PrepNow Tutor - Alexandra F.
A highly accomplished and dedicated college consultant, Alexandra has worked in educational counseling since 2007. She is an expert in helping students from middle school through high school successfully navigate the complex landscape of college admissions, career planning, and standardized testing. Alexandra currently serves as an instructor for the Certificate in College and Career Counseling program at the University of California Extension, a role she has held since 2013. There, she designs and delivers online courses on digital tools for counseling, effective research strategies, and the use of counseling management software—experience that keeps her at the forefront of technology and best practices in the field.
As an independent consultant, Alexandra provides comprehensive guidance on every aspect of the admissions process. She researches universities, develops individualized testing timelines, assists with both college and boarding school applications, and helps students refine their essays. She also offers targeted strategies for building competitive profiles for STEM students and provides support in career exploration and standardized test planning. From 2007 to 2015, Alexandra served as a College Pathways Counselor for the San Mateo Union High School District, where she led essay workshops, managed Naviance for students and staff, and provided one-on-one college counseling. In addition to her independent practice, she has consulted for several leading educational organizations, including Informed Education Services and Zenith Prep Academy.
Alexandra holds an MA in educational counseling from the University of San Francisco, earned a Certificate in College and Career Counseling from the University of California, Berkeley Extension, and holds a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. She is an active member of the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) and the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and regularly attends national conferences to stay current on admissions trends.
With experience spanning public schools, college consulting firms, and university-level instruction, Alexandra offers families expert, informed, and compassionate guidance through every stage of the educational journey.
