Everyone has a story. Here’s mine.

I am going to share some information about myself—

college application style.

I want to give you an opportunity to not only learn about me but also learn a little bit about the college application process.

I hope you enjoy the selection of essay prompts and short answer questions that I have chosen.

About Me

in 25 words or less

  • At Butler, pets are family too. Share the name of your cat or dog with us.

    Butler University

    🐾 Maya & Charlie

    🦜 Patches

  • We're in your hometown. Where should we eat and what should we order?

    Elon University

    Imo's Pizza - Sausage & Bacon Pizza and Toasted Ravioli

  • This I believe . . .

    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    🔴 Stay in Your Lane—don't try to be an expert in everything

    🔴 Know Your Limits

    🔴 Worry About Yourself—don't get caught up in pointless drama

  • What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

    Princeton University

    It's My Life by Bon Jovi

  • Marvel or DC? Pepsi or Coke? Instagram or TikTok? What’s your favorite “this or that” (you are not restricted to these three examples), and which side do you choose?

    Pomona College

    Nikki Minaj or Cardi B.— I choose Nikki Minaj

  • If you were to write the story of your life until now, what would you title it?

    Emerson College

    Chance vs. Skill - My [un]expected life journey

Finding the Right Fit Starts RIGHT NOW!

Selecting a college counselor is your first exercise in evaluating and determining fit. Your student needs to trust their counselor and feel comfortable working with them.

While the overall college application process is not likely to vary from one counselor to another, the approach can be significantly different.

Here are a few distinct aspects of the way I work with my comprehensive students*:

✓ Unlimited college planning hours

✓ Highly structured and managed application timeline

✓ Student focused; parent oversight is not required

✓ Mandatory meetings for seniors during fall application season

✓ Weekly status email updates for seniors during fall application season

✓ . . . Schedule a consultation to learn more about what it’s like to work with me and then you can decide if I am the right fit for your student.

*services vary depending on consulting plan

My Story.

Dartmouth College Essay Prompt: 250 - 300 words

The Hawaiian word mo’olelo is often translated as “story” but it can also refer to history, legend, genealogy, and tradition. Use one of these translations to introduce yourself.

I was born and raised in West Alton Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. I grew up watching the rivers rise, and the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball. I graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis with a BS in Biology, minor in Chemistry and a Biochemistry certificate. I paid my way through college by working as a craps dealer in various casinos in the St. Louis area, which taught me what it really meant to work for what you want. My goal was to graduate in four years, and I managed to do that while working full time. In 1996, I married my husband, and we have two amazing children, Eliza and Kyle. In 2008 our family was given the opportunity of a lifetime to move to London, England. We spent the next two years traveling and exploring Europe and northern Africa before moving to Georgia in 2010. I am still an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, but now I am also a devout Chelsea FC and Atlanta United supporter.

Choose Your Words Carefully

Describe yourself in three words.

  • Honest

  • Outspoken

  • Determined

What is your favorite snack?

Warm 🍪 Chip Cookies & a Tall glass of Cold Milk🥛

Best movie of all time

🤷🏻‍♀️ I can’t pick one . . . sorry!

Seriously, I can’t choose between ✈️ Top Gun/Maverick & 🕵️‍♀️ Jason Bourne (the entire series)

Dream job

Retirement!!!

My job will be to work on myself!

Dream trip

World Cruise 🛳️ - to 👀 see it all!

What TV show will you binge watch next?

🏩 Schitt’s Creek (AGAIN!)

Which well-known person or fictional character would be your ideal roommate?

Monica from Friends—she is super organized, keeps her space tidy and clean and she cooks.

