"Deborah helped us more in one hour than the weeks of work my daughter and I did on our own."

-- Pam, Burlingame, CA

     

A former member of the Stanford University undergraduate admission team, Deborah Claymon combines an insider's knowledge of college admission with the writing and editing expertise of a professional journalist and writing teacher. She helps students with any credentials achieve admission at their top college choices.

A mother of two, Deborah appreciates the whole family’s needs, and leads parents through the college process with minimal anxiety. Deborah works one-on-one with her students. She tailors her guidance to each student’s unique needs, helps them put their best self on paper and personally directs all application content.

As a journalist, Deborah has worked for the New York Times, San Jose Mercury News and other publications, and was a managing editor for CNBC television. Deborah has also taught writing at the high school level.

Deborah holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Stanford University and a Master's degree in English from Northwestern University. She is an appointed member of the Board of Directors of the Stanford Alumni Association.