Welcome to HB Education Solutions
Submit Winning College Applications with Confidence!
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Undergraduate Programs (BA, BSc, BBA, BFA, Dual BA Programs)
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Graduate School Programs (LLM, MBA, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
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About
As a graduate of Ivy League and Top Tier universities and graduate programs, Sheila knows what it takes to stand out in the highly competitive landscape of college admissions.
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With close to 30 years of experience in education, from lead IB core teacher to senior administrator, from respected test prep tutor to expert college counselor, Sheila successfully guides students as they navigate the transition from high school to university and beyond to career-defining graduate programs.
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Sheila focuses students’ attention on balancing the workload as they strive for high GPAs, competitive standardized test scores, and a depth of commitment to their areas of passion. She takes pride in coaching students as they craft winning personal statements that are both authentic and compelling.
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Holistic in her approach, Sheila encourages confident learners, believing in each student's capacity to succeed and reach their potential - always an enthusiastic cheerleader as they embark on new academic journeys!
Services: a la carte or comprehensive packages
Building the College List
With thousands of options, knowing where to begin can be daunting! But whether you know exactly what you want to major in or you are still undecided, together we will work on building a list of options that reflects who you are, what is important to you socially and academically, how you wish to study, and where you wish to study.
Curating Essays, Resumes & Portfolios
Whether you need help with the Common App Essay, the UCAS Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays, or Artist Statements, together we will demystify the prompts and craft winning stories that authentically demonstrate growth, reflect creative engagement, and highlight your impact and initiatives.
Additional Expertise:
Artist Statements, Resumes/CV
& Portfolio Review
Holistic Application Review
With so many moving parts, the details of any application can be overwhelming! Together, we will strategize priorities for completing each section, help you stand out with a strong activities resume, analyze what it really means to go test-optional, and complete your applications ahead of the deadlines!
I really just wanted to thank you for all of your help over the past couple years. You’ve been a tremendous help with my college essays. I am so happy with how my essays turned out and they wouldn’t have been anywhere near as good without your guidance.
— Kaitlin S.
I have finally submitted my application!
I really wanted to thank your for your time, patience and kindness throughout the whole process! I really appreciate your help!!!!
Your expertise and advice really matter to me!!!
— Luca S.
Testimonials
I wanted to reach out to let you know that I just received my admission decision ... and I got in!! Thank you so much for all of your help throughout this process, from ACT prep to college essays to everything in between. I know without a doubt that I would not be where I am now had it not been for your guidance. I seriously cannot thank you enough!
— Lily O.
My dream school became my reality thanks to you!!!!! I cannot thank you enough for all of the things you helped me with whether that be with tutoring or just life lessons in general. I really hope we stay in touch during college. Thank you again so much for everything.
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— Sam S.
I appreciate your guidance and assistance, and I could not imagine the college application process without your help, so thank you so much.
— Samantha P.
Thank you for all of your support and encouragement. We couldn't have done it without you!
-- Parent of Griffen C.
Rose got into her top choice. Again, I thank you for your encouragement, patience, and great coaching with Rose. You were a wonderful match.
— Parent of Rose C.
THANK YOU! Stella has thoroughly enjoyed working with you throughout this process. We so appreciate you being a wonderful sounding board for her and helping her along the way. She really values your insight.
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— Parent of Stella S.
Success Stories
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Auburn
Babson College
Boston College
Boston University
Cal Poly (CA Polytechnic)
Carnegie Mellon
Chapman
Clemson
Columbia
Cornell
Cornell (Art, Architecture & Planning)
DePaul
Duke
Emory (Atlanta & Oxford campuses)
Flagler
Fordham
Georgetown
Indiana University
Loyola Marymount
Michigan State
New York University
North Carolina State
Pepperdine University
Princeton
Purdue
San Diego State
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Southern Methodist University
Stanford
University of Arizona
University of California (Berkeley, LA, SB, SC, SD)
University of Chicago
University of Colorado (Boulder)
University of Denver
University of Georgia
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Oregon
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
University of Texas (Austin, A&M)
University of Washington
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest
Williams
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