Neila Gharsallah, founder and Head Consultant of HE College Consulting, brings over twenty years of professional experience in business technology, professional services consulting, and higher education. Neila’s passion for advocating for STEM education is the main driver behind her commitment to assisting STEM students in demonstrating their unique aptitudes, skills, and interests to attain their academic goals. Neila’s multilingual and multicultural skills facilitated her work with international students when guiding them through the U.S. College application process.

About Me

Neila holds a Master of Science degree in Management Sciences from Stanford University, a Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from Michigan State University. She has earned an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) Certificate from the University of California Irvine. The IEC certificate recognizes professionals who are committed to the attainment of the skills required to grow successful and ethical educational consulting practices. Neila has also earned a Certification of Completion from the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Summer Training Institute and she continues to further her knowledge through regular college visits, professional conferences, seminars, and online courses.

Professional Memberships and Community-Based Organization Involvement
HECA - Member of the Higher Education Consultants Association

IECA - Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association

The Matchlighters Scholars Program - Volunteer Counselor helping high-achieving students from low-income households in the college search and application process.

ScholarMatch – Volunteer College Coach guiding low-income high-achieving students through the college search and application process.

Women In Tech - Member and Mentor / Program Speaker of Girls In Tech (GIT), DC. (2022-2023)

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