A Clear Path Forward. A Service for Every Stage.
OUR APPROACH
The Narrative Method
A framework shaped by what Megan has seen succeed — and fall short — across years of real admissions decisions. In many admissions offices, application readers review an enormous volume of candidates whose academic records, test scores, and extracurricular profiles are remarkably similar. What often makes the difference is not the résumé alone, but whether an application presents a clear, cohesive, and memorable portrait of the student behind it.
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The Narrative Method begins with a foundational question: who is this student, and what is the story their application should tell? Before essays are drafted or a college list is finalized, Megan helps students identify the themes, values, and experiences that will anchor the broader application. From there, each element — the college list, essays, activity descriptions, and supplemental materials — is shaped to support that central narrative.​
Admissions readers respond to clarity, specificity, and authenticity. An application that communicates a thoughtful and consistent story is not only more compelling to read, but also easier to understand, remember, and advocate for. The Narrative Method is designed to ensure that every component of the application works together, resulting not simply in a set of strong individual materials, but in a unified and persuasive presentation of the student as a whole.
Our Comprehensive Process Includes
DISCOVERY & STRATEGIC PLANNING
We start by getting to know the student's academic profile, passions, and personality to develop a customized roadmap.
CURATED COLLEGE LIST
Built to reflect not just academic fit but who the student is — and where they will genuinely thrive. Every school on the list is there for a reason.
ACTIVITY FRAMING
Achievements are sequenced and framed to support the narrative — not simply catalogued. The activity list becomes a portrait, not a résumé.
Narrative & Essay Development
The personal statement and supplements are written in the student's own voice and built to reinforce a single, coherent impression. Honest, specific, and memorable.
TESTING STRATEGY
Decisions around the SAT, ACT, and test-optional policies are made in service of the larger story — and the schools being pursued.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Every component — from the common data to the final submission — is reviewed for consistency, clarity, and the impression it leaves on the reader.
Our Services
My services are available in a variety of options, designed to provide the right level of support for your family's needs.
Comprehensive Support
For families starting in 9th or 10th grade, this offering provides structured guidance across all four years of high school — from course selection and extracurricular planning to essay development and final application submission. The goal is a thoughtful, strategic process that reduces stress and keeps students on track at every stage.
Targeted Support
For families who need expert advice on select aspects of the admissions process, from essay review to activity list strategy to final application review.