Meet Nancy
Independent Educational Consultant
Helping students and families navigate the college admissions process is not just my profession—it’s my passion. I genuinely look forward to meeting you and guiding your son or daughter on this journey.
As a mom of four, I understand firsthand how exciting and sometimes overwhelming the process can be. I’ve worked with students from all backgrounds, including those passionate about the performing arts, fine arts, pre-med, nursing, engineering, business, pre-law, and so many more. No matter their path, I love helping students uncover their unique interests and strengths and then guiding them in crafting an authentic and compelling application that truly reflects who they are.
The best part of my job is watching the transformation that happens throughout this process. By the time admissions season ends, I see students gain confidence in themselves and their future. That growth never gets old—it’s what makes this work so rewarding year after year.
What I Specialize In
Building a Balanced
School List
Crafting Compelling Essays
Creating a Strategic Application Plan
Finding the Right Academic & Social Fit
Building in Affordability Through Scholarships and Merit Aid
“Education Taken was unlike any other college counseling experience we had. Nancy is attentive and caring. She was instrumental in helping our son achieve his goals for his physical therapy school applications. She was excellent at guiding him to find the right program that suits him. We were so lucky to find her!"
-Cindy Ermert
Parent of UCSD Senior , 2024
"Navigating the college admissions process felt overwhelming, especially as my daughter pursued art schools—a world I knew little about. Nancy helped her define exactly what she wanted out of a fine arts program. Through Nancy’s expertise, patience, and dedication, my daughter went from uncertainty to confidently choosing her dream school, where she’ll be attending this fall. Working with Nancy lifted an enormous weight off our shoulders, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend!"
- Mendy M
Parent of Westview HS Senior, 2025
“Nancy's dedication and personalized approach to the college admissions process made all the difference for our family. Nancy took the time to truly understand our son, his goals, and what schools would be the best fit. Her guidance through the application process was invaluable, offering insights on timelines, essays, and key considerations. Nancy’s flexibility in creating a customized plan made everything seamless for us. Her expertise, thoughtful support, and commitment to student success make her an incredible resource. We highly recommend her!”
- Valerie O'Reilly
Parent of Cathedral Catholic HS Senior, 2025
“Nancy is the best!! She has been incredibly helpful and understanding while we tried to navigate the confusing and challenging world of the process of getting into colleges with our son. She is wonderful at connecting with the kids as they are just as confused as us parents with all of the applications, essays and information colleges require these days. She is a great listener, communicator and has a way to make this a fun process to navigate. She is top notch and a world class specialist in her field. I don't know what I would have done without her!”
- Dr. Stacy Godes