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 is an independent college admissions consultant with over 20 years of experience, including 9 years as an Admissions Officer at The George Washington University. At GW, she reviewed first-year and transfer applications and managed re-admission and internal transfer processes. She has contributed insights to college admissions platforms such as College Confidential and been quoted in The Washington Post and other local publications. She regularly presents on college admissions topics within Montgomery County Public Schools and to parent audiences, and has also presented to CollegeTracks staff, where she volunteers. She previously served on the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School College Advisory Committee and volunteers with organizations including CollegeTracks USA and FORA (Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America). She holds a Bachelor of Arts from American University and a Master of Arts from The George Washington University and is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and the Higher Education Consultants Association.
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 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 as they navigated the college admissions process.
Michelle also worked at the George Washington University, 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, Maryland. Michelle earned her doctorate in higher education from GW, researching how students' college search, choice, and academic match are 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 the Independent Educational Consultants Association and has presented at national conferences on various topics related to students' college choice and experience.
EMAILmichelle@collegebound-md.com CELL 301.704.5011