The College Beacon - Shining Light on Your Educational Journey
college counseling
Experience
Experience
Experience
Since 2012, Ann has combined her enthusiasm for young people and in-depth counseling experience as a former Board-Certified Genetic Counselor into a passion for consulting and guiding high school students and their parents through the multi-faceted college exploration and educational journey. She has assisted over 2,000+ students to atten
Since 2012, Ann has combined her enthusiasm for young people and in-depth counseling experience as a former Board-Certified Genetic Counselor into a passion for consulting and guiding high school students and their parents through the multi-faceted college exploration and educational journey. She has assisted over 2,000+ students to attend colleges and universities across America. Ann has been uniquely qualified to help students find the schools that are right for them (whether small or large, public or private, well-known or hidden gems) through a combination of caring, intuitive college counseling and a knowledge of the current college landscape.
Former College Counselor, Carmel High School (Carmel, IN)
Independent Educational Consultant (University of California, Irvine Certificate Program)
Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)
Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)
Member, National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC)
Member, Indiana Association of College Admission Counselors (INACAC)
Former Board-Certified Genetic Counselor (ABMG and ABGC)
Past President, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Past Member, US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing under President Clinton's administration
Philosophy
Experience
Experience
The College Beacon firmly believes all college-bound students should carefully consider their many options and ultimately "love their list" as they begin applying. A personalized, balanced list of schools, with financial affordability as an integral component, will provide the greatest likelihood that students will land at an institution
The College Beacon firmly believes all college-bound students should carefully consider their many options and ultimately "love their list" as they begin applying. A personalized, balanced list of schools, with financial affordability as an integral component, will provide the greatest likelihood that students will land at an institution where they will be able to grow:
- Academically
- Emotionally
- Physically
- Socially
- Spiritually
Using this philosophy to find a right fit college helps ensure:
1. Engagement on campus, which leads to life fulfillment and preparedness
2. Higher likelihood of on-time graduation
3. Minimal student debt by identifying colleges offering merit, talent, leadership, and/or need-based scholarships
Mission
Experience
Mission
To guide students along individualized journeys to higher education by discerning purpose, discovering strengths, and determining best fit colleges.
This mission provides the foundation for college counseling to:
- Empower students to take ownership of this process
- Focus on higher education as the stepping stone to launch students to success
To guide students along individualized journeys to higher education by discerning purpose, discovering strengths, and determining best fit colleges.
This mission provides the foundation for college counseling to:
- Empower students to take ownership of this process
- Focus on higher education as the stepping stone to launch students to successful careers and fulfilled lives
- Remove unnecessary stress and make the process fun for the students and their parents
- Serve as a trusted advisor and enthusiastic cheerleader while providing personalized and comprehensive consulting services