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

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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Jessica Strange, College Counselor

Jessica hails from Canada and has had diverse living experiences from growing up in Hawaii to many years of living in California and Washington.  Residing now in Tennessee, she has over 20 years of experience working with students and families from many different backgrounds, college hopes and dreams.  She brings a lot of STEM experience to the table from her years at Tesla STEM, where most students applied to and were also accepted by very competitive colleges locally and across the nation.


The highlight of her career has always been working with students.  Jessica genuinely cares about the details of students’ lives and is always joyful and supportive when working with each student.  She loves to get to know their life stories and supports them every step of the way as they launch into the next season of life in higher education.  When Jessica is not meeting with students or reading up on admission trends, she can be found homeschooling her four children, teaching at a local co-op academy, and seeking out the next best waterfall hike to convince her family to join her on.

 

Education & Experience

Former College Counselor, Tesla STEM High School, Redmond, WA 
Former Counselor, George Washington High School, San Francisco, CA 
Former Counselor & Tutor Coordinator, Mission High School, San Francisco, CA 
B.A., Public Relations, Hawaii Pacific University 
M.A., School Counseling, University of San Francisco 

 

Professional Organizations Memberships

NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling

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