About Emmeline

After working as a professional writer and editor for more than 20 years, with a specialty in leadership communications, I made a career change to start my own independent educational consulting business. 

I launched College Perspective to guide students through their college application journeys. I find joy in helping students... 

• Recognize and develop their gifts and interests.

• Showcase their talents and personal stories in their college applications.

• Find the colleges where they can thrive and grow for their next stage of life!

A passion for college admissions

My long-held interest in college admissions dates back to high school when I first started reading books about how to get into college and what college admissions officers are seeking as they review applications. Since then, I've continued to keep abreast of changes in the college admissions field and have served as an alumni interviewer for Stanford University. 

I have a deep understanding of the college admissions process and the struggles facing students today as they juggle classes, activities, and stress from expectations — both internal and external. 

Drawing upon my recent experience as a parent shepherding my two daughters as they applied to college, I want to help other families navigate the maze of information and deadlines that can too often feel overwhelming and confusing. 

Experience guiding students

I have helped students apply to college for several years, guiding them on developing their college applications essays, maximizing their activity and honors lists, and helping them draft deferral and waitlist follow-up letters that highlight their most recent accomplishments and their love & fit for the college. 

My superpower is editing essays and teaching students to find their unique voice as they tell their stories. 

The students I've advised now attend or have graduated from a wide variety of colleges, including UC Berkeley, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Northeastern University, University of Portland, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Professional affiliations

I'm part of the Higher Education Consultants Association, the Independent Educational Consultants Association, and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.