Learn How To Create College Applications That Stand Out
Navigate the College Application Process Stress-Free While Building Essential Life Skills for Success.
It shouldn't be this way...
Navigating the college application process can feel like an uphill battle, and it’s no surprise that so many parents and teens find themselves stressed and overwhelmed by the process. But why exactly do these challenges exist?
For starters, the landscape of college admissions has changed dramatically over the years. The criteria and expectations are different, often more demanding, and many parents find themselves unfamiliar with the current requirements. This lack of familiarity can lead to confusion as they try to support their teens.
Moreover, the sheer volume of choices—types of schools, programs, application methods—can be daunting. Parents are tasked with helping their teens sift through endless options, all while juggling their own hectic schedules. Between work, other family responsibilities, and personal obligations, it can feel like there's never enough time to adequately dedicate to such a critical task.
Adding to this is the emotional complexity; parents want to ensure their teen is happy and set up for success, yet the fear of making the wrong choice can be paralyzing. It’s a balancing act of providing guidance while empowering teens to take ownership of their future, which can be emotionally exhausting.
This swirl of logistical, emotional, and knowledge-based challenges creates the perfect storm of stress and uncertainty, leaving many parents feeling alone and unprepared to effectively tackle this journey.
Hi, I'm Tasneem
As a parent, my foremost priority is ensuring the best for my children, and I know that many of you share this same dedication. In today's fast-paced world, balancing work, caring for other children or loved ones, and managing a household leaves little time to navigate the intricate college application process. It's been years since some of us were students ourselves, and for others, this journey is completely new territory.
I’m here to offer guidance, valuable insights, and support to help you and your teen confidently navigate this journey. With over a decade of experience working with teens and families and as a former application reader at a top Canadian university, I have deep knowledge of Canadian and American college application processes.
Together, let's transform this daunting task into a seamless, exciting, and rewarding experience, paving the way for your teen's bright and successful future.
Is this you?
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Uncertain About Your Teen’s Future?
Worried Your Teen Won’t Stand Out?
Don’t Know Where To Start?
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Wouldn't It Be GREAT If You Could Finally
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Guide Your Teen’s Future
Empower your teen to confidently navigate their educational path. Our program offers essential tools and strategies for success in a competitive environment, laying the foundation for a fulfilling future.
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Unleash Your Teen’s Unique Strengths
Unlock your teen's potential by nurturing their talents. Our program fosters individuality, boosting confidence and helping them stand out. Encourage growth, and watch their strengths turn into achievements.
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Create Excitement in Your Teen
Imagine your teen waking up excited to explore their unique journey. With the right guidance, they can unlock their potential, turning dreams into goals and boosting their confidence for life's next big steps.
Here's what happened
Meet Sinan, a Grade 12 student from Washington, DC, who felt the mounting pressure of pursuing STEM-related studies simply because he excelled in sciences and mathematics. However, deep down, Sinan wasn't ready to commit to a particular field, uncertain about his passion for these subjects.
Through our College Application Bootcamp, Sinan discovered a newfound excitement about his diverse interests, from economics to psychology. This revelation opened his eyes to the fascinating intersections between his varied passions.
Empowered with clarity and confidence, Sinan applied to Liberal Arts Programs and is now thriving at Pomona College in California, where he's exploring a multitude of disciplines with enthusiasm and curiosity.
Imagine a world where
Your teen confidently navigates their college applications, armed with personalized guidance and clarity about their academic passions. Picture them crafting compelling essays that capture their unique story, standing out to admissions committees at their dream schools.
Envision the stress of the application process melting away as your teen navigates their path with clarity and confidence. See your teen unlocking their potential, transforming uncertainties into exciting academic and career pathways, while you enjoy the peace of mind that comes with seeing them on a path to success and fulfillment.
Introducing
College Application Bootcamp
a comprehensive 3 or 6-month coaching program for Gr. 11 & 12 teens, designed to demystify the college application process for high school students applying to college. Tailored to address the unique challenges students face, this program equips your teen with the tools and confidence needed to navigate applications, essays, and interviews with ease, ensuring they stand out and achieve their academic ambitions.
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Discover Your Path
Through the Strong Interest Inventory® Assessment, teens will gain clarity on their true interests and how these align with prospective college majors. This insight will form the backbone of their college application strategy, helping them make informed decisions about their future educational journey.
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Choose the Right Colleges
Get personalized advice on discerning the ideal colleges by evaluating factors such as location, campus culture, academics, and potential career paths. By understanding what makes each college a right fit, teens can confidently apply to institutions where they will thrive both personally and academically, paving the way for a fulfilling college experience and future career.
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Write to Impress
Our Hands-On support in brainstorming, reviewing, and editing essays ensures that teens create standout pieces that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. These essays will reflect their true potential, captivating admission panels and increasing chances of acceptance.
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Develop Life Skills
Teens are equipped with essential life skills that go beyond the classroom, fostering critical thinking, effective communication, time management, and self-discipline. Through personalized coaching, teens will develop self-awareness and adaptability, empowering them to handle the challenges of academic life and future endeavors with confidence and resilience.
Founder & CEO Tasneem Damji Coaching
Tasneem has spent over 10 years supporting families worldwide in navigating the college application process. With her focus on the teen’s interests and learning styles, she’s helped redefine the way teens apply to college—from pressure and stress to ease and excitement.
And...
