Description of Experience : Nancy Lee has 20 years' experience as an 'insider,' working with US colleges and supporting students from across the US and the world.
As the lead college admissions advisor for the U.C. Berkeley College Foundations Program, and the lead college counselor for two San Francisco Bay Area private high schools, Nancy has extensive experience supporting college applicants from the United States, China, Europe, and the Middle East.
Nancy worked for over a decade in education policy and research with a focus on increasing college access. Nancy helped design admission requirements for several SF Bay Area college programs. She has served on numerous competitive scholarship committees and has reviewed thousands of student applications. Nancy has a strong sense of “what works” (and what doesn’t work!) for successful applicants.
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Nancy values the unique mix of strengths and complexities each student brings to his/her college and career search. Nancy's graduate studies in developmental psychology and cognitive science inform her work with diverse clients. Nancy enjoys working with students whose labels – e.g. “gifted”, “learning difference,” 'A.D.H.D.' - are only one facet of their experiences, goals, and personalities.
Nancy believes in looking beyond the one-size-fits-all approach to college rankings. She prioritizes finding a good fit between students, their goals, and their prospective colleges.
Nancy’s education includes:
B.A. from U.C. Berkeley (English)
Graduate studies at Rutgers University (Developmental Psychology & Cognitive Science)
Professional Certificate in College Admissions & Career Planning from U.C. Berkeley Extension