I have always had a passion for the college search & admissions process, starting with poring over college guidebooks and recommending schools for my friends' younger siblings as an undergraduate at Cornell University. I received my master's degree from Columbia University and have worked as a healthcare administrator, a professional writer, and currently serve as the college advisor at the top-rated public high school in Maryland.
> MCPS College & Career Navigator (2020-present):
Attend trainings, workshops, and seminars conducted by college admissions professionals
Visit college campuses to meet with admissions directors, tour academic buildings, and learn about program innovations.
Assist students with all facets of the Common Application completion, including essay, activities, and college-specific supplements
Manage Naviance tasks and reporting for school counselors, teachers, and students
Liaison with CollegeBoard (SAT) and ACT
Provide assistance with FAFSA, MHEC, and scholarship applications
> MCPS Dual Enrollment Program: Montgomery College DE Advisor
> MCPS Education Foundation: Scholarship Review Committee member
> University of Maryland: Admissions Advisory Board Member (2023 - 2026), one of 18 appointed representatives nationwide
> CAAAN (Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network):
Interviewed prospective students and represented Cornell University at college fairs
> NACAC (National Assn. for College Admission Counseling):
National College Fair committee member, presenter, and national conference attendee
> PCACAC (Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling):
Government Relations Committee member and Summer Institute attendee
With Jenny Rickard, President & CEO of Common App at NACAC 2023