Michele Sweeney - Principal

Michele has been an independent college counselor for 10 years and has been intimately involved in the local community. Her focus is on liberal arts students. She is passionate about helping students achieve their potential as they reach adulthood.
  • MBA – University of San Francisco
  • BA in Psychology, minor in History – Wheaton College
  • Attended Wesleyan University as visiting student
  • IECA Professional Member
  • NACAC Professional Member
  • IECA Summer Training Institute
  • UC Irvine – Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program
 

Bruce Epstein - Principal

Bruce has been an independent college counselor for over 10 years. He has over 35 years experience in software development, IT, and startups. His focus is on STEM students and sports recruiting.
  • SB in Aeronautical Engineering – MIT (yes, MIT awards an “SB” not a “BS” because there’s no “b.s.”)
  • Attended University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) as visiting student
  • IECA Professional Member
  • NACAC Professional Member
  • MIT Educational Council (2009 – 2015)
 

Ji "JC" Chen - Founder - Harkness Education

JC is fluent in both Mandarin and English, has studied in the US, and has worked for the Associated Press. Her specialty is placing Chinese students in US boarding schools for grades 9 through 12. In partnership with First Choice, JC also places Chinese students (from both China and US high schools) in US colleges and universities.
  • MBA – Columbia University in partnership with Hong Kong University
  • BA in Literature, Social Work, and Economics; Fudan University (Shanghai)