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Unlock a Clear, Strategic Path to College Acceptance
Turn confusion into confidence with step-by-step guides to competitive college applications
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"The information is clear, strategic, and actually actionable—none of the vague, but expensive, advice we’ve gotten elsewhere. For the first time, I feel like we have a real roadmap and understand how admissions decisions are made. This should cost more than it does."
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- Mom of a student admitted to University of Virginia
"We didn’t realize how much strategy went into the application until we took this course. Laura gives insider advice you just can’t find in a Google search. My son’s application went from 'generic smart kid' to a compelling, cohesive story — and he ended up getting into his top-choice school with a scholarship. I recommend this to every parent I know."
– Dad of a student admitted to USC
Quick Wins to Immediately Upgrade Your App
The Extracurricular Playbook
A must-have guide for students who want to turn everyday activities into application gold. This playbook breaks down what admissions officers actually look for in extracurriculars, shows real before-and-after examples of strong activity descriptions, and gives you the tools to build a strategic, impactful list. Includes a high-impact action word bank, a personalized strategy worksheet, and proven tips from behind closed doors.
$47.00 USD
How to Stand Out as an Engineering Applicant
Applying to college as an engineering major? This insider guide reveals what top schools really look for—from coursework and extracurricular strategy to essay tips and common mistakes to avoid. Includes a curated list of 15 top summer programs and real examples of strong activity descriptions. Perfect for students who want to build a standout STEM application.
$25.00 USD
How to Stand Out as a Business Applicant
A strong business application is about more than just grades. This guide provides proven strategies to help your child highlight key strengths—like leadership, strategic thinking, and initiative—that top business schools are looking for. Written after evaluating thousands of competitive business applications, this guide cuts through the noise to focus on what you need to know.
$25.00 USD
The Complete College Admissions Strategy Course
I've taken 20 years of behind-the-scenes admissions expertise and built a course that hands you the real strategies, secrets, and shortcuts that have helped thousands of students get into their dream schools — and now, it's here for you, and trusted by families all around the world.
Inside The Unlocked Application Strategy, you'll get:
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✅ The truth about how admissions decisions are made — and how you can work the system to your advantage
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âś… A proven blueprint to build a standout application that grabs attention (and wins acceptances)
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✅ Tactical strategies that work at every level — from the Ivy League to your local state university
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✅ The critical mistakes that sabotage even strong students — and how to avoid them completely
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✅ Straightforward, actionable steps — no guesswork, no wasted time, no wondering "what now?"
Application Starter Kit
New to the college admissions process?
Start here with free tools that give you clarity, structure, and confidence.
FREEÂ Application Roadmap
Get clear guidance on what to do - and when - with my free College Application Roadmap. This step-by-step guide supports both students and their families, and helps you stay organized, reduce stress, and confidently navigate the application process.
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FREE Financial Aid Negotiation Email Template
Not sure how to ask a college for money? This free email template takes the guesswork out of it. use my proven script to request a review of your aid package, and increase your chances of getting more support.
"As a first-time parent going through the college process, I was completely overwhelmed. Laura’s course broke everything down into steps that actually made sense — from timelines to essay strategy. My daughter got into several of her top choices, and I felt like I could actually support her without second-guessing everything. Worth every penny — and so much more affordable than the private counselors we looked at."
– Michelle R., mom of a high school senior in Illinois
🔓 Meet Laura – 20-Year Insider, Trusted by Thousands of Families
I’ve spent the last two decades on the inside of college admissions—reading applications, leading one of the largest private admissions consulting teams in the world, and helping thousands of students get into their dream schools.
But here’s what matters most:
I created College Admissions Unlocked because families deserve expert guidance without the $5,000 price tag or endless stress.
With a College Counseling Certificate from UCLA and experience alongside top admissions professionals, I know what works—and what doesn’t—behind closed doors.
These resources are built to help your family:
✔️ Maximize extracurriculars with purpose
✔️ Understand how strategy shapes admissions outcomes
✔️ Craft powerful, authentic essays
✔️ Submit standout applications—without burnout
If you’re looking for clarity, confidence, and a plan that actually works—you’re in the right place.
Let’s unlock the process, together.
