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Sara Calvert-Kubrom

College Admissions Consultant

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Lewis & Clark College

BA in Hispanic Studies and Sociology & Anthropology

Boston College

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Sara Calvert-Kubrom has held in a variety of positions in higher education, starting with her time advising students and planning academic events as part of her work in the Women’s and Gender Studies program at Boston College. From there, she became a lead administrator of the N.U. in Program, Northeastern University’s freshman study abroad program, where she collaborated with the office of admission on all student enrollment initiatives and oversaw multiple program elements, including student and professional staff in five countries and residence life and student affairs programming and policy. Most recently, Sara was an admissions officer at her undergraduate alma mater, Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. While working at L&C, Sara managed the college’s admissions decision release process, recruited students predominantly from the East Coast, Arizona, and California, managed and trained new admissions counselors, and read thousands of applications. Sara holds a bachelor’s in Hispanic Studies and Sociology & Anthropology from Lewis & Clark College and a Master of Social Work from Boston College.

Featured Blogs from Sara

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Disclosing Disabilities in College Applications

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Growing Minds, Not College Resumes: Why the Elementary Years Aren’t about College Admissions

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Researching Campus Culture as Part of Your College Search

All Blogs from Sara

teenager working with adult tutor or advisor
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Disclosing Disabilities in College Applications

Social media suggestion: Should you disclose a disability in college applications? It's not a simple yes or no answer. Former admissions officers share what families may want to consider before making this decision.

Posted on June 2nd, 2026
classroom of kids raising their hands
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Growing Minds, Not College Resumes: Why the Elementary Years Aren’t about College Admissions

The elementary years are a perfect time to foster a child’s love of learning and a willingness to try new things, and to nurture their personal and social growth. It is NOT a time for parents to stress about college admissions.

Posted on October 16th, 2024
fathers and daughter looking at brochure
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Researching Campus Culture as Part of Your College Search

In seeking out colleges that feel like a fit, students may look beyond factors like location, size, and academic offerings, and try to identify campuses with a culture and values compatible to their own.

Posted on July 24th, 2024
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COLLEGE ESSAYS

Speak Your Truth: Sharing Your Identity in College Essays

The SCOTUS decision on race-conscious admission has caused confusion among college applicants who are unsure if and how they should discuss their identity.

Posted on September 21st, 2023
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