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These are Academode experts who know all the ins and outs of the college admission process. Learn more about them.

Heather Harris Heather Harris Contact the expert

Heather spent 30 years as a high-school guidance counselor. Her purpose as a business owner is to help high-school seniors and their parents as they search for the perfect college or university.

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Leon Evans Leon Evans Contact the expert

Leon currently works as an administrator at a college. Before that, he was a college instructor who also served several stints on admissions committees. He is an absolute expert in the Common Application process.

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Grant Reed Grant Reed Contact the expert

Grant holds a Master’s degree in English Communications as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. He accrued several years of writing experience at a newspaper. Then, he decided to take his pen to the classroom.

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Mary Cox Mary Cox Contact the expert

Mary has obtained a Master’s degree in Tests and Measurements. As a testing specialist and guidance counselor at a high school, she works with students who are considering their future career aspirations.

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Peggy Watson Peggy Watson Contact the expert

Peggy Watson has been an educator for nearly 30 years. She has obtained a Master’s degree in English Communications. Her high-school teaching work centers around the “College Essay Writing” course.

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John Sanders John Sanders Contact the expert

Data is power, and thanks to John our students are able to leverage it to their advantage. John is an IT data specialist. He has created a database of the admissions specifications and requirements for colleges.

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Matt Henderson Matt Henderson Contact the expert

Matt has a passion for higher education. He obtained degrees in English and Anthropology, then went on to get his Master’s in social work. Now he is in a PhD program studying clinical psychology.

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Debbie Wood Debbie Wood Contact the expert

Debbie’s educational background includes both a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling. She has been a high school guidance counselor for eight years.

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Dennis Butler Dennis Butler Contact the expert

Dennis is one of our resident experts on the admissions requirements. He helps students narrow their lists of choices based upon their qualifications, fields of studies, and school requirements.

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Ann Flores Ann Flores Contact the expert

Ann has worked as an admissions counselor for more than fifteen years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and kicked off her career by spending 5 years as a high-school guidance counselor.

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