Hi! My name is Amanda Wilson, and I'm really glad to have you here! I began APW Academic Advising because each student has a story worth sharing, and at times they need someone to help them discover that story. For three years, I worked with students who had individual learning needs, which involved me meeting each person right where they were rather than having them start from where the textbooks suggested. Earlier in my career, I served as a Writing Assistant, working one-on-one with university students, staying with them as they struggled with a blank page until it eventually began to feel like their own. That is the kind of work that I enjoy most, and it's the reason I'm here.

If you're finding the entire college process overwhelming, then you're not the only one and you've come to the right place. I can understand how noisy this time of year can be—with all the deadlines, the expectations, and everybody telling you what colleges "want to see". My role is to reduce the noise. I'm not going to give you a ready-made template or make you sound like someone you're not. Instead, I'm going to stay with you, ask appropriate questions, and help you produce something genuine, something that truly sounds like yourself, because that's what really makes an impression. Whether you're a junior who's only just beginning to think about college or a senior who's deep into the application process, we'll work together to find out what sort of support is right for you.

That's why every relationship starts with a free, no-pressure 15-minute conversation. No sales pitch; I want to hear about you! Before we ever talk packages or pricing, I want to know about your worries, your goals, and what challenges you may be facing. This process can feel like a lot, and I am here to support you every step of the way.