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Applying to college can be stressful and overwhelming for the whole family. 
It need not be so.

 

 

 

 

About Us

Jill Smilow


Jill has worked with young people and parents in many interactive capacities over the years including publishing and educational television. Most recently, as an Anti-Defamation League facilitator, she’s helped adolescents express themselves and develop their thoughts about prejudice, bias and issues of discrimination in middle and high school as well as on college campuses. Her work involved training youth in ways to find allies and build bridges of understanding in their communities at home and on campus. Jill’s work also extended to the family context, as an educator and facilitator to help create avenues of dialogue within families.

Jill received a BFA from Cornell University. She is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Jill lives in Lexington with her two sons and husband.

 

Rosa Hallowell


Rosa was an investment banker at J.P. Morgan, and a trial lawyer at Ropes & Gray and Gadsby & Hannah.  In both capacities she negotiated, advocated, and advised clients with very different perspectives, giving her experience that is very useful when helping students and parents manage the college application process.  As a banker and lawyer Rosa managed large quantities of complex data - skills that are indispensable when managing and evaluating the volumes of print and web based materials that inundate college applicants today.

Rosa received a BA from Princeton and a JD from The University of Chicago.  She is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Rosa lives in Concord with her two daughters and husband.