I limit my practice to a dozen students per graduating class. This allows me to really get to know my students individually, and, in the process, they get to know themselves better. As Alexis M. said, “Ms. Hott is not just there to help her students submit strong applications; she is also there to guide students to discover more about themselves and who they want to be.”

Students, I will never send you videotaped directions on how to complete an assignment. I won’t read your essay in isolation and edit or make written comments–I’ll talk with you face to face about what I see working and what could be tweaked. I won’t do your work for you, but I will guide you to develop the independence and discipline you’ll need to be successful in college.