LINDSAY O.
College Advisor

EDUCATION
University of Chicago, M.A. in Program of Humanities
Southwestern University, B.A. in American Studies (cum laude & Departmental Honors)

ADMISSIONS EXPERIENCE
Occidental College, Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions; Application Reader
Pomona College, Assistant Dean of Admissions
University of Chicago Law, Admissions Communications & LLM Program Coordinator
Washington & Lee University, Application Reader

Lindsay has evaluated thousands of applications and worked for the admission offices of Occidental College, Pomona College, the University of Chicago Law School, and Washington & Lee University. Additionally, over the past two decades, Lindsay has supported hundreds of students as a college counselor, admissions and outreach director, and advisor online and at independent high schools in California and Virginia. She cares deeply about her students and works tirelessly to help them find their way forward in college and life—all while trying to make the experience as fun and stress-free as possible. Before entering the world of college counseling, Lindsay honed her writing and editorial skills in Rice University’s Office of Public Affairs and served as editor-in-chief for the Chicago International Film Festival; she brings an excitement for storytelling to the college process, which informs her work with families.

Lindsay currently resides in northeast Ohio with her spouse (an English teacher), two wonderful children, and their barky, lovable, 65-pound rescue pup. She enjoys cooking and trying all sorts of foods, traveling, Pelotoning (don’t get her started on the Power Zone program), hiking, jogging, swimming, reading, and consuming a questionable quantity of media and theater. In high school she did a lot of theater, mock trial, and choir, but not until recently did she try out for her first-ever musical theater show. It was a blast, and she looks forward to participating in future productions down the road.

Hidden Talent Karaoke (Not sure it's that hidden, though!)

Senior Superlative Most Likely to be a Film Critic

Pre-Test Pump Up Song "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen

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