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About Stacy
UCSD First Year Admissions Application Reader 2023-Present
UCSD Grad Class of 1996, High Honors, Magna Cum Laude
UCSD Professional Certificate in College Counseling
University of Georgia Specialized Certificate in Career Discovery
University of Georgia Professional Cert in Marketing Research
25+ Years High End Sales & Leadership Experience
Dale Carnegie Sales Training Student Trainer
Stacy graduated Magna Cum Laude from UC San Diego with a degree in Cultural Anthropology, where she developed a strong interest in how people find purpose and meaning within their communities. After more than 25 years in high-level sales, marketing, and real estate, Stacy became known for her ability to connect with people and build systems that create clarity, direction, and results.
When she encountered the college application process firsthand, she immediately recognized a common problem: it was scattered, overwhelming, and lacked a clear path. Students were expected to juggle dozens of moving parts—essays, resumes, applications, deadlines—without ever being taught how to connect it all into a cohesive story. The process created stress and confusion, often leading to missed opportunities and burnout.
Drawing from her background in strategy and systems, Stacy developed a clear, calm, step-by-step approach to help students move through the application process with purpose. Her method is designed to reduce stress by keeping students focused, organized, and intentional with their time—eliminating busywork and emphasizing what truly matters.
At the heart of Stacy’s approach is helping each student discover and articulate their “why”—the unique set of interests, experiences, and values that shape who they are and where they want to go. From there, she helps students build a personalized roadmap that connects their academic choices, extracurriculars, essays, and college list into one powerful, aligned narrative.
Her process includes:
- Clarifying purpose – Helping students explore their interests, values, and goals
- Strategic planning – Mapping out a timeline that avoids last-minute stress
- Building a cohesive story – Aligning academics, activities, and essays around a clear theme
- Targeted time use – Focusing only on what moves the needle in the admissions process
- Confident execution – Completing applications that reflect the student’s best, most authentic self
With Stacy’s support, students don’t just “get through” the college process—they grow through it. They gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to present themselves in a way that resonates with the right schools.
Because college applications shouldn’t be about doing everything—they should be about doing the right things, with focus and purpose.