Find colleges where they'll thrive

A college list grounded in who your student is. Build lists yourself using Waysmith Lists, or work with me one-on-one on the whole college application process.
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two ways to work with waysmith
Same fit-first approach,
two different formats
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working together

1:1 Advising

Building blocks in step formation
For families seeking broader admissions support, I offer one-on-one consulting covering profile development, course selection, list creation, essays, and more.

• Support that adapts to where you are in the process
• 10-hour or Comprehensive packages
• Always student-centered
• Access to Waysmith Lists included
do-it-yourself

Waysmith Lists

Building blocks in step formation
For families who want fit-focused lists they build and refine on their own schedule. Want a second opinion? Book a consult with me from inside the app.

• A guided interview about values, interests and dealbreakers
• Reach, target and likely schools, each with a reason it fits
• Real costs for your family, from net price to merit aid
• Rebuild and refine all year as your student's thinking changes
why i built waysmith lists

A fit-first college list shouldn't be a luxury. With Waysmith Lists, you build yours the way I do one-on-one, starting with who you are. Every match draws on my research into 400+ colleges, from intangibles to hard-to-find facts.

testimonials

Don’t take my word for it

Jackie G.
UCLA (REGENTS)
Working with Ringae made a huge difference in my application process. She helped me improve my essays significantly and present my experiences in a way that felt authentic and strong. One of the most valuable parts was how personalized her guidance was. She really took the time to understand my background and push me to tell my story with confidence. She was also there for me emotionally during a very stressful time, always patient, encouraging, and supportive when I felt overwhelmed.
Joanna W.
UC San diego
Extremely supportive and always ready to help me throughout my college application journey. When I was lost and overwhelmed by how to start, Ringae guided me step by step with recommendations and referrals to fly-in programs, college essay guides, and more! Everything was very well organized, and I loved having a personalized document with our meeting notes and a clear action plan that made the process much more manageable.
Laura C.
uc san diego
Ringae was extremely helpful in every stage of my application process. I had no idea what I wanted in a college and Ringae supported me in cultivating a list of fitting schools and she supported me while applying to said schools. She helped me research specific schools that aligned with my major, goals, and needs. Ringae is very detail oriented and has been instrumental in helping me stay organized during my application process. My initial path to college was confusing but thanks to Ringae, I found my way. Go Tritons!
Troy V.
uc IRVINE
Working with Ringae was a wonderful experience. Her help got me into 6/7 UCs that I applied to, but most importantly, into my dream college. Although her work ethic was tough, I understood it was to tell me that I was capable of doing more than I could imagine. She pushed me far more than any of my teachers have done, which improved my writing skills tremendously. The effort that she put into reviewing my application was the main reason I was able to get my application done on time and drastically improved.