College paths designed, not discovered

Strategic guidance for ambitious, thoughtful students
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You don't want your student at a college that looks good on paper but doesn't actually fit. You want them somewhere that aligns with who they are and what they need.
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Size, location, and major are the easy part of fit. I help students dig into what they want from four years and pressure-test whether a college delivers it.

Impact

What success looks like

Great fit colleges discovered

Schools selected and deeply researched for fit and experience alignment

Confidence boosted

Your student embraces their multiple interests as a strength, even a superpower

Organization not overwhelm

Templates, systems and tools that help to keep your family aware and on track

Happy family dinners

I'll nudge and plan ahead so that you can (mostly) stay parent, not taskmaster

Guidance when you need it

Ongoing guidance for decisions that matter, from activity to college selection

Financial realism baked in

A college list aligned to your family's financial reality from its inception

Direction without dead ends

Clarity around next steps and a résumé developed over time with intention

Strategic and student-centered

As a designer and user researcher, I specialized in identifying needs and prototyping solutions. I've adapted these methods to college admissions.

‍We start with values and goals - clarifying what drives your student and what they're actually good at. This becomes our foundation.

‍Then deep research - mapping specific classes, research, internships, and activities to reveal where your student's interests align with each college's strengths and values.

‍Finally, applications - I guide your student as they tell their story with authenticity and craft. We're articulating genuine alignment, not manufacturing it.
About me
About me
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testimonials

Don’t take my word for it

Jackie G.
UCLA (REGENTS)
Working with Ringae made a huge difference in my application process. She helped me improve my essays significantly and present my experiences in a way that felt authentic and strong. One of the most valuable parts was how personalized her guidance was. She really took the time to understand my background and push me to tell my story with confidence. She was also there for me emotionally during a very stressful time, always patient, encouraging, and supportive when I felt overwhelmed.
Joanna W.
UC San diego
Extremely supportive and always ready to help me throughout my college application journey. When I was lost and overwhelmed by how to start, Ringae guided me step by step with recommendations and referrals to fly-in programs, college essay guides, and more! Everything was very well organized, and I loved having a personalized document with our meeting notes and a clear action plan that made the process much more manageable.
Laura C.
uc san diego
Ringae was extremely helpful in every stage of my application process. I had no idea what I wanted in a college and Ringae supported me in cultivating a list of fitting schools and she supported me while applying to said schools. She helped me research specific schools that aligned with my major, goals, and needs. Ringae is very detail oriented and has been instrumental in helping me stay organized during my application process. My initial path to college was confusing but thanks to Ringae, I found my way. Go Tritons!
Troy V.
uc IRVINE
Working with Ringae was a wonderful experience. Her help got me into 6/7 UCs that I applied to, but most importantly, into my dream college. Although her work ethic was tough, I understood it was to tell me that I was capable of doing more than I could imagine. She pushed me far more than any of my teachers have done, which improved my writing skills tremendously. The effort that she put into reviewing my application was the main reason I was able to get my application done on time and drastically improved.

Let's design your student's college journey with intention.

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