About Lauren, Founder of college scares me

I’m beyond proud to have sported Cal Poly’s green and gold, Harvard’s crimson, and Texas Tech’s scarlet and black.

At Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Go Mustangs!) I studied psychology with a concentration in counseling and families. In all my spare time I was a member of the university's dance company, served as Vice President, Academic Excellence of my sorority, completed multiple internships working with high school students, minored in dance and child development, and graduated with honors. At Harvard, I completed a master's degree in education - and gained experience in the classroom at three different high schools. Lastly, at Texas Tech, I earned a masters of science in couple, marriage, and family therapy. While there I worked at the university’s Student Counseling Center, the Department of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office of Parent and Family Relations. I also traveled to present my writing and research. I think it's safe to say I've mastered this college thing; it doesn't scare me anymore.

If you work with me, your application is going to boast more than numbers. I will learn about your/your student’s GPA, test scores, and how many pageants/tournaments/competitions/etc you've completed. AND I will also learn about favorite quotes, trips, hobbies, and that funny thing uncle Pete said over dinner that inspired you to live differently. These are the things essays are made of. To make things fair, I’ll share a little more about who I am.

• I am a mom. When I am not working with families I can likely be found chasing my son around
• I try to read at least 5 books a month
• I danced through life from third grade up until graduate school. Hip-hop & Modern are my favorite genres.
• I have a pomeranian-toy poodle named Rockefeller 
• I also have experience in health/wellness retail management and employee growth
• My food groups: coffee, avocado toast, pasta, more pasta, dark chocolate bars, and pastries 
• My favorite essay from my own applications was about my relationship with my good old fashioned pen & paper planner