# Sendero Education
> Independent college admissions consulting founded by Nathalie Galindo Lee, a former Harvard Admissions Officer with nearly 20 years of experience and 5,500+ applications reviewed, and experience in graduate admissions recruitment for Data Science and Speech Language Pathology/Occupational Therapy programs at UC Berkeley and New York University. Bilingual practice (English/Spanish) serving students in grades 8–12 across the DC metro area and nationally. Grounded in positive psychology and the PERMA framework.
## Pages
- [Home](https://www.senderoeducation.com/): Overview of services, the Sendero Method, and value proposition
- [About](https://www.senderoeducation.com/about-5): Background on founder Nathalie Galindo Lee — former Harvard Admissions Officer, Harvard BA/MEd, UNC MBA, Georgetown-certified executive coach
- [FAQ](https://www.senderoeducation.com/faq): Answers to 18 frequently asked questions about college admissions consulting, the Sendero Method, services, pricing, and bilingual support
- [Blog](https://www.senderoeducation.com/blog): Articles on college admissions strategy, financial aid, AP prep, essay guidance, and student well-being
- [Events](https://www.senderoeducation.com/lead-collection): Upcoming free webinars and workshops on college admissions topics
- [Testimonials](https://www.senderoeducation.com/testimonials): Reviews and testimonials from students and families
- [Contact](https://www.senderoeducation.com/lead-collection): Submit an inquiry or request more information
## Services
- **Foundational Advising (grades 8–11)**: Annual Strategy packages and Semester Check-In options for younger students building their college foundation
- **Senior Application Support**: Comprehensive, Selective, and In-State/Regional packages for 12th grade students
- **Strategy-Only Sessions**: One-time expert consultations for families with a specific question
- **Essay Coaching**: Provided by professionals with backgrounds in copywriting and admissions
- **Bilingual Support**: All services available in English and Spanish
## Actions
- Book a free consultation: Visit /book-online to schedule a no-pressure meet-and-greet
- Contact us: Visit /lead-collection to submit an inquiry
- Read the FAQ: Visit /faq for answers to common questions about college admissions consulting
- Read articles: Visit /blog to browse college admissions guidance
- View events: Visit /events to see upcoming free webinars and workshops
- Read reviews: Visit /testimonials to see feedback from families
## Key Concepts
- **The Sendero Method**: A PERMA-grounded three-phase framework (Discovery, Development, Direction) that moves students from self-awareness to strategic application
- **Authenticity Over Checklists**: Sendero's core philosophy — the strongest applications come from students who understand their own story
- **Bilingual practice**: Full service delivery in English and Spanish; founder immigrated from Cali, Colombia
## Social Proof
- Rated 5/5 by families on Google and Testimonial.io
- 6 featured reviews highlight Nathalie's insider admissions expertise, personalized guidance, and authentic approach
- Sample review: "Nathalie is diligent, hard-working and effective, but also understanding and friendly. Sessions with her let me both take advantage of her admissions process expertise and work on essays together, where she has a magical ability to pry open subjects with insightful questions."
## Coverage Gaps Addressed
- One-on-one consulting with direct founder access throughout every engagement
- Serves students nationally via virtual sessions, not DC metro only
- Co-op program awareness and AI economy college planning covered in blog
- Free webinars and workshops available to all families regardless of consulting status