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Access a national network of over 25,000 private college counselors. Ensure that your child finds the perfect person to help them achieve their goals. Why settle for a local counselor, when your child’s college of choice is in another state? We connect you to counselors with college-specific knowledge and insight.
Our dedicated team monitors thousands of talented counselors, so you can be confident that you are getting the best value for your money.
Coached by a top student.
Your child’s support team does not stop with their counselor.
There’s no better coach for your child than someone on the inside who can give them the scoop based on personal experience. We place a top student from your child’s target college at their side. There, they will help them navigate the admissions process and teach them to craft the perfect application.
Meet the talent.
We build a student’s team from professionals with great personalities and track records. All of our counselors have undergone the strictest of vetting procedures.
The following section introduces you to a few of our talented counselors. Hear it straight from them. Learn about their experience and success.
Head
Counselors.
Chris
Harvard University, MLA; Wayne State University, BA
History
For over eight years, Chris has supported students across the globe in fulfilling their college aspirations. Chris started out as a college admissions consultant, where he helped community college students reduce their loan obligations by constructing comprehensive transfer strategies, maximizing the use of CLEP and AP credits, and scoring scholarships.
During his graduate studies at Harvard, Chris held numerous roles in education, including working as a research assistant and advising students on the college admissions process. Chris holds extensive experience in essay development and preparation for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests. His guidance has enabled students to gain admission into diverse programs at institutions including UC Berkeley, Princeton, the University of Chicago, and Duke.
Chris holds an MLA in History from Harvard University. He also received a College Advising Program Certificate from Columbia University and is working towards an Independent Educational Consultant Certificate from UC Irvine. Nowadays, Chris can be found assisting students as a Head Counselor for WeAdmit and constantly striving to become a better chef!
For over ten years, Chris has supported students across the globe in fulfilling their college aspirations. Chris started out as a college admissions consultant, where he helped community college students reduce their loan obligations by constructing comprehensive transfer strategies, maximizing the use of CLEP and AP credits, and scoring scholarships.
Read moreCole
Duke University, MA; Duke University, BA
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Anthropology
Cole comes to WeAdmit with nearly a decade of higher education expertise. During his tenure, Cole has worked in college admissions, college advising, and residence life. Cole’s zeal for the college process began early in his undergraduate career as a tour guide and followed him through professional pursuits. Along the way, Cole learned that colleges are much more than just a place of learning, but communities. He is committed to making sure that any student finds their perfect community. Most recently, Cole served as an Admissions Officer with Duke University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. During this process, he advocated for his students, evaluated merit scholarship fit, and supported students from underrepresented backgrounds in higher education. Cole has worked with many students on the college admissions process and has expertise in prioritizing and evaluating “fit”. He knows that the college process is much more than just numbers on paper, and he is excited to support students as they find their perfect school.
During his free time, you will find Cole hiking or paddling his local park, or cooking a meal with a new and exciting ingredient!
As a former admissions officer with Duke University of Undergraduate Admissions, Cole has reviewed over 8,000 applications and has expertise in prioritizing and evaluating “fit”. He knows that the college process is much more than just numbers on paper, and he is excited to support students as they find their perfect school.
Read moreDan
UT Southwestern Medical Center, PhD; Johns Hopkins University, MS; Indiana University Bloomington, MBA; Johns Hopkins University, BS
Biophysics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering
Dan has helped students strengthen their college applications through improvements in standardized testing, mentorship, and admissions consulting. He has served as an alumni admissions volunteer for Johns Hopkins University, and his students have successfully gained admission to Yale, Penn, Brown, CMU, and many others.
He appreciates the optimism and excitement that high school students bring to their college planning, and truly enjoys helping students identify an educational and career path where they will be engaged and successful. Throughout his career, he has enjoyed both receiving and providing mentorship to others and the satisfaction that it brings.
Dan has extensive experience working with future STEM majors from many disciplines including the life sciences, engineering, BS/MD candidates and computer science. His mentorship has included working with future premed students focused on research in stem cell biology and students looking to apply machine learning to medicine.
Dan specializes in life sciences, engineering, BS/MD candidates, and computer science. His mentorship includes working with future med school applicants and students seeking to apply machine learning to medicine.
Read moreJulia
University of Pennsylvania, MPA; Princeton University, BA
Non-Profit Management, Literatures and Linguistics
Julia is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania. She has 11+ years of experience as an independent admissions consultant, in addition to working as a test prep tutor and SAT essay rater for ETS. Julia's clients have gained admission to a wide range of elite schools, including Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, UPenn, Dartmouth, UVA, Carnegie Mellon and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Julia was most recently employed as Director of College Guidance at a highly-rated private school in Princeton, NJ, where she worked with 9th through 12th grade students and their parents, providing comprehensive guidance throughout the college admissions process—including individualized guidance on application essays, college lists, and admissions interviews.
In addition to her work in admissions consulting, Julia is a Princeton University alumni interviewer and a freelance harpist; she spent 8 years in The Juilliard School’s Pre-College Program and received a Certificate in Advanced Harp Performance from L’École Normale de Musique de Paris at the age of 16. She also toured internationally with the Princeton University Orchestra during college.
