ALL ABOUT U - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Independent Educational Consultant

Kim's experience in school counseling and her commitment to improving educational environments offers All About U clients a distinct advantage of understanding successful educational outcomes from multiple perspectives. Kim draws on her education and background to connect with students and effectively counsel them to find a path that is right for them. Kim's strength is helping teens identify their passions and goals so that they can find colleges that are the right fit and develop applications and essays that reflect their true selves. Kim has a Masters in Education from Harvard University, a BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross, a certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California, Irvine, and is a member of the Higher Education Counselors Association (HECA). She has served on the Hopkinton Education Foundation as a board member and President; held Program Coordinator/Counselor positions at the Howard Taft Middle School (Harvard University), Washington Irving Middle School, Alliance for Intervention and Prevention, and the Northeastern Family Institute. Kim has worked with student athletes throughout the admissions process at both DI and DIII schools.

Job Titles:

• Independent Educational Consultant

Ruth Ann brings her background as a marketing professional, freelance writer, and internship coordinator to All About U College Counseling. Her expertise in developing brands, honing messages, and working with students on presenting themselves on paper and in person makes her a valuable part of the All About U team. Ruth Ann helps students optimize their achievements, strengths and personal qualities to develop their academic presence in the college admissions process. Ruth Ann holds a BS in Business Administration/Marketing from Providence College, a certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California, Irvine, and is a member of the Higher Education Counselors Association (HECA). Ruth Ann has worked as an Internship Coordinator for The Education Cooperative; as a Marketing Communications Manager of a Fortune 500 company and was the Vice President of Reale/Fitzgerald Marketing Communications Inc. She has served on volunteer educational boards including the Hopkinton Education Foundation (Board Member & President), the Hopkinton Middle School Council and the Hopkinton High School Council. Ruth Ann's daughter and oldest son are recent college graduates and her youngest son is a sophomore in college.

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• Founder, All about U College Counseling

Sharon launched All About U College Counseling in 2017 to meet a growing need to help high school students and families navigate the college search and selection process. She has a comprehensive background working with teens as both a career counselor and internship coordinator. In these roles, Sharon has assisted students in identifying their strengths and interests and connected them with opportunities to develop and explore. With All About U College Counseling, Sharon expands her vision to help students realize a fulfilling, successful and happy educational experience, by helping them find colleges and universities that will enable them to grow and thrive. "As a first-generation college student, I did not receive any guidance when choosing my college or major. I learned firsthand how a lack of information during the college selection process and lack of awareness about my interests and goals, made the path much more difficult and costly than it should have been. As a college counselor, I love assisting students through the self reflection and brainstorming that is necessary before writing an impactful and personalized essay. I also enjoy helping students to define their interests and career goals and assisting them in creating a plan towards personal fulfillment and academic success. While I have worked with students at every academic level, I especially like working with the "average student". Some of these students can feel a little lost in the shuffle during high school and I love watching them grow during the process and helping them to select a college where they will find their stride." Sharon holds a BA in Public Administration from Stonehill College, she is a Certified Career Services Provider through the National Career Development Association (NCDA), and a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She held the positions of Internship Coordinator and Assistant Program Coordinator at The Education Cooperative, and served as President and Fundraising Chairperson of the PTG at Cornerstone Academy in Northborough, MA. Sharon is the the mother of two sons.