College & law school admissions.
Honest, holistic guidance.
Your story, strategically told.
Behind every application is years of hard work and a vision for what comes next. As a Duke alumna and Duke Law student, I know how much is at stake, and I’m committed to helping students tell their stories in a way that honors where they’ve been and supports where they want to go.
Strategy
School selection, extracurricular and internship guidance, and strategic planning around application timing.
Materials
Personal statements, Common App and supplemental essays, resumes, interview preparation, and other application materials thoughtfully developed to reflect your experiences, strengths, and goals. .
Leverage
LSAT tutoring, personalized SAT and ACT study planning, test-prep resource guidance, scholarship negotiation, and financial aid support.
About me
You will always have someone in your corner.
I'm a current 3L at Duke University School of Law and a Duke undergraduate alumna. I scored a 175 on the LSAT and received scholarship offers from ten law schools, including a full-tuition scholarship to Cornell Law.
I also navigated 30+ competitive undergraduate applications, writing tailored essays for each school and building a strategic extracurricular and internship profile. Along the way I became deeply invested in what actually drives admissions and scholarship outcomes.
My approach is flexible and personal. The goal is simple: no gaps in support, so you always have clarity and direction.
Who I work with
The admissions process has a lot of unwritten rules.
If no one in your family has navigated it before, knowing what matters, what doesn't, and where to focus your time can feel overwhelming — and discouraging.
Many of my clients are first-generation college and graduate students, students from immigrant families, and students from low-income backgrounds. My goal is to make the insider knowledge behind admissions more accessible and give you the guidance you need to feel confident in your application.
What I help with
Support for every stage of the process
- School Selection & Application Planning
- Application Materials & Essay Development
- LSAT & Test Preparation
- Experience & Resume Building
- Scholarship Negotiation & Financial Aid
- Interview Coaching
- Start-to-Finish Support
Rates
Straightforward, accessible pricing
- Free Consultation30 minutes
- No cost
- Strategy Meeting30 minutes
- $50
- Strategy Meeting1 hour
- $95
- Essay & Resume EditingUnlimited revisions
- $350
For comparison
Traditional law school consulting packages can cost $2,250–$10,750+ and often limit support to 1–10 applications. Unlike those packages, my services are available à la carte — so you only pay for the support you actually need, for as many schools as you apply to.
Complimentary email support for quick questions is included with every engagement.
Honest words from a client
"Because Sydney has recently taken the LSAT and is now a law student, she truly understands what the journey to law school looks like and how to best guide you. She is an incredible tutor and a supportive mentor, helping me identify and correct my mistakes while offering clear, effective strategies to approach each question with confidence. After months of studying with little improvement, I saw a 7-point increase in my score within just one month of working with her. Among all the law school admissions resources available, I chose Sydney for her affordability and, more importantly, her genuine commitment to supporting her students with kindness and accessibility."
— Sophie
Let's talk about your goals
Start with a free 30-minute consultation. Book a time on my calendar, or reach out directly — I'm happy to answer quick questions by email or text.
- Phone
- (919) 762-6118
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