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Lisa Albro

College Admissions Consultant
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Goucher College

Bachelor's in English

Goucher College

Master's in Creative Nonfiction

Lisa Albro brings a wealth of knowledge to College Coach in both secondary and post-secondary education. She served as the Associate Director of Admissions for her alma mater, Goucher College, where she was responsible for recruitment of students from New York, New Jersey and twenty other states. At Goucher, she oversaw the student, alumni and parent volunteer admissions programs. Lisa also served as Director of College Counseling at Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union in West Orange, NJ, and as Director of College Counseling at Xavier High School in Manhattan. Lisa has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Goucher College, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher College.

Featured Blogs from Lisa

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Career Pathways: Teaching K-12

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COLLEGE ESSAYS

Are Optional College Essays Really Optional?

cadets at United States Military Academy at West Point
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

The Military Academy Application Process

All Blogs from Lisa

elementary school teacher smiling in classroom full of students
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Career Pathways: Teaching K-12

Whether you decide to be a teacher before college, during college, or after, there is a pathway to certification and employment.

Posted on February 14th, 2024
woman shrugging with question marks in hands
COLLEGE ESSAYS

Are Optional College Essays Really Optional?

When can you skip writing a college essay, and when is it a must? College admissions consultant Lisa Albro explains the nuances of so-called “optional” essays.

Posted on November 17th, 2023
cadets at United States Military Academy at West Point
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

The Military Academy Application Process

While applying to a traditional university involves essays, recommendations, and grades, there are many more layers to a military academy application.|While applying to a traditional university involves essays, recommendations, and grades, there are many more layers to a military academy application.|While applying to a traditional university involves essays, recommendations, and grades, there are many more layers to a military academy application.

Posted on May 11th, 2021
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Understanding ROTC Programs

ROTC programs can be found on over 1,700 college campuses in the United States. Learn more about these programs and what the application process is like.|ROTC programs can be found on over 1,700 college campuses in the United States. Learn more about these programs and what the application process is like.|ROTC programs can be found on over 1,700 college campuses in the United States. Learn more about these programs and what the application process is like.

Posted on April 8th, 2021
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