Julia’s passion for helping applicants identify and highlight their strengths, combined with her first-hand knowledge of elite schools’ admissions processes, results in a personalized, realistic approach to college guidance. She approaches each client and the admissions process itself in a holistic way, treating college admission not as an end in itself but rather as an important step in each student’s journey toward actualizing his/her personal potential and long-term goals.
Julia boasts 11+ years of experience in college admissions consulting and test prep. Julia's personalized, holistic approach to admissions helps applicants highlight their strengths and align with long-term goals. She also has a background in music, with certificates from Juilliard and L'École Normale de Musique de Paris.
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Coaches.
Michael
Georgia Institute Of Technology
Industrial Engineering
Mike is a junior at the Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Computing Intelligence.
Mike is a junior at the Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Computing Intelligence.
During high school, Mike founded and was captain of a FIRST FRC Robotics team and completed two research projects in simulation and applied mathematics. His favorite classes were AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science.
In addition to his interests in the STEM fields, Mike is also passionate about music, playing in various school bands throughout middle and high school.
Kevin
Stanford University
Management Science and Engineering
Kevin is a sophomore at Stanford studying Management Science and Engineering (MS&E) and minoring in music.
Kevin is a sophomore at Stanford studying Management Science and Engineering (MS&E) and minoring in music. As a musician and singer on campus, he has spent a great deal of time interacting with Stanford's unique music and arts culture. Before coming to Stanford, he was a multi-sport athlete and cultivated his interest in politics while working on political campaigns. Kevin was uncertain about the path he might take once he got to Stanford and continued to feel this way for quite some time. His unique journey allowed him to explore fields as varied as art theory, computer science, and economics.
Maria
Barnard College
Neuroscience and Behavior
Maria is a junior at Barnard College of Columbia University studying neuroscience and behavior with a minor in Russian.
Maria is a junior at Barnard College of Columbia University studying neuroscience and behavior with a minor in Russian. During her time in high school, Maria took a diverse load of AP and dual enrollment courses both in the humanities and the sciences; some of her favorite courses were AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP US Government, AP English Language/Literature, and forensic science.
Her experience volunteering at her local hospital and interning at a primary care HIV/AIDS clinic motivated her to pursue a career in the health field. She is an active member of her school’s GlobeMed chapter, which is a global health-related club, and has enjoyed serving as an Orientation Leader during Barnard’s New Student Orientation Program. Aside from the sciences, Maria also plays trumpet and piano in her free time.
Nicholas
University Of Pennsylvania
Physics
Nick is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in physics with a concentration in business, and minoring in economics.
Nick is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in physics with a concentration in business, and minoring in economics.
In high school he completed a wide range of AP coursework and exams, from Spanish Language to Physics. He volunteered teaching music at a local community center throughout high school, and spends time teaching himself guitar and playing golf, which he played competitively in high school.
He earned a 35 on his ACT, as well as 800's on the SAT II tests in Chemistry and Math 2. Nick continues to look for ways he can apply his interests in physics, economics, and business.
Amanda
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Behavioral Economics
Amanda is a sophomore studying Behavioral Economics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
Amanda is a sophomore studying Behavioral Economics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. She took 10 AP courses in high school, got a 35/36 on the ACT, and currently holds leadership positions in a variety of UPenn clubs, such as the WALK (a premiere fashion magazine) and the Wharton Retail Club. Amanda will help you express your many academic and extracurricular interests to colleges, framing your applications and essays in a cohesive, compelling way.
Financial
Counselors.
Marissa
Tulane University, MLA; Northern Arizona University, BBA
Liberal Arts, Business Administration
As the current Financial Aid Officer at Tulane University, Marissa brings over 10 years of industry expertise. Serving various student groups, from undergraduates to medical aspirants, her role as Associate Director has honed her proficiency in financial wellness. Understanding the challenges of financial aid, Marissa eagerly aids WeAdmit students and families through every step.
Marissa has been a part of the financial aid industry for over 10 years.
Marissa has worked with all student populations from undergraduates to medical students, and everything in between. In her current Associate Director role, Marissa recognizes all aspects of the financial aid process and is well versed in financial wellness. She understands first hand how intimidating financial aid can be, and looks forward to navigating the process with WeAdmit students and families!
David
Walden University, PhD; Santa Clara University, MA; The National Hispanic University; BA
Higher Education Leadership, Education Administration
David, a seasoned professional with 15 years in financial aid, spent a significant decade as a financial aid officer at UC Berkeley. With nearly two decades dedicated to higher education, his expertise and insights have made a profound impact on students navigating the complexities of college funding. Join us in benefiting from David's vast knowledge.
David is currently the Director of Financial Aid Services at Cañada College, a position he has held for two years. Before joining Cañada College, David worked at UC Berkeley for nearly a decade, assisting numerous students and families with their financial aid queries and challenges. He boasts 15 years of experience in financial aid and almost two decades in higher education. David holds three degrees: a Bachelor's of Arts in Child Development from The National Hispanic University, a Master's of Arts in Educational Leadership from Santa Clara University, and a Doctoral degree in Higher Education Leadership from Walden University.
Jyoti
Jyoti is a certified college financial educator based in the Chicago area, educating families on personal finance topics by hosting sessions through various organizations and communities. She has educated 5,000 families so far on the following topics.
Jyoti is a certified college financial educator based in the Chicago area, educating families on personal finance topics by hosting sessions through various organizations and communities. She has educated 5,000 families so far on the following topics.