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Emily Toffelmire

College Admissions Consultant

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University of Arkansas

Bachelor's in Advertising/Public Relations

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Master's in Educational Counseling

Emily Toffelmire brings to College Coach years of experience in both secondary and post-secondary education. She was a high school counselor in public schools in Nevada and California, as well as at an independent school in Thailand, where she helped students apply to colleges on four continents. She moved on to admissions at the University of Southern California, where she spent her first two years as an assistant director, recruiting and evaluating freshmen and transfer applicants from Washington and California. She then served as a senior assistant director of admission for the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, overseeing the merit scholarship selection process and presenting to and interviewing hundreds of students across the country each year. Emily has a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Arkansas, and a Master’s of Education in Educational Counseling from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Featured Blogs from Emily

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

What is a Brag Sheet and What Goes on It?

applying to U.S. universities
COLLEGE ESSAYS

Why NOT to use AI in Your College Essays

campus visits How to get started and where to visit
COLLEGE VISITS

Campus Visits: How to Get Started and Where to Visit

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

What is a Brag Sheet and What Goes on It?

In this video, a former college admissions officer explains the basics of brag letters, which can be vital in helping school counselors write robust recommendation letters.

Posted on September 10th, 2024
applying to U.S. universities
COLLEGE ESSAYS

Why NOT to use AI in Your College Essays

AI may seem like a solution to college applicants who struggle with essay writing, but the end result may hurt your application rather than help it.

Posted on June 28th, 2024
campus visits How to get started and where to visit
COLLEGE VISITS

Campus Visits: How to Get Started and Where to Visit

Campus visit season is around the corner, but where do you even start? Read on for answers to our campus visit FAQ and suggestions for where to visit.

Posted on November 29th, 2023
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COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

Should I Submit SAT or ACT Scores to Test Optional Schools?

Not sure if you should submit standardized test scores to your test optional schools? This video breaks down the factors to consider.

Posted on October 23rd, 2023
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