PHILOSOPHY

I am a passionate learner and excellent strategist who always sees the greatest potential in others. In short, I love to see students succeed. Whether the goal is to attend an Ivy League school or just to get into any school, I am deeply invested in helping my clients achieve acceptance into a college that will provide a fulfilling, meaningful future.​

For many years, I worked in the business world within the marketing industry creating effective communications for my clients. I helped companies put their best foot forward and tailor their images to achieve maximum success in competitive markets. That same expertise translates to the college application process as students seek to make themselves stand out among the thousands of competing applicants. I have been fortunate to be part this exciting transition with countless teenagers, as both a teacher and a consultant and have achieved a 100% success rate at helping my clients gain acceptance into a four-year college.

​No matter a student's academic credentials, the process can be stressful as they all seek to gain acceptance into institutions that sometimes seem out of reach. I am proud to say that my unique marketing expertise along with my background in education, results in a competitive edge for my families.

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PERSONAL

I am wife, mom, educator, and business owner who’s worked in both education and marketing for more than 25 years. As a passionate learner and teacher with a true commitment to assisting kids on their college journeys, I enjoy nothing more than to share in the exciting college transition with my families.  

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Cassie Friend is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association and subscribes to HECA standards of good practice.

BACKGROUND

15+ years in public education as a certified high school English teacher and college admissions consultant 

• Proven success assisting students with strategic college application planning and essay writing
• Proven success with students of all abilities, including GT (certified), AP (Advanced Placement trained), and those with learning challenges

15+ years in the advertising industry including management, copywriting, marketing, and client relations

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Bachelor of Arts
​Houston Baptist University
Major: English
Major: Communications
Secondary Certified
Gifted & Talented Certified
Advanced Placement Institute Rice University
Fundamentals of College Counseling Rice University

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