Toby Rose Independent College Counselor President, Toby Rose's College Prep of Miami, Inc.

Julien Sharp, MS Writing Specialist Life Coach

Toby Rose’s College Prep of Miami, Inc. is proud to offer a service for those students who have the goal of attending the college or university of their dreams. Our College Applications Program is unmatched in the local industry, and includes individualized, regular meetings with Toby and the on-site Writing Specialists to ensure that the often arduous process of applying for college is streamlined, well-planned, and virtually hassle-free. Students may begin working with Toby as early as 8th grade.* During these seemingly-early years, Toby will work with each student, through personalized counseling sessions, to assist in high school course selection, community service projects, and summer programs. 

As the students progress with their high school years, they work, along with their parents together with Toby to select the appropriate colleges and universities that meet each student’s individual needs. This comprehensive program takes students through the entire application process: Essays (please note that in most cases several different essays are required for each application!), a detailed activities list, and letters of recommendation). The essay portion of each application is used as an educational tool, which teaches each student to write more effectively, a skill that is vital for success at the university level. 

A major part of the Applications Program is to obtain assistance in completing scholarship applications and essays required for that process.


The process of selecting, applying for, and gaining acceptance to the school of one’s dreams can be a complex and intimidating process. Toby Rose’s College Prep of Miami, Inc. Applications Program can team with students and their families to streamline the process, making it less complicated, and providing assurance that “Toby’s kids” will be happy at their chosen schools!

 *Middle School Program (Grades 6, 7, & 8) available upon request.
 

Dear Toby,

Ever since I stepped through the door of Toby Rose’s College Prep of Miami, Inc. in the beginning of my sophomore year, you have been not only a college counselor to me, but also another mother figure in my life. You have assisted me with my college applications, with editing and re-editing my essays, with preparing me for interviews, with picking out my high school courses, with providing me the opportunity to work as a student worker in your office where I gained first-hand work experience... But it doesn’t stop there; you have also opened my eyes to everything happening around me, and to all the possibilities in this world.

Every month during our meetings, we would always have meaningful discussions regarding current events and debate our opinions on numerous matters. And, whenever you stumbled upon fascinating findings, you would inform me. In the beginning, most news you brought up invoked a “oh, really?” or “wow, I didn’t know that” from me, and it always bothered me, realizing how little I knew of the world I live in. And so, instinctively, I began watching the news and read newspapers and news magazines more frequently. I can’t even begin to imagine how little I would know if I have never met you. You brought out the curiosity in me. Now, I want to know everything I possibly can about the world and all that’s occurring in it.

I have never really figured out what I wanted to do with my future, with my life. I remember the first time we had a meeting, you asked me “what do you want to do in the future”. My reply was “I’m not sure” while, immediately, my mom replied “most likely something medically related”. Then, I’m not sure what gave it away, but it seems as if you immediately picked up on the fact that what she said wasn’t what I wanted at all. When my mom went to use the restroom, you asked me “you don’t want to be a doctor or anything, do you?” and I replied “no, I might not know what I want to be, but I do know that I DON’T want to be doctor or anything relate.”

From that moment and on, you recommended countless majors for me to look into, and magically convinced my parents that I don’t have to go to medical school to be successful, that there are other options out there for me where I can be happy and STILL be successful—something that even I was beginning to believe was impossible by then. After being told by all my family members and all family friends that the only way I can have a good life is if I become a doctor for all my 15 years, and that the only reason I didn’t want to be one at the moment was because I was too young and I didn’t know what’s good for my future… It really wasn’t easy holding on to what I believed in.

And so, for the first time in my entire life, I felt like someone actually respects what I have to say about my future. I felt like I wasn’t alone in this fight anymore. Most importantly, you restored my faith in myself. I believe 100% that I can have a bright future without having to be a doctor again. You always believed in me and pushed me to my best, and now I think I’m beginning to be confident about my future and myself, too.

Without you, I probably wouldn’t even have applied to George Washington University and I probably wouldn’t even have thought about looking into International Affairs. But I am so glad that you suggested GWU because the school really makes me so happy. I remember ever since the first time you brought up GWU, you glanced at me with a look in your eyes and said “wow, I think that’s the perfect school for you actually. It really could be perfect for you.” I never took that seriously, but now I have got to say: you’re completely right… There’s really nowhere else I’d rather be than to be in GWU right now (especially studying a major that I’m actually interested in, one that I actually enjoy)!

