Andrea Rifkin, M.B.A., M.A., has worked as a college-bound counselor at a large public high school helping students unravel the complex college search and application process. She was appointed as a member of the prestigious UCLA “Freshman Selection Committee” in 2000 and has been applications reader for UCLA admissions since that time. She has valuable insights on applying for admissions and experience working on an admissions committee.
She is a certificated college-bound counselor, a specialized designation currently only offered by UCLA. Her experience covers financial aid, scholarship and merit money search, extensive work with personal assessments and important tools used in both college and career counseling. Additionally, she holds an M.A. degree in “Career Counseling and Personal Development”, and an MBA degree.
As a career counselor, Ms. Rifkin has worked with mid-life career-changers and career seekers alike. She is a member of Higher Education Counselors Association, Western Association of College Admissions Counselors, and the National Career Development Association.
After many years in the business world, she recognized a great need for counseling young people to not only prepare for college, but to think beyond and find a suitable career. She believes there is a right college and career match for every student; her specialty is helping young people find that match.
