Sharon Olofsson, M.B.A. is an experienced college consultant known for her practical approach to college planning and her commitment to decreasing stress throughout the process. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.S.E. from the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania and later earned her M.B.A. with honors from Tel Aviv University. Sharon completed her Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California Irvine.

She is a member of the College Consultant Consortium (C3), the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC), and the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).

Sharon continues to expand her professional knowledge and stay current with admissions trends by traveling extensively to visit colleges, meeting regularly with admissions officers, and attending professional conferences and workshops. She lives in Lexington, Massachusetts with her husband and their four children.

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Early High School Consultation (8th, 9th grade)

Advising on course selection
Identifying summer, extra-curricular, and community service activities
Planning for standardized testing
Outlining strategies for financing college

College Admissions Counseling (10th, 11th, 12th grade)

Assessing academic and extra-curricular strengths
Exploring majors and careers
Developing a personalized list of 'good fit' colleges
Building the resume
Brainstorming essay topics
Outlining, revising, and editing essays
Preparing for interviews
Advising on making the final decision and negotiating financial/merit aid offers

Fees: We offer a comprehensive flat-fee package as well as consultations at an hourly rate.