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Karen Spencer

College Admissions Consultant

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Valparaiso University

Bachelor's in Psychology

University of Virginia

Master's in Counseling and Higher Educational Administration

Karen Spencer has worked in education for her entire career. After graduating from Valparaiso University in Indiana, she went on to receive her master in education degree from the University of Virginia. Her love of education began when she was a tour guide at Valpo and in the admissions office of the Curry School of Education at UVA. She began her professional work in residence life at Hope College (MI) and then at Franklin & Marshall College (PA) in admissions. Most recently Karen worked as the assistant director of undergraduate admissions at Georgetown University (DC) where she was responsible for recruitment and transfer admissions, and sat on the admissions committee for the McDonough School of Business.

Featured Blogs from Karen

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

From the Heart: A High School Senior’s Tips on How to Create Your Own Service Project

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

5 Tips for Getting into Your Dream School

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

College Admissions for Homeschooled Applicants

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community service
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

From the Heart: A High School Senior’s Tips on How to Create Your Own Service Project

Successful service projects often start with a small idea that incorporates a student’s authentic interests. One student shares her experience starting her own project.

Posted on May 16th, 2023
notebook that says dream it believe it achieve it
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

5 Tips for Getting into Your Dream School

You think you’ve found “the one”—the one college, that is. Now what? Read on for 5 tips to improve your chances of getting into your dream school.

Posted on August 4th, 2022
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

College Admissions for Homeschooled Applicants

We are often asked how homeschooled applicants are evaluated in the admissions process, and the answer is, per usual, “It depends.”|We are often asked how homeschooled applicants are evaluated in the admissions process, and the answer is, per usual, “It depends.”|We are often asked how homeschooled applicants are evaluated in the admissions process, and the answer is, per usual, “It depends.”

Posted on May 24th, 2021
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COLLEGE ESSAYS

Writing the University of Delaware’s Test Optional Supplemental Admissions Essays

College admissions consultant Karen Spencer provides guidance for writing the University of Delaware’s test optional supplemental admissions essays.|College admissions consultant Karen Spencer provides guidance for writing the University of Delaware’s test optional supplemental admissions essays.|College admissions consultant Karen Spencer provides guidance for writing the University of Delaware’s test optional supplemental admissions essays.

Posted on October 8th, 2020
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