Fayelah Johnson, College Counselor
Fayelah graduated from the University of California, Irvine with her B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior, with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. At her alma mater, she facilitated a course for incoming first-year students on how to successfully navigate their transition to college- advising them on everything from course selection to how to be a leader on campus. Before joining Collegewise, Fayelah developed and coordinated college-access programs at community-based organizations in Orange County, CA. With nearly a decade of student services and college counseling experience, Fayelah has provided individualized guidance on the college exploration, application, and decision-making process to hundreds of students who went on to thrive in colleges and universities across the country.
With a holistic approach to counseling, Fayelah understands the importance of getting to know her students and families as people, first. She aims to make students feel empowered and confident, regardless of where they are in their college admissions journey, by challenging them to stand in their vulnerability, embrace their strengths, address areas they can improve, and learn more about themselves while doing it!
When she is not supporting students, you can find Fayelah doing all things crafty (sewing, journaling, painting!), or cuddling up with her kitten to watch reality TV.
Education & Experience
B.A. in Psychology & Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine
Former College Access Coordinator, Simon Scholars Program
Former College Board Coordinator, Girls Inc. of Orange County
Former Program Coordinator, UC Irvine Division of Undergraduate Education - Undergraduate/Undeclared Program
Professional Organization Memberships
NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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