In selecting clients, Dr. Steed looks for families who share her outlook on college planning: that this is the student’s journey, and the role of the adult is to mentor and support the student along the way. Students come to work with her to find a place where they can be an individual, where they can find a home unlike any school they’ve attended before, where they can come out of their shell or jump right in, where they can try something new, or pursue a life-long passion. Parents come to work with her because she makes their lives easier, the college journey smoother, and the entire family happier and more relaxed about what is coming next.

About Me

My experience includes 20 years of test-prep, classroom and college teaching, and student mentorship at all levels of education. I started Nomad in 2017, building on my work as a consultant for college prep and executive functioning coaching in Northern Virginia and as a freelance writing and essay coach for expat undergraduate and graduate student applicants. I’ve found that work with the expat and Foreign Service community has connected me with some of the most interesting and exciting students in the world.

Specialty Areas

Students Enrolled

Syracuse University, Boston College, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, Purdue University -- West Lafayette, James Madison University, University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities, Macalester College, Longwood University, Shenandoah University.