Chris
Chris earned his Bachelor's Degree in International History from Georgetown University, and both a Master's and Ph.D. in Education from Penn, where he researched access to higher education. He has leveraged his expertise in college admissions for over a decade, having served as Director of College Counseling at Saint Martin de Porres, Cleveland's Cristo Rey High School, and Director of College Access with Thrive Scholars, a nationally recognized organization that supports students in earning admission to, enrolling at, and graduating from highly selective colleges and universities.
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Tiffany
Dr. Tiffany Noel is an interdisciplinary educator and scholar whose work bridges research, pedagogy, and mentorship across K–12 and higher education contexts. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University, a B.A. in English with a TESOL certification from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and completed postdoctoral research training at the University of Virginia. With 15 years of experience directing undergraduate and graduate programs, publishing scholarly work, and presenting at national and international conferences, Tiffany’s career reflects a deep commitment to educational advancement, culturally responsive practice, and transformational learning.
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Valerie
As a college counseling professional and mother of three children, Valerie understands how overwhelming the college admission process can be. For the past twelve years, she has helped guide hundreds of students and parents through the college admission process. Her students have been admitted to institutions that fit their career aspirations, intellectual ability, and personalities: from large, competitive public universities to smaller elite liberal arts colleges, including all the Ivies. However, she defines real success as connecting with her students as individuals, revealing what makes them unique, and helping them understand and believe in themselves. Her greatest passion is to help young adults communicate who they are and what makes them unique through their college admission packages and interview opportunities.
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Lei Yu
Lei holds a master’s degree from the University of Southern California and a Ph.D. in Social Gerontology from Miami University, along with a graduate certificate in Applied Statistics. With several years of experience in graduate school consulting, Lei specializes in planning, program selection, academic background building and enhancement, scholarship interviews, and research coaching for applicants.
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