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Since 1992, I have been directly involved in admissions and school counseling in a variety of primary, secondary and college settings on both coasts of the United States. Educated at Gettysburg College and the College of Saint Rose, I hold a Bachelor's in Political Science and Master's in Education in School Counseling. Working independently as a consultant since 1993, I have concurrently held positions as Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, and as a Student Advisor in independent secondary schools as well as at the collegiate level. In addition to working in the private sector, I have spent time working in a public high school as a guidance counselor intern. As I have a strong background in both college and secondary school admissions, I am well versed in the various duties that these professionals carry out on a daily basis. I am also one of the few in the greater Seattle area that has actually worked in college admissions.
I take on a small client base each year to ensure personalized attention. I have worked with students from across the nation and around the world and I am able to assist both in person as well as via email and Skype. In an effort to stay on top of trends, I attend national conferences on college admissions each year and spend a significant amount of time visiting college campuses across the nation to best facilitate matches between my clients and potential campuses.
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As a recognized expert on college admission counseling, I have been frequently quoted in the press, including recent articles in USA Today, Forbes and Fox Business. I am also a regular contributor to Wall Street Journal's Unigo as well as Hundred of Heads. I have also made appearances on public radio, television and XM satellite radio. I am a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), an organization of experienced educational consultants. I am one of only 350 professional members nationwide. I currently serve on IECA’s College Committee and is Co-Chair of the Naviance Affinity Group. I also hold membership with the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling (PNACAC). I uphold all standards set forth by NACAC’s Statement of Good Practices as well as IECA’s Principals of Good Practice.
