ABOUT US
radical honesty
We don’t embellish, sugarcoat or sell false hope. We make a realistic plan for your student and help them focus on working their plan
Compassion with accountability
We deliver clear plans to build confidence and foster calm
our mission
​​At Smart College, it is our mission to advise students and parents through every step of the college journey using our proven process paired with personalized support from a Smart College Advisor.
every family is sacred
We are not a test prep mill. No cookie-cutter conveyor belt here. Everything we do is customized for you
our team
We may be a bit biased, but our team is the GOAT! Comprised of seasoned educators with decades of experience guiding, motivating, inspiring and educating high school students, our team is truly exceptional. We are not former admissions counselor descending from ivory towers. We have been in the trenches with families and students like yours for the past 20 years, and most importantly, we get results!
clarity
We deliver clear plans to build confidence and foster calm. Our communication is clear and on-going. Our Dashboard connects us all so everyone is on the same page.
Kristin Edwards
Founder & CEO, College Advisor
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651-428-0425
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Boston College
Master of Arts in Teaching
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University of California
Certificate in Independent
Educational Consulting
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St. Mary's University
BA English Literature
Brittany Dalum
Director of Education
College Advisor & English Test Prep
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651-295-1613
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Bethel University
BA English Literature
Nick Leeke
Director of Innovation
Specialties
Math Test Prep
Spanish & French Tutoring
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952-486-0123
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Boston University
MA Teacing & Curriculum Development
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Carleton College
BA Economics,
French & Francophone Studies
Trisha Pohl
English Test Prep
& K-12 Reading Specialist
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651-246-8716
trisha@smartcollege.com​​
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University of St. Thomas
MA Catholic Studies
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University of St. Thomas
BA Biology
Annie Berge
College Advisor
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612-382-5723
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Fulbright Scholar
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University of St. Thomas
MA Leadership & Student Affairs
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Macalester College
BA German Studies
Emily Strom
English Test Prep
& Tutoring
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608-792-0928
emily@smartcollege.com​​
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University of St. Thomas
Teaching Fellow
MA Catholic Studies
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University of Dallas
BA English Literature
Tracey Schaefer
Lead Researcher
& Content Creator
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612-709-2463
tracey@smartcollege.com​​
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Winona State University
BA
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Teresa Perrin
Math & Science Test Prep
& Tutoring
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651-329-8998
teresa@smartcollege.com​​
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University of St. Thomas
MA Catholic Studies
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University of St. Thomas
BA Biology
Join the Team!
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We are looking for exceptional, intelligent, driven educators to join our team as college advisors, tutors & researchers
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Call or email to learn more about the best job you will ever have!
651-428-0425
kristin@smartcollege.com​​
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