Since 1981, College Bound has been helping students and their parents to understand the multitude of options available after high school. Through ongoing personalized counseling, our students make informed choices, successfully complete the college application process, and achieve their individualized goals. Throughout the years, College Bound has helped students, athletes, artists, and actors achieve educational and career success through specialized counseling tailored to their individual needs.
Shelley Levine
Shelley Levine, a Certified Educational Planner, has successfully guided high school students and their parents through the college admissions process for more than 25 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, advanced credentials through Johns Hopkins University, a Certificate in College Counseling through UCLA, and is a Professional Member of NACAC and IECA. Founder of MATHWORKS, Shelley is a well-recognized expert in the field of standardized test preparation. She has written for the Washington Jewish Week, and has been featured in the Potomac Gazette, Bethesda Magazine, Washington Monthly and on WTOP. Shelley has presented workshops on the college admissions process for college fairs, local high schools, and community organizations.
EMAIL shelley@collegebound-md.com CELL 301.502.5750
JODI SIEGEL
Jodi Siegel has over 20 years of experience in undergraduate admissions, including nine years as an Admissions Officer at The George Washington University and more than 15 years as an independent educational consultant with College Bound. At GW, Jodi reviewed and rendered decisions on first-year and transfer applications and managed the university’s re-admission and internal transfer processes. As an independent consultant, Jodi advises students and families across all stages of the college admissions process, drawing on deep institutional knowledge and firsthand admissions experience to provide strategic, individualized guidance. Jodi served for six years on the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School College Advisory Committee and has volunteered for several years with CollegeTracks USA, supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds through the college application process. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from American University and a Master of Arts degree from The George Washington University. Jodi is a Professional Member of IECA and HECA.
EMAIL jodi@collegebound-md.com CELL 202.368.0498
Chloe Rothstein
Chloe Rothstein, M.S.Ed., has over two decades of experience in undergraduate admissions, including serving as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Johns Hopkins University for five years. There, she rendered decisions on thousands of applications each year. On admissions committees, Chloe gained insight into how academic coursework, standardized testing and extracurricular activities affect admissions decisions. She also played a role in the admissions process of transfer, international and graduate students. Chloe has presented on College Board and NACAC panels and is a professional member of IECA. A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States quoted Chloe’s work in SAT Wars, a book about the role of standardized testing in the admissions process. Chloe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and a Master’s of Science degree in higher education from the University of Pennsylvania, where her coursework focused on both undergraduate and graduate-level admissions processes in the United States.
EMAIL chloe@collegebound-md.com CELL 650.387.1125
MICHELLE JACOBS
Michelle Jacobs, Ed.D., has over fifteen years worth of expertise on both sides of admissions. She has been an independent consultant with College Bound since 2016. Previously, she served as Director of College Counseling at a local private school, where she guided 200 students annually. She also worked at the George Washington University (GW), including as an Assistant Director in the Office of Admissions, reviewing thousands of applications and recruiting at high schools across the country. Prior to working in admissions, Michelle taught high school English in Howard County. Michelle earned her doctorate in higher education from GW, researching how students' college search, choice, and academic match is influenced by fit. She holds a master's in higher education from GW and a bachelor's from the University of Maryland, College Park. Michelle is a Professional Member of IECA and has presented at national conferences on various topics related to students' college choice and experience.
EMAIL michelle@collegebound-md.com CELL 301.704.5011