Of course, being a second mother, outside of academics, you cared about me tremendously too. You gave me advices when I was in trouble; you gave me “talks” and “lectures” (some my real mother never even gave me!) when you thought there were things I need to be careful with and watch out for; you comforted me when I felt down… We’ve always kept each other updated on our lives and you are like another support system for me, someone who will always be there for me whenever I need to talk.

I’ll always remember Toby Rose’s College Prep of Miami, Inc.  Even though I got tutored there, tutored others there, and worked there, I still get a warm feeling whenever I visit no matter how cold the AC in the rooms is (and it most definitely CAN get pretty cold). It’s almost as if I’m at a second home.  I’ll always remember Jeanette, who is the most wonderful Reading/Writing tutor anyone can ever have. Not only is she a walking dictionary/grammar handbook, but also she has such a big heart—always wanting to reach out to others and to give all that she can to everyone in need. I was so touched by her that I have even helped her with some of her brilliant projects outside of TRCP.  

Then, there’s you Toby. I’m so glad that I met you. Words can’t even begin to express my feelings. I’m incredibly thankful to have someone like you in my life, behind me and supporting me all the way. I will never forget my second mother, and you will always BE my second mother. I will continue to keep you updated on everything exciting happening in my life, and anything that might help future students in your programs. And if there is anyone interested in GWU, or simply anyone who you think might find it helpful to talk to me, feel free to let him/her contact me—I would always be glad to lend a hand!

Thank you for everything… And MORE!

Love Always,

Wanting Ma
Miami Palmetto Senior High ‘09
George Washington University ‘13

P.S. I LOVE YOU MOMMY NUMBER TWO! 我爱你! =)

Dear Toby,
August 3, 2009

Its been 4 years since I met you in 9th grade, and I can't believe time passed by so quickly. You are one of the few people who have stayed in my life throughout high school. You were my guide, my mentor, and most of all, my second mother. You saw my strengths and made sure that they shined. You pointed out my weaknesses and helped me overcome them. I remember how you pushed me to join Henry, Joseph, and Brian and start a charity rock band. I remember how you pushed me to retake the SAT twice in order to get a 2360. And of course, I will never forget how you pushed me to rewrite my Yale application essay the night before the deadline, a key factor to my acceptance. Thank you Toby for all that you’ve done for me.

With love,
Garrett Lau 
MIT 13’

