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.
Early High School Consultation (8th, 9th grade)
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Advising on course selection
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Identifying summer, extra-curricular, and community service activities
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Planning for standardized testing
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Outlining strategies for financing college
College Admissions Counseling (10th, 11th, 12th grade)
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Assessing academic and extra-curricular strengths
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Exploring majors and careers
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Developing a personalized list of 'good fit' colleges
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Building the resume
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Brainstorming essay topics
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Outlining, revising, and editing essays
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Preparing for interviews
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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.