cosmic prep

Doug has a certificate in college counseling from UC San Diego, and he also took coursework in college student development theories that can be applied to support college students academically and emotionally while he was a master’s student at Harvard. In addition to publishing and tutoring, Doug works with a limited number of high school students to navigate all aspects of the college preparation and application process, including advice on academic and extracurricular activities that showcase their intellectual and personal interests, assistance in devising balanced college lists, and support with college essay brainstorming and revising. Beyond helping students craft their stories to present to admissions committees, Doug stresses the importance of finding schools that are a best fit for students both academically and personally. 

All comprehensive packages include unlimited one-on-one attention through video conferencing, email, phone calls, and text messaging. Space is limited.

Services include:

• Finalizing a balanced college list with likely, match, and reach schools
• Assisting with brainstorming, drafting, and revising college application essays
• Advising on standardized test prep
• Guidance with early decision/early action programs
• Strategy for waitlists and deferrals

Tuition: $3,250 

• Assisting with brainstorming, drafting, and revising college application essays

Tuition: $1,500 common application essay/resume support and first choice school supplementary essays; $250 extra per additional application for next four schools (5 schools total), $100 extra for each additional school beyond 5 supplements)

Services include:

• Transcript evaluation
• Academic and extracurricular planning
• Standardized test planning
• Internship research
• Resume assistance
• College list development
• Personalized reading list for test prep

Tuition: $2,500 per academic year