College Admissions Counseling & Academic Coaching for Middle and High School Students
Helping students navigate the college process with clarity and structure—while building the organization, planning and follow-through needed to manage school and the college process more independently.
Led by a Certified School Counselor with graduate training in adolescent development and school systems.
Support for capable students who don’t need more content help—but need stronger systems to manage increasing academic expectations and the college process.
Students often understand their classes.
They are still developing the systems needed to manage school and the college process consistently and independently.
I provide structured, one-on-one support that guides students through the college admissions process while helping them build the systems needed to manage both school and planning more effectively over time.
Dale Koplik, M.Ed.
Certified School Counselor | Independent Educational Consultant
Master of Education, School Counseling
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Miami
Working with students across the United States and internationally
Spanish available for parent communication
When School and College Planning Start to Feel More Demanding
Families often notice they are more involved than expected—managing school responsibilities or helping navigate the college process, even when their student is capable and motivated.
The challenge is usually not ability.
It’s structure.
With the right systems and guidance, students begin managing academic demands and college planning with greater independence, consistency and clarity.
How Support Is Structured
Academic & Executive Function Coaching
(Middle & High School)
Best for students developing organization, planning and consistent follow-through as academic expectations increase.
• Manage assignments and deadlines with greater consistency
• Build clear organization and planning systems
• Improve writing, active reading and note-taking
• Strengthen academic and extracurricular engagement
• Develop more consistent follow-through
Result:
Students reduce last-minute stress, stay more consistent and become increasingly independent.
College Admissions Counseling
(Grades 11–12)
Structured, step-by-step guidance through the college process, with a focus on clarity, strategy and thoughtful decision-making.
• Develop a clear, individualized application strategy
• Build a balanced, well-positioned college list
• Guide personal statement and supplemental essays
• Organize timelines, materials and deadlines
• Ensure a cohesive and aligned application
Result:
Students move through the process with clearer direction, stronger positioning and greater confidence in their decisions.
College Readiness Coaching
(Pre-College & First Semester)
Preparation for the transition to college, focusing on building practical systems for managing time, coursework and less structured environments.
• Plan and manage semester-level academic expectations
• Break assignments and long-term projects into structured steps
• Build weekly systems for organizing time, priorities and responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with professors and use campus resources
• Develop independence in managing academic and day-to-day responsibilities
Result:
Students transition to college with stronger systems, greater independence and a more consistent approach to managing expectations.
Together, these services provide coordinated support across school, the college process and the transition to college.
Why This Approach Works
This approach focuses on helping students build the systems needed to manage both school and the college admissions process with increasing independence.
Rather than reacting to individual assignments or application deadlines, support is structured around developing organization, planning and follow-through that apply across classes and throughout the admissions process.
Over time, students become more consistent, more confident and more capable of managing expectations independently.
What Parents Are Saying
“Our child has become more organized, motivated and is starting to truly flourish. Even early in the process, we can already see the transformation.”
— Parent of High School Student
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Schedule a Consultation to Discuss Your Student’s Next Step
A consultation provides a clear starting point—helping identify your student’s current challenges, goals and the type of support that would be most effective.