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Meet an Admissions Counselor: Kyra Tyler | College Coach Blog

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KT sized MG 3642.ashxEvery Thursday this summer, we are introducing students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant that best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Kyra Tyler, who works with students both in the Chicago area and remotely.

Where are you from?
Kyra: Matteson, IL (30 min. south of Chicago)

Where did you go to school?
Kyra: Northwestern & Harvard

What did you study?
Kyra: Flute Performance then Higher Education Administration

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July 17, 2014by Kyra Tyler
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet an Admissions Counselor: Amy Alexander | College Coach Blog

meet an admissions counselor

AA Professional HeadshotEvery Thursday this summer, we are introducing students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant that best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Amy Alexander, who works with students both remotely and in our Manhattan office.

Where are you from?
Amy: Grew up in Hamden, CT. Lived in Washington, DC, San Francisco, New Haven, CT, Madrid, Spain, and Montclair, NJ.

Where did you go to school?
Amy: Yale University, BA; Golden Gate University, MS in Human Resources/Organizational Behavior.

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July 10, 2014by Amy Alexander
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Get to Know our Educators | College Coach Blog

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There are things we all share in common at College Coach: a passion for education, a love of books, professional admissions experience, a perhaps-too-nerdy interest in college visits. But despite all the things we have in common, there are many characteristics that make us different from one another. As a newer member of the team, I’ve enjoyed getting to know the subtle differences in my colleagues’ approaches to essay reviews, their philosophies on college admission, and of course, their passions outside of work. As you work with us to find an educational consultant that best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student.

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June 21, 2014by Ian Fisher
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