The college application process can be overwhelming for both the student and their family. Our primary focus is on making your journey as stress-free as possible by leveraging tools, sharing information from the many college visits that we conduct every year, and applying a wealth of real-world experience gained from our work with other students.

Lee Norwood

Lee Norwood: Revolutionizing College Admissions Consulting

Lee Norwood is a nationally recognized leader in college consulting, founder of Annapolis College Consulting, and creator of College Sharks, a groundbreaking virtual membership program designed to help families navigate the college admissions process with ease. With over 50 years of collective team experience and visits to more than 500 colleges, Lee’s mission is simple: to lower family stress, save time and money, and find the perfect college fit for students academically, socially, and financially.

As a peer mentor on the CounselMore Executive Board, Lee contributes to shaping the future of college counseling software while mentoring professionals in the field. Her expertise has been featured in prestigious publications and podcasts, solidifying her reputation as an industry innovator.

 

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In the News

Lee’s thought leadership has been showcased in the following:

Podcast Appearances

Key Differentiators

  • Expert in crafting balanced college lists and maximizing merit aid opportunities (clients average $65,000–$100,000 in scholarships).
  • Speaks “teenager” fluently, building trust and engagement with high school students.
  • Offers a high-tech, high-touch approach, combining virtual consulting with personalized advice.

Lee’s proven strategies have not only transformed how families approach college admissions but also driven impressive results for her clients. Ready to take the stress out of the process? Take a bite out of college admissions with College Sharks!

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Adriane Donkers

With her warm and patient demeanor, Adriane is great at listening to student and parent questions and concerns. She enjoys helping students find colleges they will be happy to attend and guiding them to create college applications demonstrating their strengths. She has successfully served families with unique situations, such as applying to college as a homeschooler, transferring between colleges, and applying to college with learning differences, mental illness, and food allergies.

Adriane has a master’s degree in Psychology and a UCLA College Counseling certificate with distinction. To better serve students, Adriane is a member of three college counseling professional organizations (IECA, NACAC, PCACAC), and she regularly attends college planning webinars and information sessions.

Dave Morris

The founder of College Athletic Advisor brings experience coaching in NCAA Division I, II, and III; as well as the NAIA and the NJCAA. With over two decades of experience as an educator, coach, and consultant, Dave brings deep experience in college counseling and admissions from every side of the planning desk.

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Currently residing in Berlin on the eastern shore of Maryland, I enjoy cooking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors with my husband Matt, our two children, and our dog Hank. My passion lies in meeting new people, discovering their unique strengths, and helping them make informed decisions for their future. I look forward to partnering with you on this exciting journey!
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Austin Curwen

Austin Curwen brings over three decades of experience to Annapolis College Consulting.  A dedicated boarding school faculty member, Austin has spent time at boarding schools in California, the UK and most recently Pennsylvania.  Since 2010, Austin has managed all aspects of college counseling from being a program director, test coordinator, registrar and college counselor.  He is well versed in financial aid, athletic and arts admissions and international universities.  While Austin has guided his students to some of the most selective schools in the country, what is most satisfying to him is working with and empowering students to find their best fit.

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Cori Dykman is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Ross Business School. She worked in the computer industry for many years and has been very involved in volunteering in the public schools system including at the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. She is an educational consultant who relates exceptionally well to teens and understands adolescent and parental issues. Her warm tailored approach seem to consistently make the difference for the students she coaches. She is a professional member of IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association) which is the most prestigious organization for educational consulting, in order to keep industry standards high and stay updated on this constantly changing and nuanced process. cori@annapoliscollegeconsulitng.com.

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Marcia Cowan

Marcy Cowan has been helping college-bound students find their perfect college since 1999. Her interest in the area of educational consulting began as a volunteer opportunity at the Atlanta International School. Marcy’s two daughters were students at AIS, and word got around that Marcy interviewed applicants for Georgetown University, her undergraduate alma mater. Correctly assuming that she knew something about the college admissions process, many families asked Marcy for guidance. Over time, a large part of her clientele were international families, primarily Spanish, French and German, who did not understand the admission process or financial aid at American colleges. Demystifying the system for both U.S. and international families is highly gratifying for Marcy, who is a fluent French speaker and also well versed in European universities.

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Marcy graduated from George Washington University School of Law, and practiced federal and state regulatory law for major multinationals for over 30 years in the Washington, D.C. and Atlanta areas. She particularly enjoys helping students with their personal statements and essays, as she is a storyteller and freelance writer. She is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Her students love working with her for her warmth, caring, practicality and knowledge.

Marcy’s late husband, Keith, was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and GW law school classmate. Marcy has helped her own children find their proper places at Oxford College, Emory University, Bennington College, and Colgate University.