Carolyn Johnson, College Counselor on Influential Women

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Carolyn Johnson

College Counselor, Green Meadow Waldorf School

Chestnut Ridge, NY

1996Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree BA in English and Communications Degree Master's in education Degree Doctorate in education from Columbia University Teachers College Cert Doctorate in education Cert Training and certification with independent educational consultants Member NACAG (National Association of College Admissions Counselors) Member IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association)

Her Story

About Carolyn

My background is working with high school students as an educator. I earned a doctorate from Columbia University and did adjunct work. I started my own college consulting practice while raising children, focusing on test prep and admissions guidance. Now it's full-time, and I also work half-time as a school college counselor, helping students with lists, applications, interviews, waitlists, and decisions.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Carolyn

01What do you attribute your success to?

I'm very good at what I do. People always ask for my what colleges my students get into, and that kind of sells me. I really get to know students deeply when they're writing personal statements, almost like a ministry, to help match them to good colleges.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Dream bigger. Always expand what you're thinking. Someone told me to get a website instead of just word of mouth and business cards, which increased my visibility and success.

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