Ohio State

Hi there! My name is Madeline Schloss and I am a former admission officer and college counselor. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and then earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from The Ohio State University. After graduating, I worked on the international admission team at Ohio State and then at Northwestern University, supporting students through the application process, reviewing thousands of applications, and learning the ins and outs of the university admission landscape. I then switched sides of the desk, working as a college counselor at a high school in Guatemala, prior to joining the CollegeAdvisor.com team. My experiences at two very different universities, and on the other side of the admission desk, have given me a unique insight into the university admission space. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of working with domestic and international students applying for both freshman and transfer admission to universities in the US and abroad. I can't wait to support you and your family in the college admission process as your Admission Officer through CollegeAdvisor.com!

I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Kent State University where I was a University Founders Scholar and graduated at the top of my class with a 4.0 GPA. I earned my M.A. in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University where I was a University Fellow and served as a Graduate Assistant supporting undergraduate students with major and career exploration. I have been licensed in the state of Ohio as a K-12 School Counselor for the past 14 years. Additionally, I am a graduate of the Independent Educational Consultants Summer Training Institute, an intensive, hands-on, training program designed for those seeking to become college planning consultants. Most recently, I earned a certificate as an International University Advocate through the National Association for College Admission Counseling to better support my students who are wishing to explore international options when applying to colleges. In addition to my formal training, I love staying on top of the latest data and trends in college admissions (what can I say? I’m a data geek at heart!), which is why I can often be found poring over the Common Data Set or listening to admissions webinars that I’ve converted into podcasts. In my over 15 years working with high school students, I’ve served in a variety of roles and settings including working as a school counselor in a private high school, and, for the past 5 years, serving as a college planning consultant to students across the globe. I possess a great amount of passion for the college planning journey and truly love sharing my knowledge and expertise with students and their families. I especially enjoy guiding students in developing an application that best showcases their abilities and helps them stand out in a sea of applicants. Over the years, I’ve gained experience in applying to a vast array of programs and majors (from Aeronautical Engineering to Zoology!) at nearly every kind of university imaginable. I also consider myself to be a college-funding ninja of sorts after having helped countless families secure both traditional and innovative college funding sources and having personally completed my undergraduate and graduate programs with nearly no debt. My greatest joy in all of this is being able to turn what can oftentimes be an overwhelming process into a more manageable (and maybe even a little exciting!) experience for my students and families.

Hello! My name is Kate (she/her) and I am so thrilled to be a part of your college search and application process. I hold an honors B.A. from St. Lawrence University, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2015. I majored in Government and double-minored in Education and African Studies. While in college, I worked as a campus ambassador/tour guide, studied abroad in Kenya, and served as the President of a community service organization focused on reducing food waste and fighting food insecurity on college campuses and in food deserts called the Campus Kitchens Project. After college, I spent two years working as an Admissions Counselor at Hiram College, a small liberal arts school in Northern Ohio, specializing in experiential learning. In 2018, I received my Master's in Education, with a concentration in Higher Education, from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. While completing this program, I worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Harvard Graduate School of Education Admissions Office, and served as an advisor to five university chapter of the Campus Kitchens Project. Below, please find some relevant examples from Master's coursework:

-Inventing the Future: Building Connections from School to Career
-The Economics of Higher Education
-The College Admissions Process: Practice, Policy and Research

-Data and Decision-Making in Higher Education

After receiving my Master's, I worked as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at Northeastern University for 3 years. I evaluated over 3,000 applications per cycle, participated in committee evaluations (Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision), and oversaw both domestic and international recruitment territories. While in this role, I also participated in a number of college readiness workshops and informational panels. I was also involved with the Torch Scholars program, a scholarship program for historically underrepresented, low-income students. Currently, I work full-time as the Assistant Director of College Counseling at a preparatory school in Boston. I am excited to use my professional experience from a variety of institutions, as well as my academic training to help students find their perfect college match!

Hi! My name is Jessica Scott, and I am a seasoned recruitment professional with over 15 years of experience helping students of all backgrounds go through the college application process. After graduating from The Ohio State University, I served two years in AmeriCorps where my passion for helping fellow first-generation college students achieve their dreams began. I spent six years in the Undergraduate Admissions office at Ohio State where I helped thousands of high school students through the application process, lead application and essay workshops, and reviewed thousands of applications for our competitive admissions process. I transitioned to the College of Engineering where I spent over three years helping aspiring engineering students understand the program and how to find the majors that fit their career goals. I am excited to share my knowledge and passion to help you and your family navigate this process and find the right school for you!