As an experienced private college counselor, Kendra provides personalized advice that will help each student shine bright during the application process.

For over ten years, she has worked in advising and college guidance roles at private high schools and highly selective universities like Northeastern and Boston University. She currently works at a private high school as the Director of College Guidance.

As a former application reader, Kendra has read thousands of personal statements and has marked hundreds of students for scholarships. As a result, she knows what can help a student sincerely stand out in a pool of equally qualified applicants.

About Me

As an experienced private college counselor, Kendra provides personalized advice that will help each student shine bright during the application process.

For over ten years, she has worked in advising and college guidance roles at private high schools and highly selective universities like Northeastern and Boston University. She currently works at a private high school as the Director of College Guidance.

As a former application reader, Kendra has read thousands of personal statements and has marked hundreds of students for scholarships. As a result, she knows what can help a student sincerely stand out in a pool of equally qualified applicants.

Kendra specializes in helping students craft their personal statements and applications in a way that avoids clichés and helps convey who they are. Additionally, she takes the time to really get to know each student and family to ensure that we find great colleges that will be a good fit personally, academically, and financially.

Bright Admit is the culmination of years of experience and educational training. While Kendra was working on her doctorate, she was the Assistant Dean & Director of Academic Advising at Northeastern University.

Kendra's doctoral research examined the relationship between advising and a students' decision to apply to programs beyond their initial expectations of themselves. She holds the following degrees:

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Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration- Northeastern University

Graduate Certificate in College Counseling- UCLA

Masters of Science in College Student Development & Counseling- Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services & ASL- Northeastern University ​

Originally from California, Kendra lives in Medfield, MA, with her husband, rambunctious toddler, and French bulldog named Chalupa.

Specialty Areas

Students Enrolled

Villanova University, Clemson University, Providence College, Fairfield University, Indiana University Indianapolis, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Clark University, Boston University, Brandeis University, College of the Holy Cross, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts Boston, Michigan State University, Western New England University, Northeastern University, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey -- New Brunswick, Suffolk University, Syracuse University, Pennsylvania State University -- University Park, University of Pittsburgh, Lesley University, Loyola University Chicago, Temple University, Ithaca College, Colby-Sawyer College