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I began my career in college advising in 1995 at Ingraham High School where I spent
five years helping students create and implement their post-secondary educational plans.
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In
2000, Chief Sealth High School hired me to create a College and Career Center that would become the focus for the school's transformation plan.
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Working together with teachers and staff, I helped all of the students develop an educational plan which included going to college right out of high school.
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Some of the activities I led included;
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developed strong relationships with colleges and admissions officers;
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brought representatives from colleges all over the country to talk directly to students;
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presented interactive college admissions workshops to every class in ninth through twelfth grades;
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organized an innovative campus visitation plan for the entire junior class;
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helped students explore college possibilities and find their right fit;
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published a comprehensive scholarship bulletin every three weeks;
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brought in outside resources such as Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA)
to help all seniors apply for financial aid
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Within two years, the percentage of seniors accepted and enrolled into
four-year colleges rose 40 percent. In 2004, I became an independent college advisor.
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In 2005 I began volunteering at Highline High School in its new Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, which supports students who are the first in their families to attend college. I am no longer involved in
this program but continue to volunteer with local organizations regarding college advising.
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I follow the frequent changes in college admissions requirements by attending conferences, workshops, and professional meetings throughout the U.S.. I also visit with college representatives and tour many college campuses
throughout the year.
Professional Organizations:
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The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC)
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Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)
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Seattle Area College Counselors (SACC)
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