dean skarlis

president and founder

About

We provide full service college counseling for families with high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. We work with students and parents for 1-2 years to help them select and get admitted to colleges that fit them socially, academically, and financially. We've visited more than 300 colleges. We have a detailed understanding of the financial aid and scholarship process which enables us to help families save thousands of dollars on their students' education. Specialties: Strategic college planning to help families find the best fit. Integrating the critical financial strategy with the college selection process.

Country

united states

City

rensselaer

Industry

higher education

Skill

student affairs, admissions, public speaking, leadership, coaching, training, career counseling, strategic planning, staff development, higher education, leadership development, adult education, educational consulting, resume writing, marketing, nonprofits, program development, team building, fundraising, community outreach, enrollment management, strategy, workshop facilitation, grant writing, social networking, coach, presenter, teaching, career development, e learning, student counseling, organizational development, volunteer management, curriculum design, college financial aid coaching, instructional design, curriculum development, job search strategies, executive coaching, budgets, student financial aid, entrepreneurship, educational leadership, small business, non profits

Experience

consultant

act

2000-6 - 2006-11 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Marketed ACT products and services to college admissions and enrollment professionals, high school counselors, administrators and teachers. Provided training and support on a variety of products and services. Briefed senior level state education officials on student performance on the ACT and other assessments.

administrator

duquesne university

1993-6 - 2000-6 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Provided leadership training, support, and guidance to dozens of student organizations. Mangaged a budget and staff of student affairs professionals

president and founder

the college advisor of new york, inc.

2004-11 - Present · 21 yrs 11 mos

College admissions consulting, financial strategies including financial aid and scholarship leveraging for the families of high school students. Test prep, application and essay coaching - all focused on helping families find best fit colleges.