Meet Natasha!

Natasha Moon, College Counselor

Natasha brings over 26 years of admissions expertise to Collegewise, having guided more than 1,000 students to college success. Natasha is passionate about helping students find the right-fit schools—ones where they will thrive.

Having personally experienced the challenges of attending a college that wasn’t the right fit, Natasha is committed to ensuring her students make informed, confident choices. She has worked extensively with high-achieving students enrolled in competitive high schools. Her students have been accepted to top institutions like Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, UPenn, University of Michigan, Cornell, University of Chicago, UC Berkeley (especially the MET program), Boston College, UCLA, USC, Caltech, Emory, Amherst, Brandeis, Swarthmore, Northwestern, Northeastern, and Lehigh, among many others. Internationally, her students have been admitted to UCL, Imperial College London, Saint Mary's (for Medicine), Oxbridge, University of Toronto, NUS, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She’s also worked with specialty applications, including BS/MD, engineering, and business programs, as well as students with disabilities, learning differences, and first-generation applicants. Natasha previously tutored high school students in preparation for a variety of admissions exams and has a knack for helping students plan out their testing strategies.

Known for her warmth, directness, and meticulous organization, Natasha fosters strong relationships with her students—many of whom keep in touch years after college. Whether helping a future Ivy Leaguer or a student exploring lesser-known gems, she prioritizes student happiness and long-term success above all else.

In addition to a college counseling certificate from Columbia University, Natasha holds a degree in Health Science from Stony Brook University and another in business, management, and international relations from the University of Maine.

Education & Experience

University of Maine, B.A. (summa cum laude)

Columbia University Teachers College, College Advising

Harvard University, Leaders of Learning Program

University of Michigan, Gamification with Gameful Learning Certification

Independent College Planning, multiple firms

Application Reader, three top U.S. universities (1 UC, 2 Private)

Test prep instructor 

Professional Organization Memberships

NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling