About College Bound

Why Choose College Bound?

Four decades of personalized guidance from Certified Educational Planners and former admissions officers.

Since 1981, College Bound has been guiding students through the college admissions process. Now recognized as a national leader in the admissions space, College Bound believes that every student merits the focused, individualized guidance necessary to develop and present the strongest possible application.

We customize each student's college admissions strategy to reflect their goals, strengths, and accomplishments. Recognizing that no two students are alike, our approach emphasizes individualized guidance that thoughtfully accounts for each student's distinctive qualities.

At College Bound, we've provided college admissions consulting to students across the US and in over a dozen countries. Our experts hold memberships in organizations such as the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), and the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA).

Meet Our Experts

Each College Bound student is paired with a dedicated admissions consultant committed to advancing their individual goals. Our team brings extensive experience supporting applicants admitted to Ivy League institutions, religiously affiliated colleges, state universities, service academies, business schools, art and design colleges, and international universities, among others.

Shelley Levine

Shelley Levine, a Certified Educational Planner (CEP), has successfully guided students and families through the college admissions process for more than 35 years. Her CEP designation, awarded by the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners, reflects the highest standards in the profession and signifies extensive experience, advanced training, ethical practice, and a deep commitment to student-centered advising.

Shelley holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, has completed advanced coursework through Johns Hopkins University, and earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. As the founder of MATHWORKS, Shelley is also a recognized expert in standardized testing. She is widely published on college admission topics and has been interviewed by both Washington, DC-based and national media, including Bethesda Magazine, Washington Jewish Week, the Potomac Gazette, Washington Monthly, and WTOP.

shelley@collegebound-md.com · 301.502.5750

Jodi Siegel

Jodi Siegel is an independent college admissions consultant with over 20 years of experience, including nine 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.

Jodi has contributed insights to college admissions platforms such as College Confidential, and has 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 holds a Bachelor of Arts from American University and a Master of Arts from The George Washington University. Jodi is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and the Higher Education Consultants Association.

jodi@collegebound-md.com · 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.

Chloe has presented on panels for such organizations as College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling. A 2016 Supreme Court decision 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 from Stanford University and a Master of Science in higher education from the University of Pennsylvania.

chloe@collegebound-md.com · 650.387.1125

Michelle Jacobs

Michelle Jacobs, Ed.D., has over 15 years of expertise on both sides of admissions. She has been an independent consultant with College Bound since 2016, where she has supported hundreds of students and families as they navigate the college admissions process. 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.

michelle@collegebound-md.com · 301.704.5011

Ready to start your college admissions journey?

Schedule a consultation with one of our expert advisors and take the first step toward building a strong, personalized application.

Schedule a Consultation