Admission Counseling

As an admission counselor, my work focused on providing access to higher education for future students, many of whom were first generation. Governed by NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counselors), we follow strict guidelines and work to tear down barriers to higher ed.

Professional Responsibilities

Below are some of the various projects that I specifically worked on during my tenure in admissions. I enjoyed many of these projects immensely and took pride in how they turned out.

  • Admissions Committee

    Attended and contributed in weekly meetings to determine a student’s fitness for entry into college. Maintained detailed records of acceptances.

  • Scholarship Committee

    Review applicant’s academic achievements to determine merit scholarships; interview and review scholarship applications for full tuition scholarships.

  • Overnight Program

    Welcomed prospective students for an overnight stay, matching them with a host student and 2 courses on their second day. Coordinating prospective student schedules, host student schedules, meals and extracurricular activities.

  • Catholic College Tour

    Organize large scale event for over 100 school counselors from 6 different states to tour 4 different catholic colleges in the local area. Coordinated lodging, transportation, meals, social events, and professional development activities for counselors.

  • Open House Programs

    Organized open houses three times a year for prospective students. Collaborated with all college departments in order to provide academic sessions for prospective students and parents. Coordinated all logistical aspects of program, including meals, rooms/venues, speakers, etc.

  • Application Review/Travel

    Responsible for all students applying from Northern New Jersey, exceeding 1000 applicants per year. Engaged with applicants in person through various college fairs and events in NJ and on campus. Assisted applicants in choosing appropriate major based on career goals. Once accepted, maintained constant communication to inform them of next steps.

  • Counselor Professional Development Breakfast

    Coordinated a professional development and training breakfast for over 25 school counselors from NJ.

  • New Student Orientation

    Presented information to parents of incoming students regarding student responsibilities, FAFSA next steps, course selection, etc.

  • Admitted Student Presentations

    Facilitated presentations for admitted students and parents to provide information on next steps, college specific information, major specific information, FAFSA information, and career services information.