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Joy Biscornét

College Admissions Consultant

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Lafayette College

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Joy Biscornét got her first taste of college admissions as a tour guide, student panelist, and work-study while an undergraduate at Lafayette College. After receiving a BS in Civil Engineering, she worked as an engineer in the areas of construction and environmental quality. Joy brings a wealth of experience in domestic and international admissions with her, having spent most of her career in the admissions profession. She oversaw the scholarship program at her alma mater, and coordinated the international admission process at Boston College. Joy left admissions to become the Associate Director of College Counseling at Castilleja School in Palo Alto, CA. With a move to the Midwest, Joy returned to admissions to manage international undergraduate admissions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Featured Blogs from Joy

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

How High School Students Can Benefit from Apprenticeships

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

What is Data Science?

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Understanding the Different Types of College Application Deadlines

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

How High School Students Can Benefit from Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are available in a more diverse array of careers than ever before and may be a great fit for a student looking to get real-world work experience.

Posted on December 22nd, 2023
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

What is Data Science?

What is data science, and what can I do with a degree in data science? College admissions consultant Joy Biscornet answers these questions.|What is data science, and what can I do with a degree in data science? College admissions consultant Joy Biscornet answers these questions.|What is data science, and what can I do with a degree in data science? College admissions consultant Joy Biscornet answers these questions.

Posted on March 30th, 2021
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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Understanding the Different Types of College Application Deadlines

What’s the difference between Early Action and Early Decision? What is Rolling Admission? Here’s a rundown of the 7 types of college application deadlines.|What’s the difference between Early Action and Early Decision? What is Rolling Admission? Here’s a rundown of the 7 types of college application deadlines.|What’s the difference between Early Action and Early Decision? What is Rolling Admission? Here’s a rundown of the 7 types of college application deadlines.

Posted on October 1st, 2020
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

The Occupational Outlook Handbook’s Fast Growing Careers

The Occupational Outlook Handbook highlights the growth rate for various occupations. Read on for a look at 3 with faster than average growth rates.|The Occupational Outlook Handbook highlights the growth rate for various occupations. Read on for a look at 3 with faster than average growth rates.|The Occupational Outlook Handbook highlights the growth rate for various occupations. Read on for a look at 3 with faster than average growth rates.

Posted on February 12th, 2020
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