I have seen firsthand how college admissions has dramatically changed over the past 15+ years and sincerely empathize with parents & students over how daunting the process has become.

Before starting CollegeSavvy Consulting, I was a chemist, an entrepreneur, a career center volunteer, and a stay-at-home mom to my three beautiful and rotten kids. I also did fun gigs like mentoring at a women's prison, running the bank and silent auctions at fundraisers, and judging high school science fairs. 

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When I started the college search process with my own kids (like many of you), I was overwhelmed by the amount of information and disinformation out there. I researched for years to unravel the complexities and eventually studied college admissions and attained my Independent Educational Consultant graduate certificate from UC Irvine.  I have volunteered at Streetsquash in Newark and worked as program director of college admissions for a tutoring company.

I am a member of IECA, HECA, NACAC, NCAG, SACAC, NJACAC and assist students on the East Coast, in the Midwest and Southeast. I have served for 4+ years on IECA´s Subcommittee on Affordability (SOCA) as the financial aspect of college is one of my special interests. In addition to active participation in professional organizations, I am committed to my professional development; typically I spend 10-15 hours a week! It is a non-stop loop of campus visits, counselor tours, meeting with college reps, colleagues from all over the country, regional groups, and attending regional & national conferences and educational seminars. I am grateful for my vast network of colleagues. When you hire CollegeSavvy Consulting, you have indirect access to these networks.

I consider empathy, problem-solving, critical thinking, understanding the big picture and dot-connecting to be some of my greatest strengths. Truly, the years of endless study/research, working with students from all walks of life and witnessing the college aftermath has given me perfect hindsight. Every student & family is different and requires a different strategy.

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I calm the waters, filter out the noise and empower students & families with practical and useful information. I want you to get CollegeSavvy and go in with your eyes wide open! Whenever possible, I love to play tennis, board games and once in a great while, fit in some golf!