“Alyssa helped guide us through the trials and tribulations, and emotional valleys, of the application process with the passion of Juwan Howard and the grace of Tom Brady.”
-Parent, Boston
Alyssa earned her BA with honors from the University of Michigan and her JD cum laude from the University of Miami. Alyssa continues to practice law with a focus on catastrophic property claims. Through her legal background and experience, Alyssa has developed a passion for writing and extracting thoughts and ideas from people, which is an attribute that translates well to the college application process, particularly essays.
Alyssa advanced her training and knowledge received through her work at Michigan by obtaining a College Counseling certificate through the University of California San Diego. She also completed the IECA Summer Training Institute and continues to monitor the admissions landscape.
If you see your town on this map, Alyssa can help you!
Alyssa has lived in the Detroit area for the past twenty years but still considers her roots in Maryland and Florida.
She is a passionate Michigan Wolverine fan.
Alyssa also serves on the Free to Run Foundation board and is actively engaged in pro bono work related to educational disparities.
While in college, Alyssa worked in the admissions and orientation office, developing a passion for higher education administration. She continued on this path while working as a lawyer and a reader for the University of Michigan Office of Admissions.
Q + A with Alyssa
Why did you decide to become an independent college admissions consultant?
While working for Michigan admissions, I knew I wanted to be on the other side of the process and help guide students on their path to college admission. Reading the essays and seeing the student through the application, I wanted to know more. Always being described as resourceful and passionate, I knew this would be a fantastic role for me.
What do you like best about working with students?
I love getting to know the students more and joining them on their path for their future. I take considerable pride in their accomplishments and treat them as they are one of my own.