COLLEGE COUNSELING
EUREKA knows that there are other steps in the college admission process beyond the SAT* and ACT. Here is a list of independent college counselors that we have worked with and recommend highly. The sole purpose of an independent college counselor is to get your child into the best school with the best fit. They are a great resource for all your college questions.
VENTURA COUNTY
Pat Croner
The College Match
31907 Benchley Ct.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 889-7712
pcroner@earthlink.net
- Counselor at Agoura High School for 17 years
- Independent Counseling since 1991
- Former board member of Thousand Oaks/Westlake Chamber of Commerce, and member of WACAC†, NACAC‡, and HECA¤
Sonja Montiel
College Confidence
(805) 407-7023
- Admissions Counselor for UC Santa Barbara from 1999-2002
- Serving on the Executive Board, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC†), 2004-2007
- Serving as Chair for the National Ventura College Fair hosted through NACAC‡, 2004-2006
- Offices in Ventura and Westlake Village
Audrey Kahane
22849 Valerio St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 704-7545
audreykahane@earthlink.net
- Writes a college admissions column for The Acorn
- Holds Masters and Bachelors Degrees from Ivy League university
THE VALLEY
Marilyn C. Morrison
Morrison Educational Consulting
5703 Murietta Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 781-3476
moredcon@sbcglobal.net
- In home consultation
- Specialty: Gifted students, visual artists
- Member: NACAC‡, WACAC†, HECA¤
- Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA
Jeannie Borin, M.Ed.
College Connections
3551 Caribeth Drive
Encino, CA 91436
(866) 348-3393
www.college-connections.com
- California Life Credentialed Educator, Masters Degree and 20 years in teaching, counseling and administrative work
- Ten years private admission counseling
- UCLA College Counseling Certification Program
- Member WACAC†, NACAC‡, HECA¤, IECA§
Terrie Baumann and Terri Stern
College Prospects
(310) 476-4642 - West LA phone
(818) 705-5790 - Valley phone
- 10 years experience
- Members: WACAC†, HECA¤
- Do pro bono work in LA public high schools
- Specialty: Visual performance artists, athletes, learning disabled students
LOS ANGELES
Kristina Schwartz
(310) 838-5634
Kristina@universitybound.org
- 28 years in college administration
- College Board member for 22 years
- Member WACAC†, NACAC‡
- Specialty: Learning disabled, visual/performing arts, athletes
Allison Schenk
Allison Schenk
Kendall & Schenk Educational Consultants
(310) 274-6262
allisonschenk@yahoo.com
- Worked at Marlborough School in college counseling office, and worked in U. of Michigan admissions office
- MBA in Finance, Columbia School of Business
- Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA
- Worked in investment banking industry in LA and NY
- Specialty: Visual and performing arts students, athletes, and LD students
Gail Meyer
2999 Overland Avenue Ste 217
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 459-5453
www.gailmeyer.org
- MSW- Smith College
- Former Instructor at Simmons College School of Education
- Licensed Clinical Social worker
- Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA
- Member WACAC†, NACAC‡, HECA¤, IECA§
- Volunteer College Counselor at Palisades Charter High School College Counseling Office
Alexandra Dumas Rhodes, M.A.
Educational Consultant
(310) 428-9543
alexandra92@stanfordalumni.org
- B.A. & M.A. degrees from Stanford
- Volunteer alumna for the Stanford University Office of Admissions
- Member IECA§, HECA¤, WACAC†
- Has worked with hundreds of students over the past decade guiding them (and their families) through the college application process
Baillie Gerstein
Admission Accomplished
2107 Greenfield Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 962-0037
baillie@admissionaccomplished.net
www.admissionaccomplished.net
- UCLA College Counseling Certification Program
- Licensed HS English Teacher - 15 years (New York)
- LAUSD - Program Evaluation and Research - 5 years
- Senior Coordinator-SOURCE-Student Outreach for College Enrollment (a pilot program designed to help disadvantaged, Los Angeles high school students apply to college and for financial aid)
- Member WACAC†, HECA¤
- Specialty: Theater/Musical Theater--Comprehensive preparation, including monologue, song selection, audition skills and direction.
ORANGE COUNTY
Barry Resnick, EdD, MFT
(714) 538-8776
resnick50@gmail.com
Dedicated to serving high school students (and their families) make realistic and valuable choices.
- Professor of Counseling at the college level for over 25 years
- Doctorate in Higher Education
- California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#32488)
- Featured speaker at college nights throughout the West Coast
- Proficiency in NCAA compliance issues related to athletic recruiting and eligibility
- Responsive to both parents and students throughout the entire admissions process
Judy Hellmich
Hellmich & Associates
29741 Orange Oak
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-4100
jbhadvise@cox.net
- Credentialed and Masters Degree Counselor
- Assists students through the entire college placement process
- Services include: testing for personality identification and college major leading to careers
- Member WACAC†, NACAC‡, HECA¤
Coleen Bryan
College Materials
(949) 347-6800
www.collegematerials.com
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- Early Admissions Counselor for UC Berkeley and UCSB
- Member WACAC†, HECA¤
- Participated in UCLA College Counseling Program
Helen Hewitt
265 S. Randolph Avenue, #140
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-8981
careerprep@sbcglobal.net
SAN DIEGO
Kathleen Johnson, CSA, CCPS
(800) 758-1752
Kathleen@NationalCollegeFunding.net
www.nationalcollegefunding.net
Kathleen is a Certified College Planning Specialist. When she is not facilitating her very popular College Funding Workshops at various high schools throughout San Diego County, you can find her helping families discover creative methods to maximizing college financial aid without losing sight of their long-term financial goals.
