1:1 Ask Me Anything: College Advisory Session

Applying to college doesn’t have to be backbreaking.

There’s nothing quite as dynamic and anxiety-provoking as the college admissions process. From testing to affordability, you are likely to have more questions than answers.

So bring your list to this special advisory session with unCommon Apps. Based on our work with students from an array of high schools and geographic locations, we are ready to answer your questions on majors, the timeline for applying, the dynamics of highly selective colleges and universities, and test-optional admissions.

By the end of the hour, you will be better equipped to organize and manage what’s ahead for your prospective applicant.

Working with unCommon Apps ensures that teens have the skills and perspective necessary to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. We create products and curriculum geared toward enhancing academic mastery and make sure teenagers are clearly directed in the process of finding the right school, college, and career. We’re there to help them research, apply, and interview.

We respect and relate to the student. unCommon Apps’ college counseling services evolved from classroom and one-on-one experiences with teenagers. Given the magnitude of investment required, as well as the degree of uncertainty and anxiety often associated with the process, we developed a reputation for respecting the needs of each student and family.

We provide a full spectrum of services. We have worked with numerous families to create a college list, plan college road trips, and assess fit, understanding the students’ needs, interests, and personality. We coach the student through the process, paying particular attention to standardized test selection, essay development, and early application decisions.

About Us

Nina Berler advises high school students and their families, focusing on how applicants can differentiate themselves in the admissions process. She also counsels families regarding independent schools and other K-12 options. Nina particularly enjoys working one-on-one with students to help them improve their persuasive writing and interviewing and has created ebooks to boost those skills.

Previously, Nina was college counselor and curriculum consultant at The Hudson School in Hoboken, New Jersey. She has also advised educational startups. Prior to transitioning to K-12 education, Nina directed the Executive Education business for KPMG.

Nina has an AB with Honors from Brown University and an MBA from the Stern School of Business, New York University. She holds a Certificate with Distinction in College Counseling from UCLA Extension. Nina is a Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Her blogs and articles have appeared in forbes.com, Parentology and College Confidential.