Tutoring strengthens foundational understanding and builds analytical skills so students can achieve the best possible results. 

Coaching refines how a student's authentic voice and ideas shine through in college essays, competition essays, and capstone projects within the framework of their overall application strategy and in partnership with any admissions counselors or other educators.

Completely tailored. Dr. Benson designs her bespoke approach around each student's learning style, strengths, and academic objectives, incorporating any insights from their admissions counselor or other educators to align their progress with their broader application strategy.

Dr. Benson learns about your student's strengths, goals, and challenges while you share relevant context: deadlines, academic structure, and existing support systems. This allows her to design a comprehensive strategy that complements, rather than contradicts, your student's admissions counselor. It's also your chance to ask questions and assess fit.

High school students (grades 9–12), college-bound applicants preparing for admissions, and college students navigating rigorous coursework or internship and program applications.

Standard sessions are one hour, but 90-minute blocks are available. Sessions can be scheduled multiple times per week based on your student's goals and timeline.

She helps students identify contests that showcase their unique perspective and application goals, then refines their essays to tell an authentic, compelling story that stands out to judges.

Dr. Benson's students have gained admission to highly selective institutions including Yale, UC Berkeley, Tufts, and the Claremont Colleges. Her partnership with admissions counselors ensures her coaching strengthens their broader strategy.

Timeline varies based on the student's study strategies, exam familiarity, and content connection. A consultation is the best way to assess the right timeline for your student.

It depends on where the student is in the process: brainstorming ideas, drafting an outline, or polishing a final version. Dr. Benson can guide from the beginning or jump in at any stage. A consultation allows her to recommend a realistic timeline.

Dr. Benson helps students craft personal narratives that resonate with selective admissions committees. Through multiple revisions, she refines clarity, helps students find their unique voice, showcase their authenticity, and ensures the essay works in concert with the context of the student's overall candidacy.