Engineering & Technology
Engineering as an academic discipline encompasses additional resources that ought to be weighed when choosing a college. Key considerations such as laboratories, research programs, and faculty expertise are often specific to each engineering discipline. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also rapidly changing the technology landscape. Students in this sphere are super smart, but they’ll need guidance.
STEM Curriculum Strategy
Building a strong academic foundation is critical to admission success. I help students tailor their high school curriculum to demonstrate readiness for demanding STEM programs, ensuring course rigor and alignment with their intended major.
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Course Planning: Align science and math coursework to meet the expectations of selective tech and engineering schools.
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Skill Gaps: Identify and fill any weaknesses in quantitative or lab-based disciplines.
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Strategic Rigor: Balance AP, IB, or dual-enrollment options without overloading the schedule.
Project & Research Portfolio
Admissions teams value initiative and applied problem-solving. I help students identify, document, and highlight independent projects, research programs, or innovation competitions that reflect their unique passions.
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Program Guidance: Learn how to leverage national and local research programs (e.g., RSI, NASA internships, or MIT THINK).
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Innovation Framing: Showcase coding projects, inventions, or data science work in a narrative that resonates with admissions.
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Presentation Help: Create standout portfolios, resumes, and supplements to communicate accomplishments clearly.
Targeted Program Matching
Each school offers a unique approach to engineering and technology education. I guide students in building a school list based on faculty strengths, research opportunities, and emerging tech like AI, robotics, or environmental design.
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Curriculum Mapping: Match goals with schools that offer targeted majors or interdisciplinary degrees (e.g., CS + Bio, Engineering + Business).
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Lab & Research Focus: Identify schools with standout labs, design centers, or undergrad research access.
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Tech Trends: Assess how AI, sustainability, and automation are play into both the admissions process as well as your student's prioritization of schools.
Why It Matters: I bring firsthand tech industry insight to the table. While I’m not an engineer, I’ve spent decades working alongside them—so I know what matters in the real world.
