About me
Hi! I’m Lisa!
A college admissions consultant based in the Bay Area, working primarily with Bay Area students and families, and with clients across the United States. I hold a Ph.D. from the City University of New York and a certificate in college counseling from UCLA, and I’m a member of the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC). My work follows the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) ethical guidelines, with a strong emphasis on transparency, integrity, and the student’s best interests.
Before becoming a counselor, I spent years teaching literature and languages at public and private universities in the Northeast. That experience shapes how I guide students today. I help students think at a college level, communicate ideas clearly in writing, and build applications that reflect genuine readiness, so they are positioned to thrive once they arrive on campus.
I had to figure out American academia the hard way, which is part of why I care so much about making the admissions process more accessible for families who are doing the same.
I had to figure out American academia the hard way, which is part of why I care so much about making the admissions process more accessible for families who are doing the same.
Who I work with
I work with students across a wide range of academic interests, from engineering and pre-law to nursing and the arts, and help them navigate applications to both large public universities and small liberal arts colleges. I’m particularly experienced in working with students whose grades don’t fully reflect their abilities, growth, or potential, and whose profiles require careful context and strategy.
Staying current
Keeping up with admissions trends is part of my job. I stay current on developments in college admissions through ongoing professional engagement with the field, such as campus visits, college fairs, professional conferences, and regular review of higher education publications. This helps me provide guidance that reflects current policies and admission trends.
Community Work
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