About Me

After decades working as an editor, Tara Powers-Hausmann discovered a real passion for college admissions while starting the search process with her oldest child in 2013 — a passion that grew as she helped friends navigate the same journey and realized how much she loved it. Becoming an independent college consultant felt like a natural next step.

Tara approaches each student with optimism, believing the process is fundamentally about self-discovery, with every student bringing their own unique strengths, challenges, and goals to the table. She has a particular specialty and passion for supporting students with learning differences and neurodiversity, knowing firsthand that with the right guidance, these students can thrive through the process and beyond. She holds a BA in English Literature from St. Lawrence University and a Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from UC Irvine, belongs to IECA, PNACAC, and SACC, is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid, and has visited over 80 college campuses. Based on Bainbridge Island, Washington, she serves students and families worldwide.

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Montana State University -- Bozeman, Boise State University, Oregon State University, Champlain College, University of Oregon, Roger Williams University, The University of Arizona, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, The University of Utah, Washington State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Idaho, University of Hartford, University of Colorado, Denver, University of San Diego, Loyola Marymount University, Western Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Denver, University of Vermont, Seattle University, University of Colorado Boulder, The American University of Paris, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Whitman College, University of Puget Sound, Gonzaga University.

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