Jared Rivers
Former Cornell Admissions Officer & Collegewise Counselor
With 22 years in college admissions, Jared Rivers has reviewed over 20,000 applications at top institutions, including Cornell University, where he served as Assistant Director and Multicultural Recruitment Coordinator. His extensive background also includes roles at Brandeis University, Bates College, and the University of Maine. Jared’s expertise in athletic admissions and his personalized counseling approach help students find the best match with their prospective colleges, ensuring they present themselves as compelling candidates. Known for his friendly and approachable style, Jared quickly builds rapport with students and reassures parents with his deep admissions knowledge. Outside of work, Jared is a dedicated fantasy football enthusiast, continuously strategizing to reclaim his 2018 championship title.
Julie Brasseaux
Former Tulane Regional Senior Assistant Director of Admission & Collegewise Counselor
After earning a Master’s in Counselor Education at UT Austin, Julie joined the admissions office at Tulane University (her own undergraduate alma mater), where she spent the next seven years evaluating more than 10,000 applications for admissions. During her tenure, Julie also personally led the Community Service Fellowship scholarship team, trained a dozen new members of the school’s admissions team, created the Spring Scholars January Admit abroad program, and managed the application process for Tulane’s accelerated BS/MD combined medical program.
