Michele Sweeney - Principal
Michele has been an independent college counselor for 10 years and has been intimately involved in the local community. Her focus is on liberal arts students. She is passionate about helping students achieve their potential as they reach adulthood.
MBA – University of San Francisco
BA in Psychology, minor in History – Wheaton College
Attended Wesleyan University as visiting student
IECA Professional Member
NACAC Professional Member
IECA Summer Training Institute
UC Irvine – Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program
Bruce Epstein - Principal
Bruce has been an independent college counselor for over 10 years. He has over 35 years experience in software development, IT, and startups. His focus is on STEM students and sports recruiting.
SB in Aeronautical Engineering – MIT (yes, MIT awards an “SB” not a “BS” because there’s no “b.s.”)
Attended University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) as visiting student
IECA Professional Member
NACAC Professional Member
MIT Educational Council (2009 – 2015)
Ji "JC" Chen - Founder - Harkness Education
JC is fluent in both Mandarin and English, has studied in the US, and has worked for the Associated Press. Her specialty is placing Chinese students in US boarding schools for grades 9 through 12. In partnership with First Choice, JC also places Chinese students (from both China and US high schools) in US colleges and universities.
MBA – Columbia University in partnership with Hong Kong University
BA in Literature, Social Work, and Economics; Fudan University (Shanghai)