An independent educational consultant, Mr. Paradiso’s experience in the field spans over forty-five years. Holder of a Bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College, a Master’s from Middlebury College and having completed the course work and written examinations for a doctorate in Educational Administration and Psychological Services at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, he is a founding member, former president, board member and chair of various committees of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (51³Ô¹Ï); he has earned the designation of Certified Educational Planner (CEP). A former teacher, coach, administrator and department head at the secondary level as well as a college adjunct professor, Mr. Paradiso’s professional career is both varied and comprehensive. He has extensive experience working with clients from numerous countries and cultures seeking educational opportunities in the US. A frequent presenter at professional conferences, he holds membership in the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC), the International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC), the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the Enrollment Management Association (EMA).

Areas of Consulting Expertise

College Admissions

International

K-12 School Admissions

International

Additional Areas of Advising

Financial Aid AdvisingFirst-Generation College-Bound StudentsGap Year ProgramsK-12 Day SchoolsLGBTQ+ StudentsMilitary Schools and Service AcademiesSTEMStudent-AthletesSummer ProgramsTransfer StudentsVisual/Performing Arts

Additional Languages Spoken

French

Education & Training

Bachelor's Degree & Institution

AB Hamilton College

Master's Degree & Institution

MA Middlebury College

Certificate Degree & Institution

Certificate in College Counseling UCLA

Doctoral Degree & Institution

ABD University of Pennsylvania

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Company
The Admissions Authority, LLC

Primary Phone
(267) 975-7580

Location

  • West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382-7903
    United States

Location of Client Meetings
Both in person and online

Ethnicity of Consultant
White or Caucasian

Gender
Male