About

My Approach

At Frances Advisors, I adapted the Oxford tutorial model to the American high school and college admissions landscape. That means every student works one-on-one with me in a dialogue-driven process designed to sharpen their thinking, refine their writing, and help them grow as both scholars and individuals.

My approach is:

  • Personalized: Every student is different, and we tailor mentorship to their unique goals, strengths, and interests.

  • Rigorous: I set the highest academic expectations, pushing students toward clarity, discipline, and intellectual depth.

  • Holistic: I focus on more than test scores or applications, helping students develop confidence, independence, and their authentic voice.

  • Hands-On: I work closely with both students and families, ensuring mentorship is consistent, structured, and deeply supportive.

This method is not about quick fixes or shortcuts. It’s about cultivating the habits of mind that lead to lifelong academic and personal success.

Founded by a Yale English graduate

Charlotte founded Frances Advisors on the belief that the best education happens through meaningful, one-on-one mentorship. A graduate of Yale University with distinction in English, she combines scholarly rigor with a deep commitment to getting to know each student personally, including their strengths, curiosities, and challenges.

Charlotte graduated from Yale University cum laude with an English degree and a concentration in Creative Writing. She received the 2023 and 2024 Elmore Willets Prizes for excellence in writing from the Yale English department. Her journalism has appeared in The Yale Daily News and The Toledo Blade. Her creative work has appeared in the Washington Square Review, the Cincinnati Review, and Modern Poetry in Translation, and has been awarded the Meridian Short Prose and Best Microfiction 2021 prizes. 

Under her mentorship, Frances Advisors students have gone on to attend Yale, Princeton, Chicago, Penn, Duke, and other top universities.

A Note to Families

I know how much is at stake in the college admissions process and how overwhelming it can feel. At Frances Advisors, I see myself not as a tutor, but as a partner. Families trust me because I combine academic rigor with genuine care, guiding students through every stage with clarity, discipline, and encouragement.

Working with Frances Advisors means your student is seen as an individual, mentored as a scholar, and supported as a whole person. My goal is not only to help your student achieve admission to the college where they will thrive, but to ensure they enter those next chapters confident in their voice, their abilities, and their future.