With over twenty years of experience in education and admissions consulting, Laura helps students bridge the gap between high-level strategy and authentic storytelling. While she holds an MFA in writing from the California College of the Arts and a Film major from Bard College, her expertise extends far beyond the arts; her unique creative lens allows her to help students in every field—from entrepreneurship to biochemistry—translate their achievements into purposeful, narrative-driven applications. Throughout her career, Laura has partnered with hundreds of students to secure admissions to Ivy League universities, top liberal arts colleges, and leading state institutions. She provides comprehensive guidance to students on building impactful resumes and securing meaningful summer opportunities. By integrating mindfulness and executive function coaching, she ensures the process remains organized and manageable—her goal is to help every student find their voice and gain admission to a university where they will truly flourish.
- Notable past roles: Writing teacher, & nonprofit educator, literary magazine founder/editor, and fiction writer
- Recent student acceptances: all eight Ivies, Stanford, Duke, MIT, Georgetown, Northwestern, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon, RISD, NYU (Stern and Tisch), Swarthmore, Williams, and USC (Marshall), all UCs






