Erika Smith Your College Smith LLC 145 Burt Road, Unit #18 Lexington, KY 40503 C: 859-866-1011 E: [email protected] W: www.yourcollegesmith.com

About Me Born in Michigan and finished high school in Ashland, KY. Married to David since 2002. He teaches U.S. History at Lexington Catholic. We have two kids Shawn & Quinn. Hobbies and Interests: reading, kayaking, home design/decorating, stand-up comedy Education: University of , BA Political Science (98’), Lexington Theological Seminary, MA Theology (05’) Involved In: UK Newman Center, Clays Mill Elementary, Dance Attack Dance Studio, Southwest PONY Baseball

My Background: COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROFESSIONAL • , Associate Director of Admission • Lexington Theological Seminary, Director of Admission • , Director of Admission • Midway University, Director of Admission SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND COLLEGE PLANNER • Lexington Catholic High School, Counseling Department Chair INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT • College and School Planning Services, Educational Consultant CREDENTIALS AND MEMBERSHIPS • Certified Educational Planner (CEP) • American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP), Commissioner • National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) • Kentucky Association of College Admissions Counseling (KYACAC) • Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) • Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)

Targets: 1. Parents of sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school. *Clients from outside of Central Kentucky. Currently have clients in Arkansas, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, and South Carolina. 2. Speaking Engagements (Church Youth Groups, Parent Organizations, Businesses, Athletic Clubs) 3. Community Organizations serving underrepresented high school students and families.

Goal: Be the “go to” College Planner in Kentucky. The “Dave Ramsey” of College Planning!

Copyright © Your College Smith - 2019 All Rights Reserved What We Do: Comprehensive College planning • High School Course Selection • Application Reviews (including Summer Programs, Undergraduate, Medical School, Law School, and Graduate School applications.) • Scholarship & Financial Aid Support • Interview Prep • ACT Prep and Tutoring

Class of 2021: 46 Class of 2022: 30 Class of 2023: 17

Student Stories: 1. Senior girl • 4.0 GPA, ACT 34 as sophomore • From traditional Muslim family. High expectations. Her path is assumed to be picked for her. • Very creative: photographer, is an advocate for positive change and leader among her peers • Guiding her through the planning process, encouraging her to explore her interests, helping her balance • Top choices right now are Princeton, Stanford, Case Western,

2. Graduate (Class of 2020) boy (Enrolled at Case Western Reserve) • Started with 31 ACT. After tutoring at Your College Smith, earned a 34! • Captain of the Cross-Country team • Convinced him to apply to Harvard & MIT *reach school, but let’s expand his reach…he belongs! • He has Apraxia a neurological (learning difference) • Essay prep was big for him

3. Graduate (Class of 2020) girl (Enrolled at Transylvania) • Raised by her grandmother. One parent is incarcerated, one passed away • ACT 21—we helped her raise her math scores by 4 points which will help expand her options for admission and/or scholarships • Works 20 hours a week at a local pizza shop. Loves history! • Just took her first college visit to Transylvania and loved it!

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College Acceptances (*denotes attending) $10,512,932 in Scholarships Earned

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