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Emily Toffelmire

College Admissions Consultant

She/Her/Hers

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University of Arkansas

Bachelor's in Advertising/Public Relations

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Master's in Educational Counseling

I came to College Coach after working for many years in college admissions and high school counseling. As a school counselor, I assisted students in the college application process and wrote hundreds of letters of recommendation, while also helping them and their families cope with any emotional, social, and academic concerns throughout the year. I transitioned from the high school setting to the admissions office when I joined the University of Southern California as an assistant director, reading freshmen and transfer applications and collaborating on admission decisions for over 150 majors, including the liberal arts, engineering, business, cinema, and the fine and performing arts. I subsequently took on the role of senior assistant director in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, where I coordinated the division's Mork, Stamps, Trustee, Presidential and Dean's merit scholarship selection process, as well as recruitment publications and outreach, and traveled everywhere from Honolulu to Miami presenting to and interviewing hundreds of applicants each year.

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

What is a Brag Sheet and What Goes on It?

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COLLEGE ESSAYS

Why NOT to use AI in Your College Essays

campus visits How to get started and where to visit
COLLEGE VISITS

Campus Visits: How to Get Started and Where to Visit

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

What is a Brag Sheet and What Goes on It?

In this video, a former college admissions officer explains the basics of brag letters, which can be vital in helping school counselors write robust recommendation letters.

Posted on September 10th, 2024
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COLLEGE ESSAYS

Why NOT to use AI in Your College Essays

AI may seem like a solution to college applicants who struggle with essay writing, but the end result may hurt your application rather than help it.

Posted on June 28th, 2024
campus visits How to get started and where to visit
COLLEGE VISITS

Campus Visits: How to Get Started and Where to Visit

Campus visit season is around the corner, but where do you even start? Read on for answers to our campus visit FAQ and suggestions for where to visit.

Posted on November 28th, 2023
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COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

Should I Submit SAT or ACT Scores to Test Optional Schools?

Not sure if you should submit standardized test scores to your test optional schools? This video breaks down the factors to consider.

Posted on October 23rd, 2023

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