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We’ve acquired more than three decades of expertise with over 20 years of experience working in college admissions before going on to lead a successful college placement office for an independent secondary school. Previously Darryl was Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Tufts University where he gained valuable insight into the world of highly selective college admissions. Darryl began his career at Union College (NY), his alma mater, in 1992 where he started as admissions counselor and rose to the leadership role of Associate Dean. 

Darryl has nationally recognized expertise and industry insights in every aspect of the college admission process. Throughout his career, he has been featured in several admissions publications including the NY Times best-selling book, “Who Gets in and Why.” Darryl has sat in on admissions selection for a variety of highly selective institutions, including colleges in the Ivy League and NESCAC like Dartmouth College and Middlebury College.  Darryl has also served on selection committees for prestigious scholarships at several institutions. He regularly trains junior admissions professionals and conducts presentations and workshops for organizations including The College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

Darryl is passionate about sharing his knowledge to engender the college admission process more accessible and less mysterious. He has a special interest in how the admission process is perceived from the student and parent perspective and is known for putting families at ease.