Molly Seay | College Admissions Counselor

It was a pleasure working with Molly Seay, College Counselor, Collegewise. My son and I truly could not have navigated the extensive college application process without Molly. My son is an international student, attending high school outside The U.S., so it was very important that we worked with someone who understands the global college application process. Molly was professional and knowledgeable, but more importantly she was nurturing, encouraging, transparent and patient as she assisted my son in applying to schools not only in the U.S. but also to universities in the U.K. and Canada.

JANELLE, PARENT

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

Molly Seay, College Counselor

Molly Seay is a counselor at heart and has spent the last decade helping hundreds of students find their paths.

Molly began her career in Charlottesville, Virginia counseling at Albemarle and Western Albermarle High School. In those roles, she managed caseloads of 350+ students, served as chair of the School Based Intervention Team, was the College Board coordinator for students with disabilities, facilitated AP, PSAT and SAT tests, and managed all accommodations for students’ testing needs. In 2016, Molly headed down the road to Richmond for a year at Saint Gertrude School before landing at St. Catherine's School as the Associate Director of College Counseling. Molly's students have attended college all over the US, UK, and Canada but, no matter where they land, her favorite part of the job is listening to a student's story, supporting them through the highs and lows of college admissions and always doing her best make the college journey less stressful and more fun – the way it should be!

Molly earned her bachelor's from Virginia Tech in Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise and she earned her master's in School Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University. She’s a photography fanatic, loves getting her hands dirty in her garden, would rather refurbish an antique over buying new and looks forward to college football every fall- Go Hokies! And her favorite place to be is with her daughter, Jane, her Lewellin Setter, Sadie, and her husband, Matt, who keep her laughing every single day.

Education & Experience

B.S., Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise, Virginia Tech

M.Ed., School Counseling, Virginia Commonwealth University

Counselor, Albemarle High School, Charlottesville VA

Counselor, Saint Gertrude School, Richmond, VA

Counselor, Western Albermarle High School, Charlottesville VA

Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Catherine's School, Richmond VA

Professional Organization Memberships

NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling

PCACAC: Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling

ASCA: American School Counseling Association

VSCA: Virginia School Counseling Association