.
  • EducationUSA The U.S. State Department network advising international students, with offices worldwide.
  • NACAC National Association for College Admission Counseling — ethics standards and college fairs.

03 — Recommended Reading

Books that change how families think about college

Read one of these before you build a college list. It will save you a year of worry.

04 — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you book

When should we start working with a consultant?
Sophomore or junior year is ideal for U.S. students — early enough to shape course choices and build a real list. That said, seniors and transfer students are welcome; the plan simply gets tighter. International families should allow at least twelve months before the intended start term.
Do you write essays for students?
No. I brainstorm, question, and give detailed feedback so the writing gets stronger — but the words stay the student’s own. That is both an ethical standard and a practical one: admissions readers recognize a voice that isn’t a teenager’s.
Can you guarantee admission to a specific university?
No one can, and anyone who says otherwise should be avoided. What I can do is make sure your application is complete, strategically built, honestly presented, and aimed at schools where your profile is genuinely competitive.
How do sessions work if we are in a different time zone?
Everything can be done by video call, with documents shared and reviewed in writing between sessions. I schedule comfortably across European and U.S. time zones.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the package and the scope, so pricing is quoted individually rather than listed. You receive a written quote after the discovery call — before any work begins. There are no charges for the initial conversation.
Do you work with institutions as well as families?
Yes. Colleges and universities engage Nexus for recruitment strategy, surge enrollment counseling, transfer evaluation, advising capacity, staff training, and fractional enrollment leadership. See Institutional Consulting.

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