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Jordan Kanarek, College Counselor

In 2016, Jordan became the first former Collegewise student to later join its ranks as a counselor, a goal he set for himself soon after setting foot on campus at Gettysburg College. After becoming a fully-fledged adult, Jordan completed a stint in the Gettysburg admissions office before leading the private tutoring division of The Princeton Review’s Washington, D.C. office. In addition to the boring business stuff, he recruited and trained faculty, delivered more than 30 speeches annually at local high schools about college admissions and testing, and completed his UCLA college admissions certification. Apparently, he had finally learned how to multi-task.

 

Jordan started the Rockville office for Collegewise, and quickly became a known (and highly regarded) resource for students and schools across the DMV region.  He was also tasked with traveling to the Far East to speak about US university admissions in addition to his numerous local speaking and counseling commitments. He also became a guide and mentor to other Collegewise counselors, helping them to develop their craft.

 

In 2024, Jordan decided to focus on his first love – counseling students. He launched his own company, Kanarek Consulting LLC, under the umbrella of the larger organization, Collegewise, a set-up that combines the best of both worlds. Jordan, through his practice, now works one-on-one with a limited number of families, helping them navigate their college journeys. While he is older now, he joyfully proclaims that he plans to stay immature forever.

Education & Experience

Director of Private Tutoring, The Princeton Review of Washington, D.C., 2013-2015

Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA

Certificate in College Counseling, Columbia University

Invited Speaker, Johns Hopkins Pathway to College and Summer Discovery

Director of Operations, Curio Partnership

Professional Organization Memberships

NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling

PCACAC: Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling

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