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College Consulting Services
Career Exploration
Deciding your lifelong career dreams is no small task for a high school student! Using several career assessments, I work with students to assess their strengths and interests and explore career options. This helps focus the rest of the college application process.
Major Selection
After exploring long term goals, I aid students in selecting their major(s) and minor(s). With the review of course descriptions, curriculums and test courses, I enable my students to differentiate amongst their options and select what interests them the most.
College Selection
Reviewing academic, social and financial goals, I work with students and their families to create a college list that fits all their college goals. With the help of past admissions data, my clients make informed decisions when deciding when and where to apply.
Activities Review
Based on career, major and college list goals, I can help you review both your extracurriculars inside and outside of high school. If it makes sense with your background and interests, we can also discuss the creation and execution of a passion project.
Interview Prep
If you apply to colleges with an interview, I will help you prepare! My professional background is in Human Resources and Recruiting - I am well-versed in preparing and succeeding within an interview. From talking points to practice interviews, I have your back!
Story Telling
You have lived through many wonderful learning experiences. Through brainstorming exercises, it is my job to help you figure out what stories are most important to you, most relevant to your story and most important to share with colleges and universities.
Aid Negotiation
College costs are incredibly expensive. The good news: you can ask for more money! With the right communication, you may be provided with more financial and/or merit aid. I help my families determine when to ask and what to say when asking for more money.
Essay Writing
Writing compelling stories is my biggest strength. Once we finalize the themes you want to share, we will apply it across all of the essays you need to write - both for your applications and scholarships. We will work together to outline, as well as fine tune the final versions.
Off the Waitlist
Sometimes we end up on the waitlist of our dream school and still want to get accepted. We review submitted applications, figure out where to highlight new strengths and ultimately, guide you through communication with your desired college or university.
Add-On Service: Jobs & Internships
As I former recruiter, I have helped thousands of people get hired. I have worked in multiple industries, including financials services, hospitality, healthcare, wellness, technology, and in organizations of all sizes (both established & large and small & start-up companies). I love helping high school and college students define their story, build their first professional resumes, write their first cover letters and obtain roles that excite them. I walk students through the full recruiting process - from applications to interviews to negotiating job offers to accepting their first career-focused job opportunity.
Who We Love to Work With
Aspiring
College Students
High School Freshmen
High School Sophomores
High School Juniors
High School Seniors
Transfer Students
Students with Financial Need
While we work with students from all financial backgrounds, we take pride in our ability to approach the college process from a financial perspective, with significant focus on financial and merit aid potential.
Students with Special Needs
We care deeply about our clients, and do all we can to individualize the college application process. Sami is the mom of a beautiful son, with autism... offering inclusive support is very important to her.
Students of all Demographics
The US is a melting pot, and college is an amazing place to meet people from all corners of life. As a Hispanic women, Sami loves to help students from all backgrounds achieve their potential.
Aspiring
College Athletes
Playing sports in college is a very unique experience, and can require significant self-advocacy in high school. As a former gymnast and diver, Sami loves to help students, pursue their passions.
Students Who Want Support
We believe in supporting students, who want support. We give 110% and desire the same in return. This process is quite introspective. We want students who will put in the hard work to reach their dreams.
End-to-End Resources & Templates
All high school juniors and seniors who work with Rose College Prep will gain access to all of Rose College Prep's college application support templates, resources and materials. Content available includes our Campus Visit Guide, Recommendation Guide, 300+ college information library, Continued Letter of Interest templates, Common App, supplemental and UC essay samples and Activity Section templates and samples.
All materials are intended to supplement live video sessions with Sami.
Hi! I'm Sami and I am the owner of Rose College Prep. I love to help students through each step of the college application journey.
I have a 15 year track record of guiding students and getting them accepted into top tier programs, both private and public universities.
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My former professional background was in recruiting and sales. Researching, writing and sharing a compelling story is my greatest talent and joy.
I have a B.S. in Communication from Cornell University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. I also earned a College Counseling certificate with distinction from UCLA. While my education is helpful, you want to hire me because I will work tirelessly to help you get into the school of your dreams.
About Me
What Clients Say
Amanda
Sami's willingness to share her skills, knowledge, and expertise of the college application process with me got me into an amazing college. I was very fortunate to have such an amazing mentor who provided me with so much support and encouragement. Who gave me feedback on my progress by meeting with me regularly and kept me on task. Applying to college is stressful, but with the support of a mentor like Sami, it will feel like a breeze.
Kaiya
Sami is an amazing counselor who makes sure future college students' stories are told. She really helped me finish all my essays in time, while also taking the time to give writing tips to make the essays extra special. Thanks to her, I feel very proud of the essays we wrote and it was thanks to her for elevating my writing to the next level.
Athena
Sami was very helpful throughout the entire college application journey, from motivating me to write my best essays to finding the right schools for me. A perfect guide to help fulfill the gap between what the colleges are offering and what a student has to offer and aid them to enroll into their dream schools. Always on time, and will never miss a comma and will respond to students texts very fast. Amazing help!!!
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