Carlos Gooden, College Counselor
In his higher education career that began with leading college tours more than 20 years ago, Dr. Gooden has logged successful admissions stints, both undergraduate and graduate, for nine different schools including University of Chicago, University of Southern California, UC San Diego, University of New Orleans, and Xavier University. After completing his master’s in higher education, Carlos earned a doctorate in educational administration, a topic on which he is currently publishing a peer-reviewed book.
Like the very best in any profession, the greats of college counseling bring passion to the job that’s bigger than the work. For Carlos, this passion comes through in his academic history, his joy in guiding students through the self-discovery inherent to a successful college planning process, and even to his leisure time, as Carlos doesn’t visit museums or national parks when he travels; he visits nearby colleges.
As Carlos puts it:
I have personally, professionally, and academically researched higher education institutions to be a partner for families in this process. My goal is to be an integral partner who works with and for parents—they are critical in this decision-making process.
An emerging serious runner who’s logged monthly 5ks and 10ks with eyes (and legs) on a future half marathon, Carlos never runs faster than to wherever Beyonce is performing, having seen her in concert 13 times. When he’s not earning miles pounding the pavement or traveling to visit colleges, Carlos enjoys eating vegetarian cuisine and catching at least one Broadway show annually.
Education & Experience
University of New Orleans, Ph.D.
University of Toledo, B.A., M.Ed.
Seasonal application reader, University of Southern California
Director of Student Recruitment, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
Executive Director, graduate business programs, University of Houston – Downtown
Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Xavier University of Louisiana
Professional Organization Memberships
NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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