Strategic college counseling that combines personalized application strategy, essay coaching, SAT/ACT prep, and research placement — helping students earn acceptances to Stanford, MIT, Duke, Georgia Tech, and more.
Every service is tailored to your student's unique strengths, goals, and timeline.
End-to-end application strategy — school selection, essay brainstorming and editing, activity list optimization, recommendation strategy, and interview preparation.
Explore Application Support →Diagnostic-driven test prep with personalized study plans, content review, strategy coaching, and full-length practice tests. Average improvement: 180+ points.
Explore SAT & ACT Prep →Strategic course selection that maximizes GPA impact and demonstrates academic rigor for target colleges — from 9th grade through senior year planning.
Explore AP Course Guidance →Connect with meaningful research opportunities at universities, build genuine academic credentials, and stand out in applications to top-tier schools.
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Founder of Clear Edge Counseling and CEO of Khyren, Shenba combines deep admissions expertise with the analytical rigor of an MBA and CFA. She treats every student's journey as both personal and strategic — finding the narrative that makes each application unforgettable.
Unlike large counseling firms that take on hundreds of clients, Clear Edge limits caseloads so every student gets the dedicated attention, responsiveness, and personalized strategy they deserve.
A clear, structured process from first meeting to acceptance letter.
We learn about your student's goals, academic profile, and timeline.
Personalized strategy — school list, test timeline, essay topics, and milestones.
Weekly check-ins, essay reviews, mock interviews, and ongoing deadline management.
Compare offers, negotiate financial aid, and celebrate your student's success.
Hear from parents and students who worked with Clear Edge.
"Shenba transformed our son's application from good to extraordinary. He got into Duke with a $30K/year merit scholarship. The ROI is immeasurable."
"The SAT prep program raised my score by 210 points. More importantly, Shenba helped me find my voice for essays and discover schools I never knew existed."
"As busy Bay Area parents, we needed someone who could manage the entire process. Clear Edge delivered beyond expectations — organized, responsive, and deeply caring."
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