Vivian Eiroa Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida	Mayra Castellon Gulliver Prep. Pinecrest, Florida	Claudia Iturrgui Carrollton
Josh Quartin Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida	Tiffany Virgin Carrolton	James Leichtman Christopher Colombus
Lydia Vazquez Gulliver Prep. Pinecrest, Florida	Matyas Bartha Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida	Ariella Ederi Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida EMORY
MICHAEL SANCHEZ Gulliver Prep. Pinecrest, Florida	Cindy Chang Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida	Elizabeth Lancaster Ronald Reagan Miami, Florida
Krista Pedersen Coral Reef High Miami, Florida	Dylan Thompson Academy of Arts and Mind Miami, Florida	Stephanie Morales Westminster Christian Miami, Florida
Christina Garcia Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida	Camila Ramirez-Gonzalez Gulliver Academy Pinecrest, Florida	Carlos Olivares Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida
Andrew Castellanos Westminster Christian Miami, Florida	Mario Fonseca Belen Jesuit Miami, Florida George Mason with 36K per year	Noel Kassewitz Coral Reef High South Beach, Florida Rhode Island School of Design with 10K per year
Luis Penate Princeton Christian School Homestead, Florida FIU	Rachel Miro Westminster Christian Miami, Florida	Ben Kahn Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida
Patricia Ware Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida	Matthew Herget Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida	Yao Hsaio Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida
Yannis Barrientos South Miami High Miami, Florida	Omkar Barrientos Killian High Miami, Florida Reed University	Spencer Morris TASIS Switzerland Boston University
Patrick Arrington Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida	Lizzie Leeds Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida FSU	Lucy Li Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida Princeton w/ 20K per year
Anna Gillette Coral Reef High Miami, Florida	Garrett Lau Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida MIT with 10K per year	Peter Cai Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida University of Pennsylvania
Alex Hevia Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida Penn State	Nicole Paz Coral Reef High Miami, Florida	Michael Wasil Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida University of North Carolina
Andrea Garriga Florida Christian School FIU	Wanting Ma Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida UF Bright Futures	Kimberley Mak Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida Jacksonville University with 36K per year
Hyun-Woo Lim Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida	Patricia Arredondo Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida UM	Joseph Moon Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Harvard
Jessica Militare Coral Reef High Miami, Florida FSU	Morgan Wicks Florida Christian School FSU	David Yankana Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida
Erika Palmer Palmetto Senior H. S.  Pinecrest, Florida Auburn University	Maria Villaquiran George Washington University	Julie Silberman Gulliver Academy Pinecrest, Florida UF Bright Futures
Gabriela Flores Escuela Americana (El Salvador).  San Salvador, El Salvador	Tiffany Ruiz Lourdes Academy. Miami, Florida Brown University	Valeda Yong Spanish River Boca Raton
Catherine Walkington Carrolton UM	Heeweon Kim Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida	Jasmine Lin Palmetto High Pinecrest, Florida FGCU
Elizabeth Turner Mast Academy UCF	Matthew Tuckfield Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida University of Central Florida	Judd Smith Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida University of North Florida
Andrew Herndon Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Franklin, Switzerland	Mario Ariza Belen Senior H. S. Miami, Florida Middlebury	Aleck Dagrossa Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida
Jacquelyn Antonell Coral Reef Senior H. S. Miami, Florida University of Florida Honors	David Faber Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida University of Pennsylvania	Tom Carroll Coral Reef Senior H. S. Miami, Florida Haverford
Farah Yamini Coral Reef Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida University of Florida Honors	Hannah Rich Carrollton Princeton University	Hyun-Haw Lim Miami Palmetto Senior H.S. Pinecrest, Florida Emory
Alex Hong Palmetto Senior H. S. University of Michigan	Michelle Docobo Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida	Blake Hechtman Palmetto Senior H. S.  Pinecrest, Florida University of Virginia
Charles Lane Clements Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida University of Virginia	Henry Ma Duke University	Stephanie Cho Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida
AJ. McGlannan Gulliver Prep. Pinecrest, Florida Purdue University	Tiffany Lau Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Stanford University	Jessica Novak Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida Boston College
Garret Lau Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida	Brian Foos Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida University of Florida

 

 

Nicolas Tamayo St. Brandon High School	Peter Anguiera Christopher Columbus	Alex Dawson Princeton Christian School
Carlos Mijares Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida	From Left to Right: Tiffany Lau, Joseph Moon, Wanting Ma. Palmetto Senior High	Julien Dawson Princeton Christian School
Yogan Barrientos Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida	Maria Villaquiraz Archibishop Carroll	Indira Rivas American Nicaraguan School Manauga, Nicaragua
Jaehoon Bang  Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Duke	Shane Kilpatrick Kent Boarding Kent, Connecticut UM	Krystina, Brandon, and Stefanie Leibowitz Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Gulf Coast
Chloe Russo School for the Advanced Studies  Miami, Florida Emory	Jenny Silver Cypress Bay High School Weston, Florida Smith College	Stephanie Rivas American Nicaraguan School Manauga, Nicaragua
Julie Rosa Cooper City H. S. Cooper City, Florida Maryland	Jonathan Schwartz Coral Glades H. S. Coral Springs, Florida	Yang Yang Yu Palmetto Senior H.S. Pinecrest, Florida Harvard

	College Applications Program Services:
	Initial counseling the student and his or her parents with Toby Rose
	Selection and research of potential colleges or universities for student (Including in-depth assistance with sorting through college materials, compiling a list of colleges, interviewing  techniques)
	Selection of community service project (mandatory for graduation in   Miami-Dade Public Schools) and monitoring the number of hours worked
	Review of college expectations
	Assistance with college recommendations
	Counseling sessions with student and parents (if desired) to discuss topics for personal statement and essay questions
	Appointments with the Writing Specialists – both in person and via email – for one-on-one assistance with essays and personal statements
	Monitoring of application deadlines, interviewing instruction, and  conferences with students and/or parents
	Guidance through actual application.  Review of completed  applications prior to being sent to colleges or universities.
	Meetings with teachers and guidance counselors at the student’s school, upon request
	Use of “College Applications” facilities, including computers,  printers, copy machine, etc.
	Accommodation of special needs
	Three full length SAT practice exams.
	The college application fee is non-refundable.

