Wesleyan University

Upon graduating from Harvard, I was determined to pursue a career in college admissions, dedicating myself to helping families achieve their educational aspirations. Although I later obtained an MBA and a doctorate in Higher Education, my passion for college admissions remained steadfast. For the past seven years, I have served as a full-time Independent Educational Consultant, specializing in guiding first-generation U.S. students. Additionally, I have experience working with international students, particularly those from India and China. Prior to my consulting career, I spent over ten years as an admissions director at universities in the Boston area. This extensive background enables me to provide valuable insights to students, drawing on my experience reviewing hundreds of applications and working closely with numerous families throughout the application process.

My clients typically pursue majors in fields such as computer science, pre-med, pre-law, neuroscience, biology, engineering, and business. I take great pride in answering the questions of both students and parents, especially as a first-generation American from New York City who understands the challenges of navigating the admissions process. It is incredibly rewarding to witness my students gain acceptance to Ivy League schools and other top-tier institutions, ultimately realizing their academic and professional dreams.

I hold my B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University. I hold my Masters in Education from Pace University. After college, I joined Teach for America in Brooklyn, NY. After TFA, I joined a charter school organization, where I taught math and served as a middle school principal. I spent the last seven years as the Director of College Completion at a public charter high school in Brooklyn, where I had the good fortune to manage a team of talented counselors and to work with many brilliant young people on their journeys to and through college. My favorite part of the college process is essay writing. I enjoy getting to know each student, their interests and quirks, and anything else that makes them unique, and then helping them translate that essence into 650 words or less. I especially value working with first generation college students and families. The college process can be very intimidating, and I am always happy to demystify the process and help find the right college match. Applying for college requires a lot of hard work, but I also believe it is best approached with a healthy dose of joy and humor, which I try to bring to any situation.

I believe the college admissions process can be an opportunity for self-discovery and reflection. I've worked with hundreds of students who are the first in their families to go to college and didn't have a ton of resources, so making this process as simple and supportive as possible is one of my passions. I attended Rice University in Houston, Texas, and graduated magna cum laude and phi betta kappa. I majored in anthropology and have a love for working with students of different backgrounds. I also want to make sure that students choose an affordable school that is a great fit for them. I have a special love of writing and was a former English teacher, so can help you make your essays strong. As such, I am a member of CollegeAdvisor's Essay Review Team. I am warm, approachable, and caring, and seek to leave students feeling more clear, less anxious, and affirmed about their abilities and potential!