Illustration of a small stack of paper with a single orange line beneath it
Contact

Let’s begin with a conversation

Whether your student is still discovering their interests, beginning the application, or working through an essay draft, I would be glad to hear where they are in the process.

There is no cost and no obligation attached to a first conversation, and sometimes the honest answer is that you do not need me yet.

Tell me where you are

We reply within one business day. Rather talk? (202) 873-4525

Or reach me directly

Three ways to get in touch

Book a time

Pick a slot for a 30-minute conversation if you already know you want to talk.

Schedule a Conversation

Email

Sofia Blake · Studio SB Coaching

sofiablakecoaching@gmail.com

Phone

(202) 873-4525

If nobody picks up it is usually because a session is running. Leave a message and it gets returned.

What happens next

Three steps, and none of them is a sales call

  1. You write

    A few lines is plenty. The student’s year in school, what is going on, and what feels stuck.

  2. I reply

    Within one business day, with a straight read on whether this is something I can genuinely help with.

  3. We talk

    A real conversation about where you are — no cost, no obligation, no pressure.

Hours

  • Monday: 9am–6pm
  • Tuesday: 1pm–5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am–5pm
  • Thursday: 9am–5pm
  • Friday: 9am–5pm
  • Saturday: 10am–2pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Based in Bethesda, Maryland, working with students across the United States and the United Kingdom. Sessions run on Zoom, so time zone is a scheduling question rather than an obstacle. Messages sent outside these hours are answered on the next business day.