Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process

Joanna Graham: Expertise, Authenticity, and Purpose


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In today's episode, I chat with Joanna Graham, one of Signet’s Senior Admissions Consultants, to discuss the significance of expertise, authenticity, and purpose in shaping students' paths, highlighting the transformative power of education. Join us for insights into career navigation and the impact of self-discovery on students' aspirations.

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Joanna is one of Signet’s top admissions consultants. She has decades of experience in the college admissions and standardized testing space, having worked as an admissions interviewer and application reader at Georgetown University and then as an independent admissions consultant in the DC area. Joanna received her Bachelor’s degree in Language & Linguistics and Sociology from Georgetown University. Joanna stands out because she is a current member of the Board of Governors at Georgetown, she spent nearly a decade working at the Graduate Management Admissions Council, and she volunteers at a variety of athletic and military organizations such as Dog Tag Bakery, Team Red White & Blue, the Ironman Foundation, and the Pat Tillman Foundation Clients. Students love Joanna because she is kind, well-accomplished, and encouraging. She is an avid athlete and has completed nearly 40 marathons and ultramarathons and 2 Ironman triathlons, and she is a proud mother and dog mom!

Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.

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Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the ProcessBy Sheila Akbar, PhD

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