Kathleen has also been nominated for the "Best Financial Planner in San Diego" award by San Diego Magazine, as requested by her clients, and has also appeared on an ABC TV news program about college financial aid.
Peggy Wallace
Making Conversation
(760) 803-2641
peggy@makingconversation.com
Making Conversation help teens communicate effectively with confidence and ease to:
- Improve their college and job interviews
- Discover positive networking, and
- Be their best self with adults and others
Barbara McDowell
3917 Alder Ave
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-5286
barbara@barbaramcdowell.com
www.barbaramcdowell.com
- M.A. in Guidance and Counseling
- Director of Counseling/Guidance, College and Career Counselor
- Santa Fe Christian Schools, Solana Beach CA, 7 years
- Private practice, 10 Years
Jill Porter
(858) 454-5528
porters@electriciti.com
Jim Lundgren and Sohail Taqui
College Funding Solutions
(858) 566-9236
jimlundgren@collegefundingsolutions.org
www.collegefundingsolutions.org
- Helps parents of high school students through the maze of regulations and paperwork required to maximize Financial Assistance and minimize the impact of college costs on the family’s budget and resources.
- Member of the National Institute of Certified College Planners and the California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
Susan Monken, M.A.
Educational Consultant
Solana Beach, California
(858) 344-0401
smonken@gmail.com
www.susanmonken.com
- UCSD College Counseling Certificate Program
- California Life Credentialed Educator, Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Language Arts Specialist Credential
- Member WACAC†
- Develop a customized, structured plan for you
- Create a management plan for the varying deadlines and requirements
- Advise in drafting and critiquing essays and applications
- Provided recommendations on schools that may be your fit
Amanda Hirko, M.Ed.
Hirko Consulting
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 437-3879
amanda@hirkoconsulting.com
www.hirkoconsulting.com
- Comprehensive college admissions counseling for students and their families, grades 7-12
- Specialty: Background in advanced writing/ essay development
- M.A. in English and Education, The University of Michigan
- Certificate in College Counseling, UCSD
- Member: WACAC† and HECA¤
NORTH BAY
Dawn Anderson
226 Center Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-2098
danderson@waypointeducation.com
Choose the right school, the first time!
- UC Berkeley Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning
- Member: NACAC‡, WACAC†, HECA¤
- Over 12 years of admissions and counseling experience
- Former officer to the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Specializing in study abroad, leadership skill development and collegiate athletics
Lynda Berkley
912 Lootens Place, 2nd floor
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 258-0808 - Phone
(415) 258-0869 - Fax
collegeadvising@aol.com
- Independent college and career counselor with 20 years experience
- Certificate in College Advising Services, U.C. Berkeley
- Member HECA¤ and WACAC†
- Consultant to public high school in developing college and career program
- B.S. Secondary English Education
- Specialty: include a career inventory for all students
Laurie Favaro, M.S.
45 Main Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 459-7526
lauriefavaro@comcast.net
- Personalized college admission counseling for students and their families, including high school academic planning, extracurriculars, assessing abilities and interests to create a college list, SAT/ACT testing schedule, applications, essays, and interviews
- Master's Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Career/Life Planning
- Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning, UC Berkeley
- Member: NACAC‡, WACAC†, and HECA¤
EAST BAY
Elizabeth White
College Admission Consultant
1421 Grove St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 814.8820
ewhite823@earthlink.net
- Director of Piedmont High School College & Career Center for 17 years
- Independent College Counselor since 2000
- UC Berkeley Certificate in College Admissions Counseling
- Member of NACAC‡, WACAC†, HECA¤ and NCEC
- Regional Representative for HECA and served on HECA Board
- Presenter for United Health
- Services include all aspects of the college selection process with students and families and provide testing for career interest and learning styles.
PENINSULA
Dewey Wilmot
Admissions Edge
347 W Rincon Ave Unit B
Campbell, CA 95008
(650) 544-6164
www.myadmissionsedge.com
dewey@admissionsedge.us
- Serving students from Palo Alto to Fremont. Please see website for more details.
NCAA RECRUITING
David Stoeckel
The College Recruiting Group
24881 Alicia Parkway, Suite E - PMB 202
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 830-5735
david@PlayCollegeSports.com
www.PlayCollegeSports.com
- Hold college recruiting information nights for parents and students
- Produce high quality videos for athletes to use in the recruiting process
- Company has been in business 13 years
- Specialty: athletes
Tom Chandler
Ivy Recruiting, Inc.
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
(310) 375-5689
tchandler@ivyrecruiting.com
www.IvyRecruiting.com
- Specializing in helping athletes to be recruited at elite academic schools
- Free phone consultation available covering the recruiting process
- All Ivy Recruiting athletes have been recruited regardless of sport
- Stop pushing. Let a coach pull your son or daughter in.
