About Me
College Essay Authority provides personalized college counseling services to high school students and their families. With 12 years of experience in high school education, Pilar offers expert guidance through every step of the college application process including course selection, extracurricular planning, essay coaching, and application strategy. The goal is to empower students to find the right fit for colleges while reducing stress and maximizing their potential for success.
Professional Development & Education:
Extensive Professional Development Experience
AVID Summer Institutes
CSU & Counselor Conferences
College Board AP Professional Development
History Teacher Summer Institutes
Study Abroad Experiences
National Board Certified Teacher
AA Degree Liberal Arts, West Valley Community College
BA Degree History, Education Minor at UC Davis
MA Degree American History, Pace University
MA Degree Teaching, Santa Clara University
MA Degree Yoga, Mindfulness, & SEL, Woolfe University, expected 2025
Mission
To guide, support, and inspire high school students and their families through the college admission process with empathy, strategy, and confidence.
Vision
To make college counseling more accessible, student-centered, and empowering. To serve students from all backgrounds feel confident in their choices and capable of building a meaningful future.
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