Reader at The University of British Columbia: Reviewed applications to select promising candidates.
Knowledgeable in Canadian and American college applications: Expert guidance on diverse college systems and processes.
High School Teacher at an International School: Worked with diverse students, fostering their growth and self-expression.
Guest speaker on radio and podcasts: Shares insights and advice to a broad audience.
Parent of a high school teen: Offers a genuine, relatable perspective from personal experience
What exactly will I get?
Glad you asked!
Here’s what the program includes
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12 Coaching Sessions
With our College Application Bootcamp, teens receive tailored support designed to illuminate their educational journey. Here’s what this coaching program includes:
One-on-One Sessions: Each teen receives personalized attention through one-on-one coaching sessions, ensuring their unique needs and college goals are prioritized.
Application Strategy Development: Together, we craft a strategic plan, identifying target schools, application timelines, and critical milestones to ease the application burden.
Essay Review and Feedback: Our experts provide in-depth feedback on college essays, helping teens articulate their stories compellingly and authentically.
Continuous Support and Motivation: Throughout the process, teens are supported and motivated, helping them stay on track and reduce stress.
Parental Support
Joining the College Application Bootcamp provides parents with invaluable resources and support to guide their teen’s college application journey effectively:
Guidance Sessions: Participate in interactive sessions designed to demystify the college application process and equip you with the knowledge to assist your teen.
Monthly email updates: Receive personalized monthly emails detailing your teen's progress at each stage of the college application process. These updates will include insights into their strengths, areas of improvement, upcoming deadlines, and actionable steps to keep your teen on track.
Resource Toolkit
When you join the College Application Bootcamp, you'll gain access to a comprehensive toolkit designed to support both students and parents through the college application journey:
Online Tools: Effortlessly monitor application milestones, deadlines, and progress to stay organized and stress-free throughout the college application process.
Sample College Application Essays: Explore exemplary essays to understand what makes a compelling college application stand out.
Scholarship Resources: Discover a curated list of scholarship opportunities to help finance your teen's education, easing financial concerns.
4 Final Essays
Our College Application Bootcamp includes comprehensive essay support designed to help your teen craft personal narratives that captivate college admissions committees. Each support element is designed to not only enhance your teen’s writing skills but also boost their confidence as they work through their application essays.
Personalized Essay Guidance: One-on-one sessions to brainstorm and develop essay topics that reflect your teen's unique voice and experiences.
Draft Reviews and Feedback: Detailed feedback on drafts to refine structure, clarity, and impact, ensuring each essay makes a memorable impression.
Editing and Proofreading Services: Professional editing to perfect grammar, style, coherence, and length, ensuring the final draft is polished and compelling.
Inspiration and Examples: Access to successful essay samples for inspiration and new perspectives on essay writing strategies.
Wait there's more
Time Management Toolkit
Equip your teen with essential time management tools and techniques, including planners and stress-reduction strategies, to balance application tasks and senior-year commitments efficiently.
Confidence-Boosting Communication Guide
This guide offers strategies, including active listening and body language tips, to help teens confidently express themselves across various settings.
The Student Story Playbook
A guide to help teens identify and share stories from their lives to use in college application and interviews
Positive Mindset Masterclass
This online masterclass provides mindset techniques for resilience and optimism, teaching goal setting, overcoming setbacks, and maintaining positivity to instill a can-do attitude for future academic and professional success.
Everything You'll Get
12 Coaching Sessions
Parental Support
Resource Toolkit
4 Final Essays
Time Management Toolkit
Confidence-Boosting Communication Guide
The Student Story Playbook
Positive Mindset Masterclass
Total Value = $5,500 Cdn.
(pay in full or 3 equal monthly installments of $1,833.33 for 3-month program or pay in full or 6 equal monthly installments of $916.67 for 6-month program)
What Previous Clients Said
Transformational!
Working with Tasneem on my college applications has been transformational. I now know what colleges I want to apply to, what colleges are looking for, how to complete the Common Application, how to get a recommendation letter, how to write an essay that stands out, and what career path I want to pursue. I am forever grateful to Tasneem for her expertise, insight, and support. Because of Tasneem’s coaching, I want to be part of the change I want to see in the world - as a high school teacher, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and a person of color.
NATALIE L., Gr. 11 student
HUGE load off...
Having Tasneem work with my daughter has been a HUGE load off of our shoulders - it was one less thing to worry about and so reassuring I knew we were headed in the right direction with Tasneem’s knowledge and expertise in what universities are looking for and her ability to ensure my daughter’s application reflected who she is. In the process, my daughter learned some important life skills.
G.C., Gr. 12 parent
FAQs
What is coaching?
Coaching is a great way to share your dreams, no matter how scary they may feel, without any judgment, but unconditional support and encouragement. Coaching allows you to bounce ideas off of someone who can help you achieve the goals you’ve set out for yourself and help you see things from a different perspective in order to explore possibilities. Coaching allows you to get to your destination quicker (than if you did it on your own) and with clarity.
What does a coaching session with Tasneem look like?
We will connect for an hour to talk about you. I will ask you some questions that get you to think deeper about your goals and create your future the way you want it to look like. I will share stories from my own experience and those of teens I have coached over the years to inspire you. I will make connections with what you have said and how you feel — that you will not notice on your own. I will always support you in moving forward — I will show up 100%.
How can I make a strong college application?
Know what colleges are looking for and show them who you are beyond grades and test scores.