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Dianne knows how challenging it can be to find the right college at the right price. She was a first generation, low income student who relied on scholarships to pursue her BS in Chemistry from Trinity College (CT) and her MBA from Cornell University. Her educational background makes her particularly strong in working with students potentially interested in STEM, health science and/or business fields. Starting with some preliminary interest and career assessment tools, she will guide your high school student through the process of self-discovery so that your teen finds colleges where they will thrive. Families appreciate Dianne’s knowledge about financial aid, which helps your teen focus on colleges that can potentially stay within your family’s financial constraints while still achieving his/her educational, social and geographic preferences. Distinctive features about Dianne’s approach include developing a very customized process unique to the student(s) in your family; numerous in-person meetings, held at your home if desired; advising about summer opportunities to help your teen further explore or strengthen capabilities; early financial aid estimation and scholarship recommendations; one-on-one training for application essay and resume development; personal review of essays and application materials before submission; and guiding your family if the student’s financial aid offer doesn’t sufficiently match your current financial limitations.