One coordinated plan
Grades, testing, writing and deadlines are considered together, not managed in separate silos.
Thoughtful guidance,
at every step.
Virtual support for students preparing for high school, boarding school, and college. Dr. Sabrina Ismailer brings academic support, test preparation and application guidance together in a plan shaped around each student’s goals, strengths and schedule.
1:1individualized support
15+years of experience
Flexiblesupport as needs change
Dr. Sabrina IsmailerEducational & School Psychology
01 Know the whole student
02 Adapt the plan
03 Stay through the process
Coordinated guidance for
College PlanningSchool AdmissionsTest Prep & Academics
One person who knows the whole student
The pieces work better
when they work together.
Sabrina connects academic performance, testing, essays, applications and deadlines rather than treating each as a separate assignment. She works directly with each student over time, so the plan can evolve as their goals, schedule and needs change.
Support that adjusts
Some students need weekly direction; others need more frequent check-ins during testing or applications.
Direct communication
Families and students work with Sabrina herself throughout the process.
What support can look like
Different stages.
A plan that fits.
These are examples, not fixed packages. The starting point, pace and level of support are shaped around the individual student.
Preparing for boarding school
A sixth- or seventh-grade student builds stronger academic habits while preparing for future boarding school testing and applications.
Beginning the college plan
A ninth-grade student starts connecting academics, testing, activities and future goals before deadlines create pressure.
Keeping every piece moving
An older student coordinates test dates, essays, applications and deadlines with one person who understands the full picture.
Individualized student support
Four ways Sabrina
can support the journey.
The mix and frequency of support depend on the student. A plan may begin with one priority and expand or shift as testing, schoolwork and applications evolve.
Essays written with the student
Sabrina helps students identify meaningful stories, develop their ideas and revise their writing in their own voice. She personally guides the editing process from early thinking through the final draft.
A flexible process
Start with a conversation.
Build what your student needs.
Introductory conversation
A brief 15–20 minute conversation helps Sabrina understand what the family is navigating and whether the fit feels right.
A tailored starting plan
Sabrina recommends priorities, timing and an initial cadence based on the student’s immediate needs and longer-term goals.
Ongoing, evolving support
The plan changes with the student—especially as testing dates, school demands and application deadlines approach.
About Sabrina
Professional expertise.
Lasting relationships.
Sabrina combines advanced training in education and learning with years of direct experience supporting students through academics, testing and admissions.
Her background includes assessment development, teaching undergraduate and graduate child development courses, supervising doctoral trainees, and guiding students through complex academic and application decisions. Working virtually allows her to remain closely involved as students move through different schools, grade levels and milestones.
B.A.
EnglishUndergraduate foundation
M.S.
Educational PsychologyFordham University
M.S.
School PsychologySt. John’s University
Psy.D.
School PsychologySt. John’s University
*Member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling
More about Sabrina
Virtual by design
More than a decade supporting students remotely.
Relationships that last
Many students work with Sabrina across multiple years. That continuity helps her understand how they learn, where they need support and how their goals are changing.
Outside of work
Sabrina is a self-described homebody who loves spending time with her family, supporting her boys’ interests in hockey and fishing, taking walks with their dog, Rocket, and settling in with a good nonfiction or historical fiction book.
Practical guidance
Helpful answers
before we begin.
Clear starting points for families considering boarding school, college planning or individualized academic support.