About Us

 
MEET OUR TEAM

CHRISTINE LUKSZA-PARAVICINI - Principal
As your college admissions counselor, I will work tirelessly with my team to ensure the best possible outcome for you.  Together, we'll determine which schools fit you best and create a compelling and cohesive application that showcases your talents, academic ability, and personality. Student success, well-being, and happiness are my top priorities.

I have spent my entire career in education and the arts. A graduate of University of Texas at Austin, I hold a BA in Classical Studies and lifetime teaching credentials in English and Latin. I’ve taught high school, middle school, and elementary-aged students at both public and private schools, and my children have attended both public and private schools.  Thus, as a teacher and parent, I have acquired insight into all types of learning environments and how children learn best.  Uniquely qualified to help a wide array of students, I have extensive knowledge about admissions, standardized testing, recruiting, and what colleges really look for in applicants. My years of experience with competitive youth sports has given me a deep understanding of athletic recruiting. As a parent of a Division I soccer standout at Dartmouth, I can show you the strategies, protocols, and secrets of recruiting.  In addition to athletic placement, I have extensive experience placing pre-med students in combined medical and dental programs, and helping aspiring STEM students gain acceptance to competitive engineering programs.  Finally, with my background as a fine art photographer, I can guide you through the numerous requirements for visual and performing arts programs.

The college planning process should be fun.  As a teammate and coach, I strive to empower my students, helping them identify their goals and dreams, and teach them how to present themselves as the dynamic, unique, insightful people they are.

Member: NACAC, HECA, and WACAC

“Dear Christine, 

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your help!!!!  We are beyond thrilled that Gabe has been accepted to Cornell (holy cow!).  He is so excited, and it is absolutely amazing to watch all the hard work and dedication to the application process paying off in spades.  Working with you on this journey has been one of the best decisions we have ever made! We are so grateful for your support and guidance! Thank you a million times over for going above and beyond to support Gabe in so many ways.”   - Heather and Greg, FL

GITA BALIGA-SAVEL - Essay and Academic Coach
Gita’s work experience includes time at a small, liberal arts college as an admissions officer, teaching grades K-8, social justice work, and nonprofit project management.  Currently, she tutors students in writing, organization, and time management, and assists with brainstorming and editing college essays. Working with students is the great joy of her life and providing the tools and encouragement for them to reach and exceed their goals is a big part of that joy. She received her BA in English from Franklin and Marshall College and her MA in Educational Psychology-Counseling from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Gita resides in San Jose, CA and her family includes her son, her daughter, and a pup. When she’s not working, she spends time with her children, writes, walks her dog, hikes, camps, reads, cooks, finds live music, and laughs with dear friends.

CHLOE PARAVICINI - Essay Coach and Marketing Coordinator
Chloe is a senior at Vanderbilt University majoring in Cognitive Science and Political Science. On campus, she is a member of the Women’s Network, Vanderbilt Prison Project, and the Tango Club. Off campus, she loves to surf, cook, hike with her dogs, and do the NYT crossword puzzle.  Chloe specializes in helping students find their voice and highlight their talents. 

NOAH PARAVICINI - Athletic Recruiting Consultant
Noah has a deep understanding of what it takes to be recruited as a Division I athlete, play at a collegiate level while succeeding academically, and pursue a professional career in sports. Noah was a starting midfielder all four years at Dartmouth College and graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Environmental Studies. In 2020, he played for Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship before sustaining a season-ending injury. In 2021, he returned to the USL Championship to play for Charlotte Independence. In 2022, Noah retired from professional soccer after his second ACL injury and is currently working in data science and computer science. He is on call for our student-athletes when they need expert advice on the recruiting process.