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Amy Alexander

College Admissions Consultant
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Yale University

Bachelor's in Socio and Psycho Linguistics

Golden Gate University

Master's in Human Resources/Organizational Behavior

Amy Alexander comes to College Coach after spending 17 years as an independent counselor. She began her admissions career as an assistant director in the Yale University undergraduate admissions office, where she was responsible for applications from a variety of regions, served as a liaison for the swim and lacrosse teams, and coordinated on-campus orientation programs and housing placement. During her time as an independent counselor, she was a member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling and the New Jersey Association of College Admission Counseling. She also volunteered at both the North Star Academy Charter School and St. Benedict’s school in Newark, helping seniors with their college application essays. Amy received her bachelor’s degree in socio and psycho linguistics from Yale, and her master’s degree in human resources/organizational behavior from Golden Gate University.

Featured Blogs from Amy

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

How to Use the Additional Information Section on the Common Application

extracurricular activities
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

9 Things Ivy League Colleges Look for in Extracurricular Activities

college interview tips
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

8 Tips for Interviewing at Ivy League Schools

All Blogs from Amy

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

How to Use the Additional Information Section on the Common Application

The additional information section on the Common App creates confusion and uncertainty among many college applicants. What do you use this space for?|The additional information section on the Common App creates confusion and uncertainty among many college applicants. What do you use this space for?|The additional information section on the Common App creates confusion and uncertainty among many college applicants. What do you use this space for?

Posted on August 27th, 2020
extracurricular activities
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

9 Things Ivy League Colleges Look for in Extracurricular Activities

Former Yale admissions expert Amy Alexander helps you understand what Ivy League schools look for when evaluating your extracurricular activities.|Former Yale admissions expert Amy Alexander helps you understand what Ivy League schools look for when evaluating your extracurricular activities.|Former Yale admissions expert Amy Alexander helps you understand what Ivy League schools look for when evaluating your extracurricular activities.

Posted on February 14th, 2020
college interview tips
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

8 Tips for Interviewing at Ivy League Schools

Planning to interview at an Ivy League school? Former Yale admissions officer Amy Alexander shares eight tips for interview success.|Planning to interview at an Ivy League school? Former Yale admissions officer Amy Alexander shares eight tips for interview success.|Planning to interview at an Ivy League school? Former Yale admissions officer Amy Alexander shares eight tips for interview success.

Posted on August 31st, 2017
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

4 Tips for Success In College

It’s time to head off to college, and we hope you’re ready for the best years of your life. To get started on the right track, follow these tips for success.|It’s time to head off to college, and we hope you’re ready for the best years of your life. To get started on the right track, follow these tips for success.|It’s time to head off to college, and we hope you’re ready for the best years of your life. To get started on the right track, follow these tips for success.

Posted on August 11th, 2016
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