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Stefano Rotati Coral Reef Senior H.S. Miami, Florida UM Amanda Parra Gulliver Prep Pinecrest, Florida Boston College Stephen Parra Miami Palmetto Senior H.S. Pinecrest, Florida NYU Ellie Herndan Miami Palmetto Senior H.S Pinecrest, Florida Brittany Berrones New World School of the Arts Miami, Florida Tanika and Kim Dierickx Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida Jacob Engel Coral Reef  Senior H. S. Miami, Florida UF Raquel Decespedes Coral Reef Senior H. S. Miami, Florida UCF Zack Simkins Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Penn State University Sara Johnson Coral Reef Senior H. S. Miami, Florida Priscilla Escauriza Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida Andrew Kenward Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida UT Yesenia Anido St. Brendan's High School Miami, Florida Andres Sommerfeld Gulliver Prep Pinecrest, Florida NYU Erica Fabry Coral Reef Senior H. S. Miami, Florida UF Ali and Payam Habib Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Ali Habib - UM Payam Habib - FIU Johanna Diaz Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida UM Desiree Montealegre Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida Erica Hirschberg Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Kristen Susik Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Roberto Bequillard Christopher Columbus H.S. Miami, Florida Perdue Gemma Morales Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida Loyola Marymount University Rafael Naranjo Lasalle School Miami, Florida Franklin College, Switzerland Susan Zisman Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida USF Juan Gallo Felix Varela Senior H. S. Miami, Florida UCF Jesse Vazquez Belen Jesuit Miami, Florida Mariana Blanco Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida University of Colorado Brittany Panter Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida UF Jennifer Douek and Oscar Correa Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida Jennifer Douek -UCF Oscar Correa - FIU Alexandera Barr Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Nicholas Hart Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida University of Colorado Juan Carlos Del-Corral Coral Gables Senior H. S. Miami, Florida Robert Garcia Belen Jesuit High School Miami, Florida UF The Burke Twins: Andrew and Ryan Westminster Christian Miami, Florida Burke Andrew Franklin College, Switzerland Carly Orshan Miami Palmetto Senior H.S. Pinecrest, Florida UF Carolina Canida Gulliver Prep Pinecrest, Florida Georgetown University Stephanie Khouri Gulliver Prep Pinecrest, Florida Lee Ann Pinkcombe Miami Killian H. S. Miami, Florida Josh Eisenberg Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Rebecca Landau Gulliver Prep Pinecrest, Florida BU Nisa Tonarely Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida University of Miami Elsa Santillana Coral Reef Senior H. S. Miami, Florida Corley Bell Gulliver Prep Pinecrest, Florida Kavon DeMontagnac Killian High Miami, Florida Thomas Braedel Christopher Columbus H.S. Miami, Florida Cesar Santillana Coral Reef H. S. Miami, Florida UF Abigail Auslander New World School of the Arts Miami, Florida   Karen Su School For Advanced Studies Dave Knopf Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Sean Katz Hebrew Academy UM Casey Cromer Gulliver Prep Pinecrest, Florida John Winter New World School of the Arts Miami, Florida Clinton Bell BBC Jackie Enriquez Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Miami, Florida Javier Sosa Belen Yale with 44K per year   Matt Tuckfield Palmer Trinity School Miami, Florida Alex Alvarado Belen Jesuit Tanner Simkins Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida David Lee Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Jeremy Fox Hebrew Academy UM Samantha Hashun-Falil La Salle Zuharmmy Sosa Archbishop Carroll Emily Herdon Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Samantha Williams Gulliver Prep Pinecrest, Florida   Yoon Young Cho Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Ramon Diaz Christopher Colombus Harrison Rosnei Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida   Cedric Jan-Pierre Danny Harcha Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida Francisco Garrido Christopher Columbus Garret Law 15th Birthday Stephanie Hussaini International Studies Charter H. S. Yuna Park Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Meriedith Sternstein FIU Michael Band Klayder Killian Senior H. S. Miami, Florida Wenrui Ma Palmetto Senior H. S. Pinecrest, Florida Phillipe Jan-Pierre Daniel Antonell Coral Reef