About Teri Thompson
My Education
- UCLA College Counseling Courses
- B.A. Business Administration, University of Washington
- Certified Educational Planner, AICEP
Associations
As a professional college consultant, Teri Thompson is affiliated with: She regularly attends national conferences and visits numerous schools each year in order to stay abreast of the rapid changes in the college admissions world.
Meet the team!
Liz S (she/her) is a passionate college counselor, yoga teacher, and college essay coach. Liz has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science & Photography from Allegheny College, a Master of Arts in Education from the Universidad de Alcalá in Madrid, Spain, and a Certificate in College Counseling from the UCLA extension school. Liz has worked in education for more than a decade - as a teacher, academic director, and curriculum writer. Her passion for college counseling began as an Assistant Director of Education at a non-profit organization, where she worked with first-generation high school students on college/scholarship applications, essays, and interviews to make higher education accessible. Liz has successfully coached students from diverse backgrounds to earn acceptance at large research institutions, small liberal arts colleges, and Ivy League schools. She enjoys helping students find their authentic voice to express themselves, using their passions as a springboard to success. When she is not working with students or visiting college campuses, Liz enjoys traveling, yoga, hiking, and going to the beach. She currently resides in Newburyport, MA.
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Alexa is an essay specialist at Thompson College Consulting. She attended Yale University, where she earned a BA in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and worked as a Senior Interviewer in the admissions office, and Brown University, where she received her MFA in Playwriting and taught undergraduate writing courses. Alexa has been working with students on college application essays for nine years and especially enjoys helping students craft quirky, original essays. She is a playwright/screenwriter and lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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Noah is an essay specialist and college consultant. Prior to starting with Thompson College Consulting, he worked as an undergraduate admissions reader for Cornell University. Noah holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of South Florida, where he worked as an English instructor for several years. In his free time, he enjoys writing fiction, traveling, and making fresh pasta.
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Sofia is an application specialist and project manager. She attended Muhlenberg College and graduated Summa Cum Laude with her B.A. in English. Sofia has been with Thompson College Consulting for over six years, and her favorite college application to work on is the Common App! She loves finding interesting new books to read at the library, taking her dog on walks in Seattle’s many parks, and knitting sweaters.
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Toby is the team dog. He is a rescue from Mexico, and has settled well into his life in Seattle. He is a recent graduate of a dog training course. Toby’s main interests include playing fetch, going on walks, and eating treats. He is learning not to bark at the mailman.