Marin College Counseling & Tutoring: Dr. Marina Oster, PhD - Sausalito, California

Inessa Y.

Dr. Marina Oster is a powerhouse of knowledge and the most current trends in admission to top universities. She gets to know you and everything you have to offer before co-creating a powerful admissions strategy that gets you noticed by admissions reviewers.
Her own expertise as a Stanford scientist and lecturer puts her in an incredibly unique position to advise students and truly makes parents feel like a weight has been lifted from their shoulders. Just knowing that you can trust Marina both as a student and as a parent is invaluable.
As a fellow Stanford scientist, I would highly recommend her!

Erica V.

I have had the privilege and honor of being Marina's colleague for over 15 years. Her empathy and intelligence are a necessity for connecting with young adults and establishing a strong relationship where trust exists on both sides. Whether it is cultivating study skills in high school, college admissions, or a place where a student is just stuck and does not see a way out, Marina is right there and able to navigate the next steps. She lays out a comprehensive plan for both short term and long-term goals, giving importance to emotional needs and draws out any hidden blocks. I think this is especially valuable when a student needs to feel seen and heard. I highly recommend her services.

Christina P.

Dr. Oster is an expert in navigating the hurdles of academia and is perfectly positioned to give students an inside track to stand out in their admissions applications. She has a wealth of experiences as both a PhD graduate of Stanford University and a sought after lecturer in Stanford's summer series for advanced high school students.

As an expert in her field, Dr. Oster brings knowledge and research discoveries to the table in preparing students academically. Beyond this, Dr. Oster's career has given her the tools to know how to motivate students to find their individual passions and translate those to concrete skills and projects that get them noticed in their applications. Dr. Oster is an invaluable resource for any student trying to stand out from the crowd as they apply to prestigious universities.

Christina Perez, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology, College of the Mainland, Texas City, TX

Lily B.

Mariana was super helpful throughout my entire college application process!! She was great at advising me with my essays and filling out my applications. Her assistance helped me get into my dream school! Highly recommend for anyone needing some extra help applying to college!

Danil B.