Grace Chapin James
Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions
New York (Brooklyn) and Missouri (St. Louis County: Ladue Horton Watkins High School and Mary Institute Country Day School); Countries in North Africa and the Middle East
You don’t have to fit every detail of birth through age 18 in your essays! A resume is not an essay—we can learn a lot about you when you focus in on a goal, interest, or experience and explore it fully, rather than feeling like you have to pack all of your accomplishments or achievements […]
Dacoda Scarlett
Associate Director
Alaska; Iowa; Illinois (outside of Chicagoland and St. Loui Metro East); Missouri (Southern Missouri and Eastern Missouri excluding Franklin, Jefferson, St. Louis, and St. Charles Counties and St. Louis City)
The ability to provide access and opportunity to students from rural Missouri and Southern Illinois is a dream come true for me as someone from these communities myself. Being able to connect with these students and their families, understand their life experiences, and support them through the college application process is an opportunity I take […]
Nakeyah Bradford
Associate Director
Washington D.C.; Maryland; Virginia; West Virginia
Take one step at a time. The college search is a long journey, but if you take one step at a time, you won’t feel overwhelmed. Do one thing related to the college search each day. This can be as small as imagining your college experience or as large as visiting a college campus. Just […]
David H.B. Bell
Assistant Director
Arkansas; Louisiana; Mississippi; Oklahoma; Tennessee
Definitely the food. There are so many great local food options that allow you to experience so many different flavors and cultures. As a Social Studies graduate and a foodie, I love it! David on his favorite thing about St. Louis
Jackie Gao
Assistant Director
Arizona; Southern California (Orange County and San Diego); New Mexico; Nevada
Kieran Uhlmansiek
Assistant Director
Delaware; New Jersey; New York (Staten Island); Ohio (Northern); Pennsylvania
Whispers. I loved grabbing an iced chai and studying there with my friends. Kieran on her favorite spot on campus
Demetrius Coleman
Associate Director
Illinois (St. Louis Metro East); Michigan; Missouri (St. Louis City; North St. Louis County including University City High School)
Remember to reflect on how an institution’s resources will meet your individual needs. The application process is as much of an interview for the different universities you apply to as it is for you. Know and assess your individual needs well and let that drive your final decision. Demetrius’ advice for students going through the […]
Sarah Ostroot
Senior Associate Director
California (Greater Los Angeles including Riverside, Central Valley, Imperial Valley, Sacramento and far northern counties)
Applying to college can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing. Take time to slow down, enjoy time with your family and friends. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Sarah’s advice for students going through the application process
Lia Garofolo
Assistant Director
Idaho; Kansas; Kentucky; Missouri (Kansas City and Western Missouri); Montana; Nebraska; North Dakota; South Dakota; Wyoming
There’s so much stuff to do, and everything is so accessible! The food is also amazing. Shoutout to The King and I, and Corner 17. My favorite place is probably Subterranean Books on The Loop. Lia on her favorite thing about St. Louis
Morgan Farrar
Senior Assistant Director
Illinois (City of Chicago and North/Northwest Chicago Suburbs); Ohio (Central and Southern)
Knowing what you don’t want in a school is just as helpful as knowing what you do, and having those kinds of priorities can help to narrow down your application list or your final decision. Morgan’s advice for students going through the application process