Angela

College Advisor

Education

University of California, San Diego, M.A. in International Affairs

University of California, Berkeley, B.A. in Linguistics

Admission Experience

UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions, External Freshman Application Reader

USC Marshall School of Business Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach, Associate Director

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Admissions Advisor

Angela is a college advisor based in Los Angeles with over a decade of experience helping students craft compelling applications that reflect their unique strengths and stories. Before stepping into advising full time, she served as the Associate Director of Admissions at USC’s Marshall School of Business, where she reviewed thousands of applications for top-tier universities including USC and UC Berkeley, as well as prestigious scholarship programs like QuestBridge and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.

Angela earned her undergraduate degree in Linguistics from UC Berkeley and a Master’s in International Relations from UC San Diego. What drives her most is working with motivated, thoughtful students and helping them navigate the college admissions process with clarity and confidence. Outside of work, Angela is a new mom to a baby girl, which has added a whole new layer of joy (and perspective!) to life. On weekends, you’ll usually find her spending time with family and friends, often with her loyal and grumpy dog Wesley keeping a watchful eye on everything.

Favorite Place to Study:
A cozy chair with my dog in my lap

Hidden Talent:
Finding really lucky parking spots in crowded cities

Senior Superlative:
Least likely to survive a zombie apocalypse