Based in Scarborough, Maine, Julia counsels students throughout the country through all stages of the undergraduate college search and application experience. She began working with students independently after 13 years in high school college counseling offices, first at Saint John’s School (San Juan, PR) and later at Moses Brown School (Providence, RI). Prior to that, she worked in Undergraduate Admissions at Connecticut College. She continues to engage in various forms of professional development, including application reading, and especially loves helping students develop their authentic voice through essay writing.By providing supportive, honest counsel and by debunking myths about what the college application process is  “supposed" to feel like, Julia helps students and families see that the college application experience can be empowering and stress-free.

Favorite College Essay Prompt: If you worked alongside Ben & Jerry, what charitable flavor would you develop and why?