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Aimee joins the Quad Education team with almost a decade of experience in highly-selective college admissions and college counseling. She began her career in admissions at her alma mater, Colby College, where she read thousands of applications and advocated for students throughout the reading and committee process. In addition to application reading, her work in admissions ranged from coordinating fly-in programs and events for inclusion and equity weekends, managing tour guides and Diversity Associates, and serving as a member of the athletic recruitment committee. As an admissions officer, she prioritized evaluating each student as an individual and seeing the value in each applicant's accomplishments and experiences.

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Aimee's time in admissions sparked her passion for working more closely with students and families and serving as a mentor through the college application process. She has spent the last six years working for the Schuler Scholar Program, a non-profit organization that provides students the necessary preparation to gain access to and succeed at highly-selective colleges and universities. She spent her first four years in the program as a college counselor, creating academic and course selection plans for students, leading them through their college research process, and working closely with them on each aspect of their college applications. Through her strong understanding of and performance in this work, she was promoted to Assistant Director of College Counseling, where she currently manages and mentors a region of college counselors and serves as a regional consultant and expert on the college application process. 

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Aimee has a deep understanding of the criteria and nuances of private, highly-selective admissions, including small liberal arts schools and larger research institutions across the country. She has also served on athletic recruitment committees and gone through DIII recruitment herself as a college athlete, so she is well-versed in the recruitment process for prospective athletes. Her career has been dedicated to helping students and families from various backgrounds find the best-fit college for them and preparing them each step of the way. While Aimee's New England roots provide her with a straightforward approach to work and communication, she has also adopted the Midwest kindness from her time in Chicago and Illinois. She genuinely enjoys building relationships and better understanding the needs of those she works with and helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves.

Krystal received a Bachelor of Science at Colorado State University and pursued a Master’s in Economics following her undergraduate degree. She acted as an Alumni and Scholarship Program Fellow and Coordinator and as a Leadership Coach for the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. With over ten years of coaching and leadership experience, Krystal has helped her students gain acceptance into top universities such as Stanford, the University of California schools, and Harvard University, among others. 

Krystal is a prestigious scholarship expert, attaining full-ride scholarships from the National Coca-Cola, Boettcher, Intel, Rotary, Masonic, Scientific Education, and Research Institute Scholarships, the President’s Leadership Program, and Honors Undergraduate Research Scholarships for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She has also written and received multiple multi-thousand-dollar grants to conduct and present her scientific research at international conferences. She has led product marketing teams for Coca-Cola, partnered with university admissions, and spearheaded programming for state-wide scholarship programs. 

Krystal's experience as a coach involved providing informational sessions for high school graduates, reviewing applications including resumes, short answer questions, essay questions, counselor recommendations, and teacher letters of recommendation, interviewing final candidates, and making final acceptance decisions. 

Krystal is passionate about giving students the tools they need to succeed and holds a strong belief that knowledge is potential power. She loves coaching her students as they navigate the college application process, utilizing creative problem-solving to enhance the outcomes for her students. By helping students at this stage in their lives, she helps them achieve their educational goals in pursuit of their career aspirations to help them build happy and successful lives. Krystal is extremely passionate about resume building, telling her students’ unique stories, and helping them find the university of their dreams. 

She thrives on making the application experience enjoyable for her Quad students while still holding a sense of accountability and making it one of the best experiences of their lives. In addition to acceptances to top universities, she has coached, counseled, and worked with college students who have successfully navigated and accepted prestigious scholarships, including Fulbright, Coca-Cola, Gates, Marshall, Rhodes, Dell, Goldwater, and Boettcher. Krystal is passionate about giving students the tools they need to succeed.

When Krystal isn’t coaching, she enjoys teaching Aqua Zumba, mountain biking, SCUBA diving, and painting large murals.

Krystal’s Pro Tip? 

As part of the admissions process, it is essential to demonstrate a strong through-line across one’s application. Showing a strong interest in something should go beyond taking classes in that field. Adding in volunteer experience, community service, and research in that same area indicates true passion and dedication.  

Mitzi has a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, where she served as a Counselor and Educational Opportunity Program Assistant Director. In this role, she was responsible for helping with outreach to local high schools to discuss admissions requirements, assisting with scholarship decisions, and supporting admitted students.

Mitzi's passion for coaching college applicants is rooted in her experience with college admissions. Mitzi received support from mentors, family, and friends when she was applying to college, so it is important for her to pay it forward. She also believes that higher education is a valuable stepping stone in life, and she is excited to support students during this process!

When coaching students, Mitzi likes to take a holistic approach. With a decade of experience as a counselor, she understands that transitioning to college can be difficult and a family decision. Mitzi values students' ability to be authentic in their personal statements and enjoys helping them find their best-fit school. With excellent communication skills, Mitzi works collaboratively with both parents and students, understanding their needs and setting clear expectations and next steps, ensuring everyone is aware of their responsibilities at each stage of the process. Mitzi also excels at helping candidates process their stories and strengths, giving feedback clearly and concisely, and making conversations feel comfortable due to her friendly and approachable nature.

In Mitzi's free time, she likes to travel around the world (she has been to over 30 countries!), cook, and spend time with her German Shepard, family, and friends. She also has a small business on eBay selling her parents' 'vintage' items.

It's natural to find it challenging to share your story, but finding your voice and narrative is essential throughout the application process. Your story holds a lot of power, so use it to create a lasting impact in admissions officers' minds.