Meet the Team
Our team is dedicated to your child’s success. You can learn more about individual team members and their areas of expertise.
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Colleen Reed
FOUNDER
Colleen Reed is the founder of American College Consulting. Everyday she does what she loves — helps young people get into their dream schools.
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Ron Reed
ATHLETICS, USA, UK & CANADIAN SCHOOLS SPECIALIST
Ron believes to his core that sports and academics are equal pillars of a great college education. He specializes in helping students navigate USA, UK and Canadian universities.
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Allison Shea Reed
ESSAY SPECIALIST
Allison Shea Reed is an essay specialist at American College Consulting. She's also an actor, singer, playwright, and producer with over ten years of experience.
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Katie Gilbert, PhD
ESSAY SPECIALIST
Dr. Katie Gilbert is an essay specialist at American College Consulting. She is also Associate Professor of English at Drury University, a liberal arts college in Missouri.
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Elly Graff
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOOL SPECIALIST
Elly specializes in helping clients get into their dream undergraduate and graduate schools in Canada and the USA.
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Cathy Hibbert
UNDERGRADUATE SPECIALIST
Cathy partners with a wide range of students, including athletes and those with varied learning profiles. Her approach is highly personalized, with each engagement tailored to the student's unique strengths, goals, and learning style.