Morgan Phillips (she/her) has spent her 20+ year career in college admissions and counseling. She spent eight years in admissions as an application reader and Senior Assistant Director, then 13 years at independent schools. Recognized as a ‘Counselor That Changes Lives’ by CTCL.
Applying my competitive spirit to helping students pursue highly selective college admissions.
Take the long view--think about success 5-10 years after college and what it would look like to be successful and happy then (not just as you are finishing high school).
The best way to maximize scholarship potential is by applying to colleges that offer merit aid where you are above the average profile. This is the biggest source of scholarship dollars that is the easiest to access, especially for families who won't qualify for need-based aid.