Christina Mollison
@christinamollison
Experienced college counselor guiding students to strong college fits and compelling personal narratives.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a passionate college counselor with over 20 years of experience guiding high school students through academic planning, college selection, and the application process. I specialize in college admissions counseling and writing coaching, helping students discover their voice and craft compelling personal narratives that improve outcomes.
I have led college counseling programs in schools and independently, coordinated campus visits and admissions relationships, run workshops on writing and social-emotional wellness, and built programs such as peer tutoring and summer programming. My work emphasizes individualized planning, student empowerment, and measurable results, including consistent four-year college acceptances among the students I advise.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Academic and College Counselor
Saint Monica Preparatory High School
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Manage caseloads of ~55 juniors and 55 seniors, provide academic, social-emotional and college admissions guidance, run college-writing and wellness workshops, and coordinate campus visits and college representative relations.
Independent College Counselor
Independent Practice
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)
Advise high school students and families on individualized academic plans, time-management and college selection; design college essay templates and mentor students in storytelling to strengthen applications.
College Counselor
College Connections
Jan 2004 - Dec 2018 (14 years 11 months)
Counseled students and families across diverse schools on course selection, college lists, internships and scholarships; created academic and career plans and supported application materials resulting in 100% four-year college acceptances for graduating classes served.
Director of Guidance
Renaissance Academy Charter High School
Aug 2005 - Jun 2006 (10 months)
Developed individualized academic plans, monitored transcripts and graduation progress, provided college and career guidance, and administered PSAT testing during the school's operational year.
Director of College Counseling
St. Michael's Academy
Oct 2001 - Jun 2002 (8 months)
Advised students and families on admissions and school fit, supervised campus visit requests, prepared recommendation letters, and managed college correspondence and counseling services.
High School Advisor
COACH (Charlestown High School)
Jan 2001 - Dec 2001 (11 months)
Advised Latino seniors in under-resourced schools on post-secondary options, guided college application and financial aid navigation, and provided individual and group career counseling.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
Master of Education, Human Development and Psychology
2000 - 2001
Activities and societies: Researcher for college programs; Harvard Undergraduate Admissions interviewer
Completed a Master of Education with a concentration in Human Development and Psychology focused on guidance and college counseling.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Spanish
1998 - 2000
Grade: Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Developmental Psychology research assistant
Majored in Psychology and Spanish and completed undergraduate studies with honors.
University of New Mexico
1996 - 1998
Completed undergraduate coursework prior to transferring to the University of Notre Dame.
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Location
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