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Princeton Grad Specializing in College Essays & Admissions Consulting
Silvana P.

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Bio

Hello, I’m Silvana! I guide students through the college application process and provide assistance in writing compelling essays and creating a competitive college portfolio. Regardless of where you are in the process, I am here to help with crafting a college list, completing the Common app essay/ supplementals, and practicing for admissions interviews.

The college application process can be overwhelming at first, particularly because of how daunting it can be to try to fit your...

Hello, I’m Silvana! I guide students through the college application process and provide assistance in writing compelling essays and creating a competitive college portfolio. Regardless of where you are in the process, I am here to help with crafting a college list, completing the Common app essay/ supplementals, and practicing for admissions interviews.

The college application process can be overwhelming at first, particularly because of how daunting it can be to try to fit your personality, achievements, and aspirations into a short personal statement. However, I will take the time to understand the narrative you want to shine through in your application and help break down the writing process in a way that is personalized, approachable, and efficient.

I served as a college advising mentor for Matriculate during my time as an undergraduate at Princeton University, and I have successfully guided dozens of students through college application process from beginning to end. I specialize in admissions to top colleges, and, over the past four years, my students have been accepted to schools that include: Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan, New York University, University of Southern California, and more.

Background

I received my B.A. in Neuroscience from Princeton University, and I have five years of college admissions mentoring experience. During my time as an undergraduate, I mentored peers in writing essays for classes, research projects, fellowship applications, law school applications, and medical school applications.


Education

Princeton University
Neuroscience

Additional Languages

Spanish

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College Counseling

College Counseling

I am a Princeton University graduate (B.A. in Neuroscience) with over five years of professional experience in college counseling, admissions strategy, and essay coaching. I work with high school students at every stage of the college application process, from building a balanced college list to crafting Common App personal statements and supplemental essays that highlight their unique voice and strengths. My students have earned admission to some of the most selective universities in the country, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, and MIT. Over the past five years, I have guided students through hundreds of essays, helping them shape powerful stories that resonate with admissions committees. In addition to essay coaching, I offer comprehensive application support. As a former advising mentor with Matriculate, I have successfully guided dozens of students through the entire admissions cycle. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and results-driven. I work closely with each student to highlight their strengths, clarify their narrative, and ensure every part of the application is polished and strategic. Whether you are just beginning your college search or putting the finishing touches on your essays, I can help you approach the process with clarity and confidence.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I am a Princeton University graduate (B.A. in Neuroscience) with five years of professional experience guiding students through the college admissions process. My expertise is in helping students craft powerful, authentic personal statements and supplemental essays that showcase their unique voice and highlight their strengths to admissions committees. I have edited hundreds of essays and supported students who went on to earn acceptances at top colleges, including Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and Columbia. I take an engaged, collaborative approach, working closely with each student from brainstorming and drafting to the final polish. Beyond essays, I also provide comprehensive admissions support, from building balanced college lists to conducting mock interviews. My training includes serving as an advising mentor for Matriculate, where I successfully guided dozens of students through every stage of the application cycle.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I received my B.A. in neuroscience from Princeton University and have years of experience tutoring psychology, biology, neuroscience, and other subjects. I specialize in mentoring students on effective study habits, organization, and test-taking strategies. My goal is to empower students by providing individualized strategies that suit their learning style, helping them develop strong study skills for long-term academic success.
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Amazing with College Essays!

Simply stated, Silvana is fabulous! My daughter is a high school senior applying to selective colleges. We hired a private counselor to proof her essays but when my daughter got pneumonia, she missed all the deadlines for proofreading services. I found Silvana online and I'm so pleased with the results. She provided very quick, insightful feedback that elevated my daughter's essay style. We will be working with Silvana again!

Heather, 5 lessons with Silvana

Great Guidance

Silvana was incredibly helpful and resourceful throughout the entire process. She guided me through each stage of writing my essays, from selecting strong topics to refining sentence structure and grammar. She was always open to reviewing my essays even after our meetings. Overall, a great experience and I highly recommend her for anyone looking for solid guidance with their college applications!

Noa, 6 lessons with Silvana
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Response time: 11 minutes
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