I have navigated the college admissions process with a variety of personalities and backgrounds. A small sampling includes one student who was convinced they did not want to go to college; another who was so anxious that they over-analyzed every school; another who was suspended in late January/early February of their senior year, who had to notify all of his schools while they were in the middle of deciding his fate; an exceptional student who has autism; a student who excelled in the arts; a student who did not have any clear idea of what she liked or wanted, a student who received an ROTC scholarship and a student who was recruited for college sports.

After going through the admissions process with my own boys, we became so much closer. Each of my boys had new-found trust in me after landing successfully in schools that are making them so happy. How lucky I am to have gotten even closer to each of my boys right before they were moving out of our house. Finding the right school can be extremely stressful for students and parents alike. Still, I believe it can also be an exciting experience because where you go to college is a big part of determining who you become. I want to help you get closer to your children and find them the right school because all schools can be schools that change lives.

About Me

I went to Tufts University. At Tufts, I majored in Modern Women and African American History and was captain of the Equestrian Team. In my career, I was the President and Chief Fundraiser of a Student Not-for-Profit where we raised over $1,000,000 a year, and I had the opportunity to organize and speak at rallies of over 10,000 students. A few years later, I was a Fixed-Income Analyst at Lehman Brothers, where I eventually met and then married my husband, Perry. For many years, while I kept my brain working in different part-time capacities, I was a full-time mother to three boys, who are now ages 27, 25, and 23. During that time, I raised three very different sons who attended five private secondary schools and multiple public schools in two public school districts. Our oldest son has graduated from Santa Clara University. Our middle son graduated from The University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and our youngest son graduated from Kenyon College. While my boys were navigating their way from one school to another, I always took it upon myself to help them find the “right” school for them. At no point was this process more important than the college search.

My friends call me the research queen. I stayed up late into the night finding out which schools excel in which academic programs, who has the best sports, food, dorms, nightlife, and even the prettiest girls. When we went on school tours with our boys, I could answer every question, sometimes even before the admissions person asked the audience. I developed a knack for asking questions I know my sons wanted to be answered but would never ask themselves. There are several ways people come to find out what they love to do. Sometimes, as is the case with me, they just fall into it. I became so knowledgeable about many different schools and the process that I have subsequently counseled numerous friends and their children. I am a Professional member of IECA and have my certificate as an Independent Educational Consultant from the University of California Irvine.

On a personal note we live in Wilton, CT and I grew up in New York City where my mother and brother still live. I am an avid horseback rider, tennis player and dog lover. We have a Black Lab named Buddy and a granddoggie rescue puppy named Buzz. I also love interior design, antiques and baking.

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