About Ashley

Hi, I’m Ashley! I am based in New York City where I currently work in admissions at Teachers College, Columbia University. I'm so glad you are here, and would love to tell you a little bit more about myself below! I was first drawn to the field of higher education during my undergraduate years at the University of Virginia, where I had the opportunity to closely guide hundreds of students as they navigated their first year of college. As a Senior Resident and an Admission Ambassador, I was able to connect students to impactful campus resources as well as support them through various opportunities and challenges, and I personally found these experiences to be incredibly rewarding. Since then, I have happily developed my admissions career at TC over the past 11 years, and I even earned a Master of Arts degree in Higher & Postsecondary Education along the way! At Teachers College, I am a Senior Associate Director of Admission, liaising with the Counseling and Clinical Psychology Department as well as leading our virtual recruitment initiatives. I find so much joy in connecting with our prospective students to help them understand how their interests and strengths may translate into an exceptional application. On the other side of the process, I regularly feel inspired while reviewing the applications of these vibrant students, who often desire to make a beneficial impact on society. While it is a privilege for me to help shape a new cohort of dynamic students, I feel equally honored to assist applicants in discovering their unique voice within the application process. Outside of Teachers College, I spent a year working with a private college counseling company where I counseled and mentored high school students through the entire undergraduate admission process. In this role, I assisted students in researching institutions of interest, creating a balanced school list aligned with their academic goals, gathering and crafting required application materials for each school, and submitting polished materials. My students were successfully admitted into wonderful schools such as Tufts, Georgia Tech, New York University, Georgetown, and UC Berkeley, just to name a few! I look forward to taking a thoughtful, meticulous, and tailored approach when working with you, ensuring that we are carving out a personalized path that resonates with your unique interests and goals. When I'm not counseling students, I can be found reading, writing children’s stories, recording voiceover cartoons, performing in a musical, and scouting out the best mac n' cheese in New York City. I am so excited to support you in your journey towards finding your future college!