Below are my answers to each of the University of Southern California’s short answer prompts in 100 characters or less

Professional Credentials

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    Education

    🎓 The University of Missouri, St. Louis—Bachelor of Science

    📃 The University of California, Riverside—Professional Certificate in College Admission Counseling

    📃 IECA Certificate in College Affordability

    📃 College Aid Pro Certificate

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    Experience

    📌 Founder & Independent Educational Consultant, Educated Pathways College Consulting 2019

    🏫 College & Career Center Coordinator, Milton High School 2017-2019

    👥 Co-Founder & Independent Educational Consultant, LHR College Consulting 2017

  • IECA NACAC SACAC

    Professional Membership

    Member in Good Standing with the following professional organizations:

    Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) - Professional Member

    Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)

    National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

    International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC)

Educated Pathways College Acceptances

 

I have worked with students who have been accepted to a wide range of colleges across the country. The ultimate goal is always to find the best-fit college for each student - academically, socially, and financially.

 

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    • Pepperdine University

    • UCLA

    • University of California - San Diego

    • University of California - Santa Barbara

    • University of Southern California

    • University of Oregon

    • Western Washington University

Mountain West

    • Colorado School of Mines

    • University of Colorado, Boulder

    • University of Colorado, Denver

    • University of Denver

    • Sierra Nevada University

    • University of Utah

NorthEast

    • Quinnipiac University

    • Berklee College of Music

    • Clark University

    • Emerson College

    • Drew University

    • Seton Hall University

    • Cornell University

    • Ithaca College

    • Marist College

    • St. Bonaventure University

    • St. John Fisher College

    • Syracuse University

    • Drexel University

    • Penn State University

    • University of Pittsburgh

    • Johnson & Wales University

    • University of Rhode Island

International

    • University of Aberdeen

    • University of York

Scholarship Programs

MidWest

    • Columbia College Chicago

    • DePaul University

    • Milliken University

    • University of Chicago

    • University of Illinois

    • Indiana University

    • Indiana Purdue University

    • Loyola University Chicago

    • Notre Dame University

    • Purdue University

    • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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    • Grand Valley State University

    • Hope College

    • Michigan State University

    • University of Michigan

    • Wayne State University

    • University of Minnesota

    • Missouri State University

    • Missouri University of Science & Technology

    • St. Louis University

    • University of Missouri

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    • Case Western Reserve University

    • Miami University

    • Ohio State University

    • University of Cincinnati

    • Xavier University

    • University of Wisconsin

SouthWest

    • Arizona State University

    • The University of Arizona

    • University of Oklahoma

    • Baylor University

    • Texas A&M University

    • University of Houston

SouthEast

    • Auburn University

    • Samford University

    • University of Alabama

    • University of Alabama, Birmingham

    • University of Arkansas

    • George Washington University

    • Howard University

    • Eckerd College

    • Florida International University

    • Florida State University

    • Jacksonville University

    • Nova Southeastern University

    • Stetson University

    • University of Central Florida

    • University of Florida

    • University of Miami

    • University of North Florida

    • University of Tampa

    • Augusta University

    • Berry College

    • College of Coastal Georgia

    • Columbus State University

    • Emory University

    • Georgia College

    • Georgia Southern University

    • Georgia State University

    • Georgia Tech

    • Kennesaw State University

    • Mercer University

    • Middle Georgia State University

    • Piedmont College

    • Savannah College of Art & Design

    • University of Georgia

    • University of North Georgia

    • Valdosta State University

    • Young Harris College

    • Murray State University

    • University of Kentucky

    • Louisiana State University

    • University of Maryland

    • Mississippi State University

    • University of Mississippi

    • Appalachian State University

    • High Point University

    • North Carolina A&T State University

    • NC State University

    • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    • Western Carolina University

    • Campbell University

    • Clemson University

    • Coastal Carolina University

    • College of Charleston

    • Furman University

    • University of South Carolina

    • Wofford College

    • Belmont University

    • Middle Tennessee State University

    • University of Memphis

    • University of Tennessee

    • University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

    • Vanderbilt University

    • College of William & Mary

    • University of Virginia

    • Virginia Tech 

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This list of colleges does not necessarily represent all of the schools Educated Pathways has had students accepted into; it is meant to be used for informational purposes only.