College Admissions Counseling in New York City
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Co-Founder and Head Counselor
Dr. Norman is a Certified Educational Planner and worked as an Admissions Officer at Barnard College/Columbia University. She has been featured as an expert on college admissions by virtually every major media outlet.
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Co-Founder and CEO
Mr. Norman received an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from Columbia College. He served as an Admissions Ambassador at Columbia Business School, advising prospective applicants, helping to lead admissions information sessions, and interviewing candidates for admission. As an alumnus, he continues to serve as a resource and interviewer for Columbia Business School applicants. In addition, Mr. Norman conducts interviews with candidates for undergraduate admission to Columbia University as a member of the Alumni Representative Committee.
Mr. Norman has worked as a consultant to the New York State Education Department (NYSED). At NYSED, he designed innovative performance management systems that more effectively utilized the resources of the 3,500-person department. Mr. Norman’s work impacted New York students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Senior Admissions Counselor
Kate Kostecky is a former Princeton University Admissions Officer, where she evaluated thousands of applications and selected students for Princeton’s incoming class. Ms. Kostecky read applications from all over the world, with a particular focus on New York, the Southeast, and the Southwest; she also traveled to high schools and college fairs in the greater New York City area, the Midwest, and New England as a representative for the university. Ms. Kostecky organized and tracked the art supplements submitted by applicants and was responsible for planning many aspects of Princeton’s accepted student event, Princeton Preview. She also participated in the Ivy+ Conference, working with admissions officers from Princeton’s peer institutions.
Ms. Kostecky graduated from Davidson College, earning a major in French and Francophone Studies and a minor in Theatre. Committed to both athletics and the arts, Ms. Kostecky ran NCAA Division I Track and Field and Cross Country and was named the Rupert T. Barber Theatre Scholar. While at Davidson, Ms. Kostecky also led admissions tours, welcoming prospective students and families to campus.
In addition to working with private clients, Ms. Kostecky leads Expert Admissions’ college counseling initiative with the non-profit Rosie’s Theater Kids.
Ms. Kostecky holds professional memberships in the National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and also in the International Association of College Admissions Counseling (International ACAC).
Senior Admissions Counselor
Shoshana Krieger is a former Assistant Director of Admission at the University of Chicago; she also served as an Admissions Counselor at Trinity University in Texas. Ms. Krieger is a graduate of the University of Chicago, from which she earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities.
While working in the Admissions Office at the University of Chicago, Ms. Krieger was also the Athletics Department Liaison, where she worked closely with varsity coaches and athletic recruits. Additionally, she oversaw the Admissions Office’s relations with high school counselors. Ms. Krieger brings her varied admissions experience, as well as her experience in NYU’s Office of Financial Aid, to her work at Expert Admissions.
Parent Liaison / Writing Specialist
Writing Specialist
Tania Asnes holds a BA summa cum laude from Barnard College in English (Creative Writing) with a minor in Russian. She was inducted early into Phi Beta Kappa, participated in the Centennial Scholars independent study program, and received departmental awards in English and Russian. While at Barnard, Tania served as a Writing Fellow, advising peers on their academic papers. She has served as a writer and editor for the DemiDec and World Scholar’s Cup academic competitions since 2007.
Marketing and Outreach Specialist
Haidan Hu has worked in journalism and marketing in both the United States and China and she currently leads outreach efforts in the Chinese-speaking market and provides support to our Chinese-speaking clients. While working in the Market Strategy team at East West Bank, she oversaw Eastern Region’s public relations and media relations. Ms. Hu also assisted with providing Cross-Border (U.S.-Greater China) services.
Prior to that, she worked as a multimedia reporter at China Daily USA, her beats included education and U.S. – China relations. She covered major international events, including Chinese leaders’ state visits and the annual UN General Assembly. Ms. Hu also led the development of social media content and managed social media campaigns at China Daily USA.
Ms. Hu holds two master’s degrees. One in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, where she was awarded a full scholarship and research assistantship. The other in International Corporate Media from Marietta College.
Ms. Hu earned her B.A. in Advertising and Marketing Communication from The University of Bedfordshire in the UK.
Director of Spanish Services
Dr. David Zuluaga holds a Ph.D. in Politics (Political Theory) from Princeton University and a B.A. magna cum laude in Philosophy with a minor in Economics from Harvard University. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and his senior thesis was awarded the Carrier Prize for Outstanding Work in Moral and Political Philosophy by the Harvard Philosophy Department. He came to the U.S. to study after finishing high school in Colombia, his home country. He has mentored several students, helping them navigate the admissions process for schools in the U.S. Dr. Zuluaga has also been an op-ed writer for different Colombian media outlets and has been actively involved in corporate social responsibility initiatives. Dr. Zuluaga is also a member of the International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and has been an alumni interviewer for Harvard University.
Manager of Spanish Services & Outreach
Maria Cristina Pimiento earned her Business Management degree from the Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia. Following her undergraduate work, María Cristina came to the United States, where she was eager to enhance her education, earning an MFA from the Actors Studio in New York City. With a degree in business and her experience making the transition to the U.S. for her graduate work, Maria Cristina is uniquely suited to assist Expert Admissions’ Latin American clientele. Maria Cristina is also a renowned artist in Colombia and was awarded the India Catalina Award for Best New Artist (2004). Maria Cristina is a member of the International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
Director of Operations
Craig holds a BA in Communications from Marist College. Prior to joining Expert Admissions, Craig was the Director of Operations at high-end day camps.
He has led a team of 200+ domestic and global staff, serving as the point-person for employee communication, client relations, and vendor management.
Craig takes great pride in building relationships and working with our team to achieve successful outcomes.
Administrative Assistant
Ann Robbins is a former high school English teacher, having taught both college preparatory and International Baccalaureate English. She is a graduate of James Madison University, from which she earned a B.A. in English and Secondary Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching. A member of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), she is a lifelong learner.
Ann makes it her goal to serve others and help them achieve their goals. She is also the proud mother of a baby boy.
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