This class is taught in English.

Students should have a better understanding of the types of colleges, what colleges look for in their applicants, gain a deeper understanding of themselves as a student and person, gain insight into how to select a major, learn the myths of selecting a college, self-evaluate their study skills, and begin to see the broad range of college options available to them.

I have my own business as an Independent College Consultant and mentor students towards their individual goals, whether that is to attend a community college to save money or getting an acceptance at Brown. I hold an Independent Education Consultant Certificate, an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language, and a B.A. in Sociology (with minors in English and Spanish). I personally have attend college courses at private and public institutions, as well as at institutions in the three U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Spain.

I've worked with students making education transitions (from a foreign high school to an American high school, from high school to college, and from college in home country to college in foreign country) since 2010 through both my professional career and through volunteering at two non-profit organizations. I have been assisting students specifically with applying to and starting college since 2014. I have worked as an advisor at a university for over five years as well as taught general education English courses at a university for one year. In addition, I have been a reviewer for two different Department of State competitive scholarship programs.

I regularly take classes and attend professional conferences and workshops to improve my skills in helping students evaluate, select, and apply to colleges.  As an Independent College Consultant, I visit college campuses (both in-person and virtually) to learn as much as possible about various colleges and universities. I am also an Associate Member of IECA, the professional organization for independent education consultants, and I visit around 15 - 20 colleges each year.

Homework Offered
Independent work done outside of class is an important and required part of this course and assigned after each meeting. As this course helps students gain insight into themselves within the context of preparing for college, most assignments will include personal surveys, with the possibility of reading an article or blog post. Independent work is meant to be purposeful, thought-provoking, and add personal value to the class experience while taking up minimal time.

Each assignment is required, and the end result of that assignment (either survey results or knowledge) is required to discuss and learn the topic in the following class.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There are no formal grades in this class. 
Grades Offered

Students should have a basic understanding of what college is. Middle schoolers who have completed my "What is College?" class are ready, though it is not required students have taken that course.