Greetings aspiring scholars! My name is Daniel L. and I look forward to the opportunity to support you with your educational endeavors. I have worked my entire career to support and empower students, especially with choosing their home for the next four years in college. I am passionate about helping every student find that 'a-ha' moment where they find a college that is the best fit for them and grind through the application process to achieve the goal of acceptance into their dream school....
Greetings aspiring scholars! My name is Daniel L. and I look forward to the opportunity to support you with your educational endeavors. I have worked my entire career to support and empower students, especially with choosing their home for the next four years in college. I am passionate about helping every student find that 'a-ha' moment where they find a college that is the best fit for them and grind through the application process to achieve the goal of acceptance into their dream school.
I have experience working as an 8th grade English teacher for two years in the Houston area. I had the highest rate of commended students on the 8th grade STAAR exam in my district during my second year of teaching. As a student, I graduated with two degrees from Boston University in four years, (B.A. and M.A.), both in political science with an emphasis on educational policy. I also wrote two papers that were published in an undergraduate online press, one which highlighted the use of social media in education. In my current role within college access, I have presented and trained multiple counselors on topics pertaining to college writing, including designing my own framework for creating a memorable personal statement.
My heart lies with supporting you all with reaching your college dreams! I can recall how challenging and enduring the process towards applying to competitive institutions can be and I want to help make your journey smoother. The moment when you are accepted to a college you are proud of is one of the best moments of your young lives and I look forward to the opportunity to support you. I have served as a counselor for the last four years, supporting students in gaining access to some of the most competitive schools in the country including Bowdoin College, Harvard College, Boston University, Columbia University, and Swarthmore College. I have experience supporting students through college research and identifying best fit schools, crafting an authentic personal statement and supplements, and prepari