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Amy Schlitt

Danville,CA

Summary

Dynamic Head Counselor at College Planning Solutions with a proven track record in crafting personalized college admissions strategies. Expert in utilizing college planning software and fostering student engagement, I successfully guided students to achieve their academic goals, ensuring a well-rounded application process and enhancing their chances of university acceptance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Counselor

College Planning Solutions
08.2016 - Current
  • Assess student interests, skills and academic profile to create a yearly academic plan with a goal of attending a 4-year university.
  • Introduce and assist in planning meaningful extra curricular activities throughout high school.
  • Implement testing plan(s) based on student's skill and university requirements.
  • Develop well rounded list of schools to which student will apply, focusing on strengths, major/pathway, selectivity and "fit."
  • Developed and implemented college essay program to support all student applicants.
  • Assist clients with all applications and provide final review and edits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Cal State East Bay
Hayward

College Counseling Certification - Education

UCLA
05-2023

Skills

  • Approach each student individually and create a unique counseling plan for college admissions
  • Meet regularly with families to ensure progress and accountability
  • Identify student strengths, weaknesses, ambitions
  • Continuous monitoring of student progress
  • Implementing college planning software
  • Created outcome based meeting structures and counseling plan
  • Ability to read a student's enthusiasm and genuine interest in the college planning process
  • Focus on student's unique learning abilities

Timeline

Head Counselor

College Planning Solutions
08.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Cal State East Bay

College Counseling Certification - Education

UCLA