About Me

Nicole is dedicated to offering students guidance to identify “best fit” colleges with minimal stress. Not only does she assist with the intricacies in navigating the college admissions process, but she is also concerned with imparting essential information regarding the cultural and social adjustments necessary for studying and living in college.

Nicole visits college campuses all over the U.S. to be the “eyes and ears” for her students. She attends professional conferences, workshops, and training seminars to stay current with the ever-evolving college admissions trends and news.

Nicole is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog and serves her students and families in their native language. She is a warm and compassionate guide - caring about her students just as her own children and always there to support them. She meets with her students virtually through Zoom.

On a personal note, Nicole lives in the metro Washington, DC area with her husband, a career Coast Guard officer, and their five children, four of whom attend(ed) Brown University.

Education:

BA Economics, Wesleyan University

C.Ed. Independent Educational Consulting with Distinction, University of California, Irvine
C.Ed. College Admissions Counseling with Distinction, University of California, Riverside

Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Training Institute, Swarthmore College

Professional Affiliations:

Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)

Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)

Published work:

Challenges and Strategies for Assisting Latino Students with College Access and Completion, IECA Insights

Nicole adheres to the Standards and Ethics Statement of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) and the Principles of Good Practice of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).

Specialty Areas

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