Jaclyn Shapiro
College Admissions Counselor
Areas of expertise: students who need significant personal support and have special needs, students seeking admission to highly selective schools
Jackie has counseled students and their families throughout the
college search and application process since 2003. After graduating
from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Jackie
continued her studies at Northwestern, earning a Master of Arts degree
in Counseling Psychology, with specialized training in counseling
adolescents. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University.
While at Northwestern, Jackie worked as an admissions counselor and application reader for Northwestern University's Office of Undergraduate Admission. During that same period, Jackie taught Counseling Methods to undergraduates in Northwestern's School of
Education and Social Policy. At Adelphi University, Jackie has led freshman orientation classes to help with the transition from high school and prevent college dropout. As a Ph.D. candidate, Jackie has gained extensive training in conducting psychological evaluations, including assessment of learning disabilities.
Jackie has worked with adolescents, adults, children, and families in many settings, including high schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, and outpatient clinics. At Highland Park High School in Illinois, she led weekly groups on issues from self-esteem to academic achievement. Jackie is currently a student member of the American Psychological Association and a member of the Northwestern Alumni
Admissions Council, for which she serves as an interviewer for prospective students.
Thanks for all your help Jackie. I must say that my son and I are both very impressed with IvyWise. No matter what happens in this process, we have no regrets about hiring your company. You have definitely had a positive impact. I want you to know that now, before we know where he will be accepted. Both my son and I are very pleased with the services of your company. I meant all the good things I've said about IvyWise.
Anonymous Father, Guam, USA
Son Accepted Early Decision, Dartmouth College
Class of 2009
As Isabelle's senior year rapidly approached, we started to panic about her college applications. As soon as I spoke with Jackie Shapiro at IvyWise, I began to calm down. Jackie met with Isabelle and they tackled each portion of the applications. She started by asking Isabelle to write about herself, unedited, so that Jackie could get a sense of who Isabelle is and what is important to her. The personal statement that came out of this exercise captured our daughter's voice perfectly. She kept Isabelle to a schedule that was very workable and, happily, not too stressful. Jackie has a calm, down-to-earth approach that we all appreciated. She had a wonderful way of asking questions to draw out the most interesting aspects in Isabelle's writing and we were all extremely happy with the finished applications. Thank you, Jackie, and the IvyWise team for your invaluable help.
Andrea DuBrow, Mother of Isabelle Esposito, NY, USA
Daughter Accepted ED, Northwestern University
Class of 2009
