Dana's partnerships
Relationship-building and networking has always been an important part of being an effective college counselor. Creating valuable partnerships with other outstanding professionals is key to providing students and families the best support during the college and graduate school application process.
Eddie Maza is the owner of Maza Academics and serves as a seasoned tutor and current Humanities department head for a high school in Northern New Jersey. Eddie supports students with SAT/ACT preparation, essay writing assistance for college/graduate school/career exploration, English writing and language arts support, and specialized programming in art history. Eddie’s focus is on 1:1 personalized and customized tutoring experiences for students from across the globe. To learn more about Eddie and his work, please visit: https://www.mazaacademics.com/
Maria Tomaino is a certified national counselor who has been supporting college students and adults (new professionals to retirees) with the career counseling and coaching process for 15 years. She specializes in career coaching, professional development training, and strengths-based leadership and her services include resume/cover letter development, career coaching, interview preparation, leadership assessments, and holistic wellness including yoga, sound healing, and more. To learn more about Maria and her exceptional work, visit her website at: https://108coaching.com/
Mali List Mayer is the principal and founder of HeartFull Parenting, a parenting and time management coach who works closely with parents to become their partner in their quest to be more productive on a daily basis. Mali provides support and accountability to families as they begin their productivity journey. To learn more about Mali and her work, please visit: https://lifemanagementpro.com/
Betsy Cadel is the founder and “primary stress-buster” of College Essay Helpers. Betsy works with students who are seeking guidance with any aspect of their college essay process. She helps students develop their voice to feel confident and proud of the final essay(s) they submit. The added bonus is they will become a better writer, which will be a critical skill for the rest of their life. To connect with Betsy please visit: https://www.collegeessayhelpers.com/
TribeTalk provides resources for high school seniors so they can research and compare Jewish life on multiple college campuses. In addition, TribeTalk produces insightful webinars and podcasts that present different experience of Jewish life on campus as well as in-depth discussions on relevant issues. To learn more about TribeTalk, visit: https://tribetalk.org
Alliance Tutoring offers academic coaching and tutoring for teens and young adults in the transition to private school, into college, or in the time between schools. Led by Alex Merrill, Alliance Tutoring specializes in assisting middle, high school, and college-aged students who have strayed from their academic path and need additional support and guidance. Their support ranges from tutoring in multiple areas of study, test preparation, and executive function coaching. To learn more about Alliance Tutoring, visit: https://alliancetutoring.com
Dana is excited to announce that in partnership with Whitney Fisch, MSW, students and families can have access to a seasoned mental health advocate and wellness coach throughout the college admissions process including guidance about managing stress, making decisions, and handling the transition to college. Whitney will be providing one-on-one and group programming options for students and families who would like to complement the college admissions support that Dana is able to provide. To learn more about Whitney, her background, and her services, visit her website at www.whitneyfisch.com
Dana's Thoughts on preparing for the future
Getting Through Senioritis Together!
In the 20+ years I have been in education on both the high school and college side, I can say that senioritis definitely is a
Finding Purpose to Find the Right College
A few years ago, I began hearing the idea of creating a “brand” so a student would be better highlighted to colleges during the admissions
Why the College Visit Matters – and So Does the Food!
Over the past ten years as a college counselor, I have been asked countless times by families: Does my student need to visit a college
Quotes & Mentions
COVID-19’s Impact on the College Admissions Process
Ponsky hopes that all these changes prompt people to look at the college admissions world in a different way. “This time should be for families
The Unexpected Benefits of Attending a Virtual College Fair
Prior to attending a virtual fair, college consultant Dana Ponsky suggests students use their school’s college counseling platform to do a basic search based on
How People Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to Search for Careers
When teens have access to the data at the same time that they are making college decisions they become more informed consumers.” Click here to
How to reduce the stress of college admissions
“I think the most important thing to realize is that the student is the captain of the ship. I like to say that the college
How New York City Created Four of the Top 100 Colleges in the U.S.
“You could have a student who struggled academically through high school be able to find a place in the CUNY system, and you could have
Events, Workshops, & Webinars With Dana
Tribe Talk Webinar: Searching for a College Through a Jewish Lens
This dynamic webinar with 3 college admissions counselors presented critical issues that Jewish high school students should consider when applying to and choosing colleges. Click
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler’s PodCouch
Navigating the Insane College Admissions Process with Dana Ponsky & Whitney Fisch – Episode 048
Highway to Higher Ed: Exploring College Admissions & Transition
Dana joins the Highway to Higher Ed podcast (Season 3: Episode 2) and speaks with Alliance Tutoring founder, Alexander Merrill, to discuss tips for a
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