I have over 30 years experience in the field of education. I started my educational consulting business in 2005.
Previously, I was Director of College Counseling for five years at King Low Heywood Thomas School in Stamford, CT. As Director, I established a comprehensive college counseling program and process for the school community. I traveled extensively, visiting over 200 college campuses throughout the country and continuously networked with college counseling colleagues and college admissions officers.
Before that, I was Associate Director of College Counseling and Associate Director of Admission at King Low Heywood Thomas School. I also taught History and Social Studies at private schools in Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
I earned a B.A. from Stonehill College and an M.A. from New York University in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education.
Description of Services : FULL SERVICE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELING• Bi-weekly one-on-one meeting with each student• Provide ongoing guidance throughout the college process• Create suggested right fit college list based upon student’s academic, social and geographic interests, GPA, and standardized test scores• Assist student in honing their research skills• Teach student self-advocacy skills for college and beyond• Provide information on effective campus visits• Prepare students for interviews and perform mock interviews• Assist student in preparing their resume• Brainstorm essay topics• Critique essays• Facilitate the finalization of student’s college list of right fit institutions• Review college applications• Support student in evaluating college acceptances and in making their enrollment choice
Description of Experience : Director of College Counseling, King Low Heywood Thomas School, Stamford, CT July 2000 to June 2005
Associate Director of College Counseling, King Low Heywood Thomas School, Stamford, CT
July 1999 to June 2000