Essential Advising
$149/month
Steady, monthly support for students who want someone to check in with, ask questions, and get feedback as they work.
I'm interested in Essential AdvisingCollege Admissions & Advising
Your future. A clearer path.
One-on-one advising for California high school students applying to the UCs and beyond. I help students plan their college list, write their own strongest essays, and stay on track from junior year through submission, at a price families can manage.
What I offer
Guidance built around each student
Every student’s list, story, and schedule is different. I work with one student at a time, read their drafts closely, and give specific feedback so they can tell their own story clearly.
Ongoing advising
Regular video check-ins, feedback on drafts, and help keeping deadlines on track, month to month or through the whole senior-year season.
Essays and applications
Written feedback on personal statements, supplements, and all four UC Personal Insight Questions, plus a full review before you submit.
Strategy and planning
Building a balanced college list, understanding UC campuses, and planning activities and leadership with purpose.
Ongoing advising
Support through the whole process
Applications go better with steady support than with a last-minute rush. Monthly advising gives students a regular time to plan, ask questions, and get feedback as they work.
Most complete monthly plan
Comprehensive Advising
$299/month
Weekly support for students in the middle of the application season or planning ahead with a lot to organize.
I'm interested in Comprehensive AdvisingSenior Application Package
Pricing to be finalized
Four months of support from August through November of senior year, covering the college list, essays, and a final review before submitting.
Join the interest listIndividual services
Need help with one piece?
One-time reviews and sessions are available for students who want focused help on a specific part of their application.
Single Essay Review
Detailed written feedback on one essay, plus a second look after you revise.
$65
UC PIQ Package
Support on all four UC Personal Insight Questions, from choosing prompts to a final read.
$225
Application Review
A full read of your UC application or Common App before you submit.
$149
College Strategy Session
One focused conversation about your college list, UC campus fit, timelines, and activities.
$85
How advising works
What working together looks like
Five steps from the first call to the final draft, with parents and guardians kept in the loop.
Request a consultation
Send a short email with the student’s grade and what you need help with. No essays or documents needed.
Free 15-minute call
We talk through goals and timelines by video. Parents and guardians are always welcome to join, and I recommend one service that fits.
Agreement and policies
A parent or guardian reviews and signs a short agreement covering the service, price, refunds, and the policies on essays and outcomes.
Getting set up
After payment, I create a private shared folder for drafts that only the student, their parent or guardian, and I can access.
Feedback and check-ins
The student writes, I give clear written feedback and ask questions, and we meet on the schedule your plan includes.
My approach
Honest guidance, in the student’s own voice
I’m Shereen Simonian, a first-year student at UC Berkeley and a recent California high school graduate. I went through the UC application process recently, and I started this service to give students affordable, one-on-one feedback on their own applications.
Students write every word
I give feedback and ask questions. I never write or rewrite essays, and I never log in to application accounts.
No guarantees, ever
No one can promise an admission decision. I focus on helping students present themselves clearly and honestly.
Parents stay informed
Parents and guardians are copied on scheduling and are welcome on any call.
Start with a free 15-minute call
Tell me where the student is in the process, and I’ll suggest what would help most. There’s no obligation to sign up.