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Meet Heather!

HeatherK@collegewise.com

Meet Heather!

HeatherK@collegewise.com

It felt like we sent Blake on a journey in a faraway land, and he got a tour guide who told him what paths to try and which to turn away from. Not having been in this strange land ourselves, as parents, our greatest fear was we would give wrong directions. Great experience, comfortable for Blake from start to finish!

BILL, PARENT OF BLAKE CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

Collegewise helped make my daughter’s college application process smooth and painless. In the end, my daughter was accepted to and will be attending her first choice school, USD. I could not be more thrilled for Alana, and I owe so much to Collegewise for making my daughter’s dream school a reality!

TORREY, PARENT OF ALANA UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

Collegewise provided me with a better understanding of the college application and decision process than I thought possible. Collegewise’s guidance throughout the process allowed me to really figure out what I was looking for in a college, while also maximizing my options.

ISABELLE SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

I would often be stressed about what I needed to get done or about how things were turning out, but every time I walked out of the office, I was so at ease. I think the most important part about being at Collegewise was how personalized the process was, and how much care and time and effort went into me specifically.

EMMA UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Going to my meetings at Collegewise never felt like a chore, but more as something to look forward to! Everyone in the office is so friendly, willing to help, and made for such great motivators and supporters when it came time to fill in apps and write essays. 10/10!

EMILY BOSTON UNIVERSITY

The college application process is confusing and tedious, and Collegewise really helped with that process. It was reassuring to go over my application with my counselor so that we could make sure that I had a better chance of getting in!

KYRA VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

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Heather Keddie, College Counselor

Keddie began her admissions journey as an intern in the admission office at her alma mater, Mount Holyoke College, while pursuing a Masters in Higher Education at the University of Massachusetts. From there she headed west working in the admission offices of Whittier College, the University of Southern California, and Stanford University. From there she made the move to college counseling, working at the Sage Hill School and the Archer School for Girls. She thought about shifting her focus on the counseling aspect of her work with high school students, earning a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, but found her heart is really in college counseling. Keddie believes applying to college is all about possibility, potential and fit. She also thinks it can actually be fun.

Outside of work Keddie loves hockey, playing with her dog on the beach, and, since her return to the east coast, enjoying all things New England food from lobster rolls to whoopie pies.

Experience and Education

Admission Intern, Mount Holyoke College

Assistant Director of Admission, Whittier College

Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission, University of Southern California

Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Admission, Stanford University

Director of College Counseling, Sage Hill School

Co-Director of College Guidance, The Archer School for Girls

BA in English and Theater, Mount Holyoke College

MA in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University

Professional Organization Memberships

NACAC: National Association of Admission Counseling

NEACAC: New England Association of Admission Counseling

WACAC: Western Association of Admission Counseling

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